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Layla, thank you for sharing your experience. As tough as it is to hear, it pales...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327745/

Discussion: Is it safe to get the Corona Virus (COVID-19) vaccine with PMR?

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Posted: Jan 16, 2021

Yes, me too. I am a year and a half in, I tapered to 0 a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642731/

Discussion: Buttock/tailbone pain, sitting or lying down - symptom of PMR?

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Posted: Oct 6, 2021

After first experiencing PMR in January and tapering down on Prednisone to none just recently I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644717/

Discussion: Scaphoid joint (thumb) pain and stiffness with PMR

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Posted: Oct 14, 2021

I had Covid in August 2020 and the first Pfizer dose February 2 and right after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644243/

Discussion: COVID Booster, Prednisone and PMR

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Posted: Oct 12, 2021

For my stiffness to go away takes about 5 to 6 hrs so if I want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646391/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

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Posted: Oct 19, 2021

I was seeing a doctor at the VA that refused to use prednisone or medrol due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/660605/

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

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Posted: Dec 8, 2021

This group has helped me just that I'm not alone. My PMR started in spring of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/660271/

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

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Posted: Dec 7, 2021

Hi @ayjaydee, Have you talked to your rheumatologist about tapering off? Each person is different but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138101/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Mar 12, 2020

Hi@suemck, I was diagnosed in July 2018 and have been trying to taper down for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138092/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Feb 17, 2020

Hi @suemck, Welcome to Connect. I had trouble tapering off of prednisone for both occurrences I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138091/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Feb 17, 2020

@calicojoy did your doctor mention anything about trying to taper off of prednisone after awhile? Just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286582/

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

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Posted: Feb 13, 2020

Hello @carina, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for sharing your experience with PMR. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102142/

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

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Posted: Feb 28, 2019

That sounds like a great routine and I'm sure it helps a lot. I have split...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/206278/

Discussion: Long term Polymyalgia Rheumatica

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Posted: Jun 25, 2018

Thank you John. I'm currently researching the benefits of taking CoQ10 to help reduce the symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150886/

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

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Posted: May 5, 2017

Hi, @epvb, I'd like to add my welcome to Teresa's, @hopeful33250. Here is some information from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/144983/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 27, 2017

Hello @barbararene, The first time my PMR came out it took me 3 years to taper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169630/

Discussion: New to PMR and worried about Prednisone

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Posted: Sep 28, 2017

Hello @obetv, welcome to Connect. I also have PMR which is currently in remission. I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225695/

Discussion: PMR or Steroid Myopathy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 13, 2018

A quick summary of my experience with PMR : I was diagnosed 1and 1/2 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225694/

Discussion: PMR or Steroid Myopathy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 13, 2018

@dar9216 - from Tinkerbell - I have GCA and just finished my taper all the way...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137784/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Oct 21, 2018

Hi @dar9216, welcome to Connect. I have PMR but not Giant Cell Arteritis although the doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137778/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 21, 2018

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