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I just tapered my prednisone dose from 9 mg to 8.5 mg. Previously, when I tapered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780022/

Discussion: Tapering

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 2, 2022

I finally realized that I had other health issues that were not from PMR. I finally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778635/

Discussion: Weight, dosage, activity and what happened to my lungs?

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Posted: Nov 29, 2022

I am 55 was diagnosed at beginning of November 2022 - started at 15mg prednisone had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791051/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 1, 2023

Thanks so much for this information. I have been treated for PMR for five years. Tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790777/

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

I am newly diagnosed with PMR. Right now I am on prednisone 15 mg daily until...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790242/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 29, 2022

Hi Ferse, Wished I had an answer for you. From my experience, I had more trouble...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786640/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 19, 2022

IL-6 regulation is an interesting topic. I take a biologic called Actemra which is an IL-6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786606/

Discussion: PMR - How will I know I am in remission?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 19, 2022

What happened to me was that prednisone was started initially to "manage my symptoms." Unfortunately, prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830920/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

Some people get Actemra (tocilizumab) approved for PMR but I don't think Actemra is approved if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829368/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 21, 2023

What’s your experience? Do your physicians approach prednisolone triggered elevated cholesterol with diet & exercise OR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829305/

Discussion: Prednisone and cholesterol levels

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

The following link explains what a biologic is. https://www.verywellhealth.com/biologics-or-biological-agents-2615117?utm_campaign=15823081431-9b73ed45334a76&utm_source=googleawpaid&utm Biologics are being used more and more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788809/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Dec 25, 2022

I’ve definitely had more pain as I have tapered my prednisone dose but my first month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788450/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

Hello @npostusa, Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear your vaccine started your PMR symptoms. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781071/

Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

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Posted: Dec 5, 2022

As we all know, one person's experience is just that. So the following is just for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780898/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 4, 2022

Have you looked into treatment with Actemra (Tocilizumab)? It has been shown to be pretty effective...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841279/

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Hang in there. It’s a wild ride for sure. Connecting with an MD who asked more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678229/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Feb 6, 2022

I came down with PMR December 2021. My CRP marker was 58. Primary gave me Methylprednisolone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677881/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 5, 2022

My temporal artery biopsy was positive and I had high inflammation, sed rate and CRP. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/676936/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 1, 2022

John and the other mentors were a great help during my 20 months going through the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/676334/

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

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Posted: Jan 30, 2022

Welcome @deniseinca, My PMR is currently in remission but I've had similar experiences as you describe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/675948/

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 29, 2022

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