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I had exercise intolerance when I was on Prednisone and more Prednisone didn't help. Prednisone saturated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344287/

Discussion: At 15 mg Pred. My Pain Tolerable. Will Exercise Cause a Setback?

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Posted: Jul 9 9:52am

Wow! I did not realize nsaids interfere with prednisone. Thanks for that. I have also been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346644/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

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Posted: 5 days ago

I haven't read through all of the comments, so please forgive me if I'm repeating any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339769/

Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.

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Posted: Jul 2 12:42pm

Had a relapse after three years off meds. Been on 10mg prednisone for a little over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329805/

Discussion: Prednisone vs No Prednisone

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Posted: Jun 18 10:33am

I agree with @jeff97 that it does seem a little to fast, especially if you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339894/

Discussion: PCP advising fast taper

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Posted: Jul 2 3:42pm

Chronic inflammation is bad but so is chronic Prednisone use. There are other ways to treat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340597/

Discussion: PCP advising fast taper

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Posted: Jul 3 4:57pm

I followed your taper plan. had a flare at 6 that sent me back to 8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338337/

Discussion: Side effects of prednisone

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Posted: Jun 30 8:44am

Thank you for sharing your journey. I was tested for adrenal insufficiency and fortunately am ok...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340991/

Discussion: kevzara and relapse

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Posted: Jul 4 11:51am

I was referred to an endocrinologist who took control of my Prednisone dose. The endocrinologist was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341080/

Discussion: kevzara and relapse

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Posted: Jul 4 1:42pm

Interesting reading these last few posts regarding GP’s, rheumatologists, and geriatric doctors. I have actually received...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341596/

Discussion: PCP advising fast taper

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Posted: Jul 5 11:43am

Chronic systemic inflammation was how my rheumatologist described everything. My electronic medical records document every correspondence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335521/

Discussion: Decreasing Prednisone

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Posted: Jun 26 10:04am

You should not be in significant pain like this. Your prednisone dose is almost certainly too...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335523/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed PMR Disease Progression

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Posted: Jun 26 10:08am

This is Helene in Georgia. I was so glad to come across this Connect! It has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334735/

Discussion: PMR and the taper

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Posted: Jun 25 8:56am

I am also interested in life after prednisone. I took my last dose in January. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334893/

Discussion: Symptoms after you stop prednisone

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Posted: Jun 25 11:31am

I've been on Kevzara for 8 weeks now (every 2 weeks). Was diagnosed with PMR on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335975/

Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?

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Posted: Jun 26 9:09pm

During first five months of my PMR/GCA journey, I followed my rheumatologist's tapering schedule. In December...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335422/

Discussion: Decreasing Prednisone

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Posted: Jun 26 8:15am

Kevzara……Lucky me, no side effects, except a minor rash where I place injection occasionally. Note: I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347144/

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

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Posted: 4 days ago

Some questions for you - how much prednisone are you taking? Are you tapering the prednisone?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349701/

Discussion: No energy - who to see?

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Posted: 1 day ago

Question about side effects of Prednisone. 63 year old male. Diagnosed in April 2025, started on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337917/

Discussion: Side effects of prednisone

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Posted: Jun 29 2:57pm

Diagnosed with giant cell arthritis and PMR in November 2023. I had eight months of prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341386/

Discussion: How do you deal with dizziness from PMR meds?

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Posted: Jul 5 7:47am

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