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I think the primary indicator is how I feel. Started at 15mg of prednisone 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208072/

Discussion: Comprehensive Overview Of PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 10 7:15am

I too was suffering from hip pain. Went for xrays Ortho told me I have know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218882/

Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?

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Posted: Jan 22 10:21am

When my PMR was active, the neurological symptoms in my arms and hands were one of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693436/

Discussion: Anyone else have strange neurological symptoms with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

I had swollen hands before my PMR was treated with prednisone. At that time I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206732/

Discussion: Hand pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 8 11:00am

Yes Vellen, if I'd gone with the slow taper schedule handed to me at the start,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909278/

Discussion: The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?

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Posted: Aug 7, 2023

Interesting. I was diagnosed with PMR in April 2015. My symptoms started in the fall of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896423/

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

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Posted: Jul 15, 2023

completely support you in May 2022 I was started on 20mg prednisone GP said I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194907/

Discussion: Do not want to take steroids.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 21, 2024

This condition is so odd! For three years I had excruciating pain in my feet and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185972/

Discussion: Flare

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Posted: Dec 7, 2024

Saw the rheumatologist yesterday, and while she's not ruling out PMR entirely, she wants to explore...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184108/

Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

Thank you for the suggestion. I had read it before. I am pretty sure I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180571/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

I had this after about 6 years on Prednisone for PMR. I thought it was because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177867/

Discussion: Tingling fingers part of PMR symptom?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

I'm at 14 months, down to 2.5mg Pred, 200mg Plaquinil my CRP has been around 7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175617/

Discussion: Length of PMR condition

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 18, 2024

Sounds like you're in good hands with that naturopath...The one I chose had listed autoimmune as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164147/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with Low Dose Naltrexone instead of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

About a week after the sudden onset of PMR with debilitating pain in my shoulders, elbows,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161256/

Discussion: Pain - at back of knees?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

I wouldn’t say my doctor wouldn’t listen, she just didn’t know. She was young and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155813/

Discussion: PMR Diagnosis - Doctor not listening?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 12, 2024

My situation is one year into PMR treatment, having tapered from 30 to 2.5, decreasing 0.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155726/

Discussion: Pain ever goes away on its own?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 12, 2024

I take extra strength Tylenol as needed. It's 500 mg. I only take 1 capsule. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148883/

Discussion: Tylenol eight hour arthritis pills for joint pain?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 28, 2024

I wonder how long you have been on the Prednisone. I began with 20 mg of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126690/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

Welcome @chrisgh, My PMR is currently in remission but I've had on and off struggles with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105232/

Discussion: Tingling fingers part of PMR symptom?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

I have not had red eyes related to taking prednisone but the drug affects the body...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100773/

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

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