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My rheumatologist prescribed Methotrexate as an addition to the prednisone because of the achy sore hands...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116527/

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

Just to add to my last post, the NSAID cream, diclofenac (volatarin) is only meant for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109494/

Discussion: Heating pad or ice pack

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Posted: Jul 21, 2024

I am just over a month off of prednisone (after 3 years and two unsuccessful attempts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104300/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

I'm not suggesting that you or anyone else anyone dumps their statin, just saying that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104000/

Discussion: Resistance Training and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

This may not be for everyone but in my case it has been a life changer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102732/

Discussion: Resistance Training and PMR

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Posted: Jul 10, 2024

This was way back but yes I do! My forearms and the tops of my hands...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101154/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

Thank you so much for the well wishes and same to you. I don't take NSAIDS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100806/

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

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Posted: Jul 7, 2024

just my uneducated thought. I agree with seniormed. I took lipitor for awhile which after a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099186/

Discussion: PMR with only lower body pain?

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Posted: Jul 4, 2024

Do you continue to have pain in yr hands?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095782/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: Jun 28, 2024

How does one prepare themselves a special meal (anti-inflammatory diet) when they're in pain and can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091068/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

I tapered from 15 down to 6.5 about 6 weeks ago but then had a bad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089398/

Discussion: Kevzara Side Effects?

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Posted: Jun 18, 2024

What a great movie that is, and it makes perfect sense. Our bodies are electrical and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085879/

Discussion: Anyone try earthing/grounding for pain relief?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

Thanks. I'll add weakness in the hands to the list of questions.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079658/

Discussion: Doctors' confusion over diagnosis: Questions they should ask

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Posted: Jun 2, 2024

I was diagnosed with PMR in 2018 and was put on a regiment of prednisone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077964/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: May 30, 2024

I’m 12 years worth of familiar with RA. Pain and Swelling plus weakness in hands is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077288/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29, 2024

Your words of wisdom will be a daily reminder to me of how to help the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075842/

Discussion: "Evolution" of Seronegative RA into PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 27, 2024

Yes. My hands are getting worse. My new Dr believes I have RA not PMR.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075568/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 27, 2024

Swollen and painful bilaterally is not typical in carpal tunnel. I had PMR remit and 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068535/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 15, 2024

I’ve just been diagnosed with oesteo arthritis in knees hips hands and neck …it came up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066558/

Discussion: PMR target areas

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12, 2024

Sugar seems to be the culprit for a lot of ailments. I noticed that around this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065968/

Discussion: Sugar and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 11, 2024

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