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My Mother has been on prednisone for 2 years and has weaned off. She is still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031563/

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

Hello @jilltownsend8, Welcome to Connect and thanks for advocating for your Mother. There have been quite...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031581/

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

Hi. I am (one of😁) the husbands CTJPMarie introduced a few weeks back. Diagnosed with PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806135/

Discussion: PMR and Hand issues

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

I just want to clarify that i’m not challenging you for the sake of it. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077715/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 30, 2024

I have tried OTC CBD cream on my hands and wrists with some good effect. Good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070101/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 18, 2024

Hello @robgone, Welcome to Connect. I've had PMR flare ups twice but it's now in remission....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081647/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced edema in their ankles and feet?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

I'm not a doctor but from what I've been told by my Rheumatologist and what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096193/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 29, 2024

Hello Back in September 2023 I was in the gym ready to do a class at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089845/

Discussion: Can PMR be induced by Exercise

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

What other symptoms have you had? Do you have psoriasis? My daughter at age 34 was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076973/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29, 2024

Thank you for your valuable info. I'm on Mounjaro these days and it has helped a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092506/

Discussion: I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

Wow. OK, well, that is a new one. Have you seen a neurologist? I have not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099189/

Discussion: A Bizarre Change in Condition

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 4, 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 don't think my hands have RA only because there isn't any swelling or joint enlargement...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077810/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 30, 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

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

I have had a terrible time with my skin too. Especially my forearms and tops of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763263/

Discussion: Skin changes with prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 20, 2022

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

Hmmmm. I am not sure what I said here that led you to think I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908804/

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

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