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Welcome @hcroom, My PMR is currently in remission. I had neuropathy for almost 20 years before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742366/

Discussion: Neuropathy in Hands

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Posted: Aug 27, 2022

I had thin skin before especially on the back of my hands and it is definitely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738808/

Discussion: PMR - Prednisone and random itching patches of skin

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Posted: Aug 18, 2022

I see my Rheumatologist every 6 weeks, and I have also been on this for 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737286/

Discussion: Is anyone else diagnosed with PMR experiencing weakness in their legs?

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Posted: Aug 14, 2022

I had COVID with mild symptoms in late December and soon after began having symptoms of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732409/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Jul 30, 2022

Theodore-I have posted this comment previously-try splitting your prednisone dosage. Half in the morning and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/713622/

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

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Posted: Jun 2, 2022

So sorry that on top of everything else, you had a bad experience with your rheumatologist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/713328/

Discussion: PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

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Posted: Jun 1, 2022

My first indication something was wrong was constant pain in my left shoulder deep inside. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712426/

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

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Posted: May 29, 2022

I also should mention that my pain is not in my joints, but in the muscles....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712219/

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

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Posted: May 28, 2022

Oh yes PMR does affect the hands! Five months into diagnosis and down to 6 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699713/

Discussion: Morning misery: Is prednisone effective 24 hrs? PMR and hands

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Posted: Apr 16, 2022

New Member I am a 70 yr. old male, I was diagnosed with PMR in Feb....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683367/

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

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Posted: Feb 22, 2022

I am new to the group, and appreciate all the posts I have read. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/679833/

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

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Posted: Feb 11, 2022

Hello Teri, thank you for your comments. I got off to an awful start just getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673493/

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

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Posted: Jan 21, 2022

I too tried it and couldn’t handle it. I also lost much of my hair. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646093/

Discussion: Has anyone tried the medication leflunomide?

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Posted: Oct 18, 2021

I am new to this group discussion board and at age 74 was disagnosed in Nov....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643352/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Oct 8, 2021

I am 76. Newly PMR diagnosed 2 weeks ago or so. Sudden onset (March 13) of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/621595/

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

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Posted: Jul 30, 2021

I was just diagnosed two weeks ago and now on 20mg Prednisone daily. I had been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/615416/

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

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Posted: Jul 9, 2021

I've experienced some pain in the hands when my PMR was active, although not as bad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/600746/

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

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Posted: May 10, 2021

MP is very rare and I started experiencing symptoms after a very bad fall on black...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322318/

Discussion: PMR at 48 yrs old

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Posted: Oct 7, 2020

Hello Eileen @dreamer38, fortunately my PMR is still in remission. Sorry to hear you've had some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102168/

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

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Posted: May 8, 2020

Hi @kathylovgren, I see that your previous post with a similar question was moved by @colleenyoung...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/299065/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), prednisone and Coronavirus COVID-19

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Posted: Mar 28, 2020

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