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Oral prednisone was discontinued 6 days ago, and he was given a one-time injection. He is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321413/

Discussion: PMR and herbs, dietary supplements

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 8, 2020

Hello @txluvbug2003, Welcome to Connect. According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders, the lower arms,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138149/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 1, 2020

Hi Alan @alanbruce, I haven't seen any PMR specific information for COVID-19. Mayo Clinic has a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/299061/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), prednisone and Coronavirus COVID-19

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 21, 2020

@dadcue and @johnbishop Hi Mike and John. I am in a point of trepidation and would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435468/

Discussion: Prednisone love/hate support group

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 10, 2025

Hello @jackiepmr, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @mark2471 and others....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435252/

Discussion: PMR and fingers swollen and painful

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 10, 2025

@jabrown0407 I've been struggling with severe pain, high pain level comes in spurts and I call...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1432177/

Discussion: Feel abandoned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 6, 2025

Same dose as you. I always wake up around 3-4 am and I have pain in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1418392/

Discussion: OTC pain relief while on Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 18, 2025

Welcome to my living hell, esp. since I have been on an ascending ladder of sulfaSALAzine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1415621/

Discussion: Continuing mental fog

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 14, 2025

Are you on prednisone for PMR? The reason I ask is the area’s of pain you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1395112/

Discussion: Reducing Pednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

I too had same experience. Woke up one morning in November of ‘24 with excruciating pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370994/

Discussion: Bilateral Muscle Pain in Arms, Legs, Neck and Shoulders

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15, 2025

Ahh so it’s prednisone that is killing my skin!! Yikes my hands & forearms have spots...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357357/

Discussion: small red blotches on skin

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 27, 2025

Have to agree with checking with your doctor regarding taking OTC pain relievers. But in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343201/

Discussion: Any luck using Tylenol and ibuprofen for joint pain?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 7, 2025

Thank you for the concern and advice. I did have the same info and fears regarding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337828/

Discussion: Any luck using Tylenol and ibuprofen for joint pain?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 29, 2025

@boo3 I have the pain in my hands and shoulders, every day is different… always painful…..diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332445/

Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 22, 2025

chpfireball… same here. As I posted in another string I was actually able to get down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332288/

Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 21, 2025

I am 61. I was diagnosed with PMR ar 59 and was put on 15mg prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314318/

Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 27, 2025

It started in painful hands then moved into legas and hips. I was in a wheelchair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308544/

Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 20, 2025

X-Rays have shown I have cppd arthropathy in my hands and knee. Calcium pyrophosphate crystals. Another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305225/

Discussion: Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis and Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 16, 2025

I've been off Prednisone for about 3 years now, but occasionally I feel pain in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294807/

Discussion: PMR pain and numbness

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 2, 2025

I'm symptom free right now... Taking 1000 mg Mycophenolate Mofetil and 15 mg prednisolone down from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289576/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 25, 2025

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