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I sympathize. Even on Prednisone, I have my good days and bad days. Never know which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115831/

Discussion: Progression and Regression?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 1 9:46am

Agreeing with assessments by tuckerp and DadCue. If your ESR and CRP are in the normal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115716/

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

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Posted: Aug 1 7:54am

"None of these drugs work on helping to restart your cortisol." I mostly agree with this....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116415/

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 2 10:22am

I'm so glad that kevzara is working for you. I have been on it for 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122413/

Discussion: Does Kevzara put PMR in to remission?

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Posted: Aug 12 4:48pm

@jabrown0407 suggestions have merit. I took Prednisone for more than 12 years. My primary diagnosis was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122681/

Discussion: Has anyone tried stem cell therapy

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Posted: Aug 13 9:02am

Perseverance isn't the word that describes it. I took prednisone because I didn't know what else...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123010/

Discussion: Flareups, Prednisone, Tapering

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Posted: Aug 13 2:58pm

In retrospect, I should have tried harder to taper off Prednisone sooner. I tried to taper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122952/

Discussion: Flareups, Prednisone, Tapering

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Posted: Aug 13 1:30pm

Prednisone myalgia is more about how muscles shrink or atrophy when someone is on Prednisone. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120065/

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara back to Prednisone. ( Hope not )

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Posted: Aug 8 11:25am

I was treated for Lyme a month ago and then treated for PMR. The prednisone had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121048/

Discussion: Lyme Disease and PMR

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Posted: Aug 10 9:21am

I just started my first taper from 15mg Prednisone to 12.5 a week ago. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120561/

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara back to Prednisone. ( Hope not )

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 9 9:29am

Hi. It’s so nice to hear a more positive story! If your symptoms just started in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882864/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Jun 22, 2023

The following link spells it out. However, there is considerable controversy about what the "best way"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022518/

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 25 3:42pm

Ditto on the skin sensitivity....I have found that stopping my nighttime dose of ibuprofen and continued...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763284/

Discussion: Skin changes with prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 20, 2022

I was on prednisone for almost two years starting at 15 Mg but quickly learned my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111907/

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 25 10:13pm

I have had PMR for 1 year. I started on 20 mg of prednisone and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731285/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

My rheumy is upset that I'm not below 10 mg by now and brought up "steroid-sparing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730493/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

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Posted: Jul 25, 2022

I have been on Actemra for 7 weeks. I started Actemra with an accompanying dose of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728244/

Discussion: Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 18, 2022

PMR can be frustrating. I don't think anyone likes taking the prednisone but if you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728036/

Discussion: Extended release oxycodone-long-term use?

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Posted: Jul 18, 2022

Welcome @olliviv, It sounds like you already have a head start and a great mindset for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723896/

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

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Posted: Jul 5, 2022

I would suggest talking to your doctor about increasing the prednisone. 2 mg is quite a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722811/

Discussion: Questioning my diagnosis of PMR

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Posted: Jul 1, 2022

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