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Thanks for this-my doctor keeps telling me PMR does not usually affect your hands. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699793/

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

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Posted: Apr 17, 2022

Thanks for this article John. Very informative. The sleep issues just started this week. I'm trying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/675394/

Discussion: Alternative to Prednisone for Treating PMR?

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Posted: Jan 27, 2022

When my PMR was active, I experienced peripheral neuropathy in my hands, due, I believe to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/671859/

Discussion: Peripheral Neuropathy - Result of PMR or Prednisone?

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Posted: Jan 18, 2022

I also took it for awhile until my hair began to fall out in large handfuls....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646958/

Discussion: Has anyone tried the medication leflunomide?

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Posted: Oct 21, 2021

Hi zaa, A couple of days following a minor ankle injury, I had severe pain and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/613878/

Discussion: PMR and tapering -- will blood work change?

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Posted: Jul 4, 2021

I have several autoimmune problems including PMR and often experience itchy scaly knuckles and back of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/606282/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

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Posted: Jun 2, 2021

Hi Marianne - so sorry to hear you’ve had a relapse. I’m also new to this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599893/

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

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Posted: May 7, 2021

I got the first Shingrex vaccine and a flu shot simultaneously at the end of Sept....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245757/

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

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Posted: Apr 1, 2021

I'm a year late on this, but I had the same experience. I like my doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286766/

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

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Posted: Feb 9, 2021

Hello @jerseyjames, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thanks for sharing your PMR experience. It sounds a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286694/

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

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Posted: Oct 23, 2020

@johnbishop , this is my first major pain flair and I will discuss with Rheumatologist at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145038/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Jul 25, 2020

Hello @visionatsea, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I also have PMR but it is currently in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/179450/

Discussion: Prednisone, PMR, and Colds

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Posted: Apr 1, 2020

Regarding diagnostic blood tests: Does anyone know of PMR being diagnosed with 3x's normal C-reactive protein...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138011/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Jul 8, 2019

I am presently taking daily, in split dosage, 7.5mg. I am carefully monitoring myself, but have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236991/

Discussion: PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

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Posted: Feb 5, 2019

Hello @rachelp, welcome to Connect. I have had 2 occurrences of PMR. The first lasted 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225690/

Discussion: PMR or Steroid Myopathy

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Posted: Nov 10, 2018

Hi John, thanks for the articles...read both. Hopefully, the 5yr-old one will have changed somewhat!! Yes,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102127/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 2 1/2 years ago. How do I manage the extreme pain?

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Posted: Nov 7, 2018

John I had the tingling in arms ,hands At night instead of laying on a pillow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137686/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Jan 24, 2018

Lioness here I have PMR and fibro A while ago my shoulder pain,shooting pain,nerve pain down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137673/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Jan 16, 2018

I have PMR and was put on 20 mg of prednisone. I felt great at first....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137604/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Feb 25, 2017

Exercise is one of the keys to PMR. I hated doing it but once you get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137596/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 22, 2017

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