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My husband had to go to 24mg of methyl prednisolone (stronger form of prednisone) before he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733263/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 1, 2022

Hello @flymetothemoon, Welcome to Connect. I saw in your first post that you have been dealing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732642/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Jul 31, 2022

@macferse I'm wondering what dosage you are on. I think it does get better as you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732169/

Discussion: Timing of tapering in relation to easing of side effects

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Posted: Jul 29, 2022

My husband has his first total knee replacement next week. He is currently taking 2 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735518/

Discussion: Extended release oxycodone-long-term use?

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Posted: Aug 9, 2022

Welcome @elizabethjoan, It can be confusing trying to treat your PMR symptoms. You will notice that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735458/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 8, 2022

@keetaboy I was pain free when I started at 15 mgs., but some people require 25...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756182/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 2, 2022

Is "inflammatory arthritis" the same as "rheumatoid arthritis"? I'm pretty sure there were blood tests for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834654/

Discussion: How hard is it to get on Actemra (Tocilizumab) with PMR?

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Posted: Mar 30, 2023

Hello sbhr, I was diagnosed with PMR 18 months ago and have tapered down to 2mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831764/

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

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Posted: Mar 25, 2023

I have been dealing with PMR for 2 1/2 years. Tapered off Prednisone and got a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767199/

Discussion: Experience with Methotrexate?

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Posted: Oct 30, 2022

Hello @mbbs, Welcome to Connect. I see that @linda7 has shared her thoughts and experience with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765421/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Oct 25, 2022

This seems like a high initial dose and a very fast taper to me. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765352/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

Hi @marieameehan, I started taking prednisone mid-May of 2021 for PMR and GCA, 40 mg. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765001/

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

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Posted: Oct 24, 2022

I feel your pain literally. I am off Prednisone after 3 years. I'm going to see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759020/

Discussion: Increasing unrelenting pain - PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 9, 2022

In my last flare up I had swollen & painful hands. My markers were sky high....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771686/

Discussion: Experience with Methotrexate?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 10, 2022

I think I have a very unusual presentation of PMR and have often wondered if I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771157/

Discussion: Do I really have PMR?

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Posted: Nov 9, 2022

I also had a similar situation to yours. My PMR started before vaccine, however, there is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770603/

Discussion: Two weeks in, frightened by meds, PMR and COVID Booster Shot

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Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Hello @t619, Welcome to Connect. Before I was actually diagnosed with PMR and was having severe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762879/

Discussion: Cramping/ spasms while standing

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

My PMR (Sept 2019) began in my hands and wrists, then shoulders and neck. My physician...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761604/

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

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Posted: Oct 15, 2022

Hello @chickpea44, Welcome to Connect. It's great to hear your PMR is under control and methotrexate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772312/

Discussion: Experience with Methotrexate?

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Posted: Nov 12, 2022

I can't believe I found this group, thank you all for your openness and compassion to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761148/

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

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Posted: Oct 14, 2022

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