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I've been injecting Actemra weekly for almost 10 months, and I also take prednisone. I have...

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Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12 3:33pm

X-Rays have shown I have cppd arthropathy in my hands and knee. Calcium pyrophosphate crystals. Another...

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Discussion: Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis and Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 16 8:15am

I just started prednisone and am fine now. I am going to start to taper and...

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Discussion: Falling or Tripping

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Posted: May 17 2:55pm

I was on steroids for 6 months. Some light sensitivity to my skin while on steroids....

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Discussion: Does skin recover after prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

age 71. I have tapered down from 20 mg to .5 mg and should be completely...

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Discussion: Creatine supplements

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Posted: May 17 9:16am

Actually the treatments for PMR and GCA are not the same. The biologic drug Actemra is...

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Discussion: Has anyone had their voice affected by Pmr? I have read that it is.

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Posted: May 19 3:08pm

The pain started in June of 2024, I was not diagnosed until November 2024 and my...

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Discussion: Fast Prednisone taper?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 20 6:21am

PMR might not be organ or life threatening, but I know from personal experience it's a...

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 12 6:44am

Speaking of the annoying side effects of prednisone, the most annoying side effect to me is...

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 12 6:55am

"I have read that it can take up to 6-12 months for the adrenal glands to...

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Discussion: Titration down in steroids

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 7 5:24pm

Yes, I have a full thickness tear of the gluteus medius tendon and a partial thickness...

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Discussion: PMR/prednisone/rotator cuff tear

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 25 11:43am

"The pace you've reduced successfully in the past will tell you how to do it this...

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 28 7:00am

Hi Debbie @debbiebas216, When I woke up with a pain level above 2 on my scale...

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Discussion: PMR and pain levels

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 7 2:12pm

Hi @debbiebas216, I totally understand your desire to get off of Prednisone as quickly as possible....

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Discussion: PMR and pain levels

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Posted: Mar 8 8:51am

I just checked online, and my search indicated that only Actemra is approved for GCA, while...

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Discussion: Low iron levels and PMR

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Posted: Mar 12 2:52pm

Hi @eby, Good experience tapering off of prednisone is probably not the way most of us...

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Discussion: Working with PMR

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Posted: Mar 13 7:26am

Anytime you can wean yourself off Prednisone is a good experience. The process of tapering off...

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Discussion: Working with PMR

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Posted: Mar 13 8:12am

I was diagnosed with PMR in November, 2023. On prednisone 20 mg until December, 2024 (tried...

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Discussion: PMR onset under 55?

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Posted: Feb 24 9:54am

I went through a period of time where I was straining muscles in my legs very...

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Discussion: Biceps tendon tear as a symptom of PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 25 11:19am

Welcome @rubonimo, Without a specific diagnosis I'm not sure anyone can answer your questions. Hopefully someone...

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Discussion: Symptoms after you stop prednisone

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Posted: Feb 24 11:43am

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