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I have been on prednisone for three years--I am sorry to say. My PMR included neck,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180113/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 12, 2019

It was not originally prescribed to take the place of ,but to assist the prednisone to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138068/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 2, 2019

Hi @kirby, Welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing your PMR journey with us. It can be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138036/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 20, 2019

Here is another Prednisone Discussion where some members are talking about tapering off prednisone. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prednisone/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/268539/

Discussion: Prednisone support group?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 14, 2019

@lindapc Hello, I’ve been reading your posts. It sounds like the hardest thing for you is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138002/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 17, 2019

@ambershe you are doing great. Like @kdmorris says everyone responds a little different to tapering off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137994/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 15, 2019

Hi @susieflamilngo -- Have you discussed the use of Leflunomide and Methotrexate along with prednisone with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180096/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26, 2019

Thank you for reply. I started at 20 ml predinone and slowly Tapered for a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180095/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26, 2019

Thank you for your post. I, too, thought PMR would go into remission in about a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137970/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 20, 2019

Hi, @barry51 I’m sorry to hear about your autoimmune disease. Sure puts a kink in getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137956/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17, 2019

I have PMR. Always had a "good" diet, mostly fruit and vegetables, organic and heirloom, very....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/108784/

Discussion: Does anyone use curcumin (Turmeric) to address autoimmune diseases?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 5, 2019

Hello @gll104, welcome to Connect. I have no medical training or background but I have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211452/

Discussion: New Diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (Husband)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 31, 2019

I was diagnosed with PMR Nov 2017 and am 52 yrs old. I started at 20mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137876/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 9, 2019

@lindapc - I have had GCA and tapered off the Prednisone in October. I did have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137869/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 8, 2019

Hello @dsteede, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for sharing your struggle with what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137867/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 8, 2019

@bgaro - Tapering off of Prednisone is certainly a problem for most of us. I guess...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/88693/

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 2, 2019

Thanks for your response/suggestions, noosat1. I know exactly how incredible it feels to have Prednisone work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102144/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 2 1/2 years ago. How do I manage the extreme pain?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 28, 2019

Hi @noosat1 and @dar9216, It's really great to hear you having success tapering down on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137842/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 25, 2019

Hello @awag, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I also have PMR but it is currently in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137831/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 17, 2019

I am new to this sight. How do I start a new thread. Maybe I just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225701/

Discussion: PMR or Steroid Myopathy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 14, 2018

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