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I’m trying an anti inflammatory diet too but in moderation. I haven’t had any drinks (wine)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189960/

Discussion: Anti-inflammatory diet and supplements for PMR

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Posted: Dec 13, 2024

I'm sorry that you were diagnosed with PMR. I can't add anything to what others have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215421/

Discussion: Feeling defeated

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Posted: Jan 18 8:04am

I'm so glad that kevzara is working for you. I have been on it for 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122413/

Discussion: Does Kevzara put PMR in to remission?

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Posted: Aug 12, 2024

@nyxygirl Thank-you for the article about the debate doctors are having. I was good to read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012549/

Discussion: ACR Convergence 2023 Nov -Program abstracts are available for view

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Posted: Feb 9, 2024

@lindaadel I encourage you to suggest a biologic to your rheumatologist. I’m on a monthly infusion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133963/

Discussion: Treating PMR with Prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine

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Posted: Aug 31, 2024

Both videos come from a rheumatologist's perspective and are based on the medical "guidelines" for treating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270600/

Discussion: How to Slowly and Safely Taper Off Prednisone but ... no set rules.

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Posted: Mar 31 5:42am

I was never pain free before PMR was diagnosed. I didn't expect to be pain free...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274895/

Discussion: PMR and prednisone

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Posted: Apr 5 12:44pm

For many autoimmune conditions, prednisone is used initially as a "bridge" to treatment with a biologic....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277100/

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

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Posted: Apr 8 11:05am

One additional thing ... the endocrinolgist monitored my cortisol level while I was on 3 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277794/

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

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Posted: Apr 9 10:44am

My rheumy wants me off prednisone (me too) so has prescribed tapering from 10mg, 1mg every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277940/

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

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Posted: Apr 9 1:28pm

Welcome @euchrema20, You are not alone with the fatigue. It was with me often when my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233009/

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

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Posted: Feb 9 12:30pm

Dropping 2.5 mg from 10 mg of prednisone sounds kind of risky to me. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233593/

Discussion: PMR and Sciatica with Back Pain

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Posted: Feb 10 9:56am

Just wondering how long you have actually been on the prednisone and what was your starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231955/

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

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Posted: Feb 8 4:23am

Little so hope you get this. Were you able to get off the prednisone? I self...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234747/

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Feb 11 6:41pm

I had to remain on 3 mg for about 6 months. My 8 a.m. cortisol level...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234350/

Discussion: If you have tapering problems below 5 mg this might explain why.

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Posted: Feb 11 10:24am

I am learning so much from this blog. I will be starting my 4th month on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235194/

Discussion: If you have tapering problems below 5 mg this might explain why.

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Posted: Feb 12 10:49am

I started on Kevzara the first week of January and it has been a game changer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230581/

Discussion: Kevzara

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Posted: Feb 6 9:16am

Hi, Was prescribed 60 mg of Prednisone initially after the diagnosis of GCA and PMR was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234651/

Discussion: After a flare up recently my voice seems to have become veryelsyon

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Posted: Feb 11 3:57pm

Cortisol is what the adrenals produce. The glucocorticoid that is nearly identical to cortisol is hydrocortisone;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226920/

Discussion: If you have tapering problems below 5 mg this might explain why.

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Posted: Feb 1 11:25am

"I think that was wise advice since tapering is counter productive when you are in active...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236087/

Discussion: Kevzara

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Posted: Feb 13 1:31pm

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