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I'm currently on 55 mg. of Pred for what was suspected GCA and having a really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821008/

Discussion: Timing of taking prednisone

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Posted: Mar 5, 2023

I've had all of my covid shots, boosters. I've tested positive for covid twice, in '21...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815855/

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

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Posted: Feb 23, 2023

My story is similar to yours. However, my rheumatologist diagnosed me with PMR and I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815537/

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

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Posted: Feb 22, 2023

Hello John, and thank you. Thank you for your suggestions as well. I can't tell you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802954/

Discussion: PMR and Hand issues

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Posted: Jan 28, 2023

The most notable indicator of PMR is the fact that basically you wake up one day,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798792/

Discussion: Does anyone take Turmeric/Curcumin to help with PMR?

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Posted: Jan 19, 2023

Hi @johnbishop, thank you for welcoming me to Connect. Yes my Rheumatologist tried to give me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788819/

Discussion: Can the pain of PMR be aggravated from a stomach virus?

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Posted: Dec 25, 2022

Thanks for responding. I am so sorry you are experiencing neuropathy. It is so hard to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774689/

Discussion: Has anyone tried the medication leflunomide?

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Posted: Nov 18, 2022

I am 7 months into this PMR journey and am on prednisone and hydroxychloroquine. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769671/

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

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Posted: Nov 5, 2022

When I was first diagnosed with PMR my hands swelled to the point where I wasn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/758849/

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

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Posted: Oct 8, 2022

I have tried Actemra via injection the results were impressive for pain reduction however I previously...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751352/

Discussion: What's a good anti inflamation drug (not prednisone) for PMR?

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Posted: Sep 19, 2022

Does anyone feel just awful on prednisone? I have new PMR diagnosis, with 20 mg and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750402/

Discussion: Anyone with PMR have experience with 4th COVID vax jab?

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Posted: Sep 16, 2022

When my hands get swollen I use my paraffin moist heat "hot wax" 3 or 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749256/

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

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Posted: Sep 14, 2022

Theref...hi. I have had a hard time underdstanding my pain and wondered if.it was PMR or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745736/

Discussion: PMR: Pain moving around your body

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Posted: Sep 5, 2022

Thank you John. When I am reminded of the specific symptoms of PMR it does fit....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745183/

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

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Posted: Sep 3, 2022

Welcome Michael @michaelpmr, It can be a struggle pulling up the zipper on pants when your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742597/

Discussion: Neuropathy in Hands

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Posted: Aug 28, 2022

Welcome, polykendancer- this is the place for ideas and encouragement. I was a lab tech for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739585/

Discussion: PMR and Sciatica with Back Pain

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Posted: Aug 20, 2022

Hi. I only keep track in my head, since I see my Rheumatologist every 6 weeks....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732658/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Jul 31, 2022

Your doctor is wrong I am sorry to say. It can affect the hands and feet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732622/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Jul 31, 2022

I had terrible pain in my hands from PMR. I also have GCA. When I started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700178/

Discussion: Morning misery: Is prednisone effective 24 hrs? PMR and hands

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Posted: Apr 18, 2022

As a “rookie” to PMR I very much appreciate all your shared experiences. It strikes me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699939/

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

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Posted: Apr 17, 2022

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