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"Have PMR one year. On pregnesone taper. Dr suggested PT.” That seems unusual. What made the...
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I was diagnosed in 2023, took 10mg prednisone for a few months (3 weeks before complete...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1448244/
I have been on Actemra for almost 7 years. In comparison to my prior 12 years...
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I was on day 3 of 15mg of Prednisone and my left shoulder was still painful...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1444659/
An update on my Actemra journey. I started monthly infusions in Jan 2025, at 360 mg....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442512/
@petermccarville "Many who have PMR do not have a long term case and are not searching...
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15mg Prednisone eliminated all my symptoms within hours with the exception of my left shoulder joint,...
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@rnm, You sound like you are doing well with your tapering off of prednisone. You do...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1441585/
@brightwood It isn't too surprising that doctors aren't familiar with this tapering method. There isn't any...
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@dadcue Mike, what is considered a relapse? When I had my first flareup, I could barely...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1438177/
@nancy334 The cortisol issue when we try to taper off Prednisone is rarely mentioned by rheumatologists...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437933/
That is a big difference. From reading reports from different people in this forum I have...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435643/
I had been on blood thinner for two months ( post heart ablation procedure for afib)...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1430973/
Dr Megan ... the Prednisone Pharmacist made an informative video about the problem with pain returning...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1429212/
I was diagnosed in May 2025 by GP and rheumatologist. Pain started in the prior fall....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1427658/
I don't know what would be the best. When I started Actemra, I hit a plateau...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420430/
@woodswoman My miracle medication was Actemra (tocilizumab) although it isn't OTC. I had multiple conditions for...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1419109/
@mtlin Yes, my Primary Care doc finally gave me the 6-day Prednisone "Taper-Pak," but only after...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1418898/
I think the one you are thinking about may be in the following discussion: -- Any...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1413210/
It may cause a flare if you stop suddenly. Best to taper long term prednisone slowly...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1411428/
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