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On a Prednisone taper (currently at 8 mg) and a Kevzara injection every other week. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317127/

Discussion: Vigorous exercise and PMR

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Posted: May 31 9:59am

Do you have GCA or PMR or both? Kevzara should allow you to get to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317318/

Discussion: PMR and the taper

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Posted: May 31 12:52pm

Ah, welcome to my club. After almost 2 years of tapering, I have been off of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325539/

Discussion: After "recovering" from PMR, still decreased strength/stamina

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Posted: Jun 12 9:25am

I have multiple conditions that cause pain. Some of my conditions are autoimmune and some aren't....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335103/

Discussion: Symptoms after you stop prednisone

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Posted: Jun 25 3:56pm

Very helpful. With my PMR back - I am now on 10 mg prednisone. Takes away...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327856/

Discussion: Prednisone vs No Prednisone

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Posted: Jun 15 3:15pm

@groksvaag, I think you are correct but I have no medical experience other than having PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327766/

Discussion: Weight based prednisone dosing

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Posted: Jun 15 1:03pm

You might want to give methotrexate a try. It is standard practice to try methotrexate when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094128/

Discussion: Tapering Pains Body Response or PMR?

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Posted: Jun 25, 2024

I was diagnosed with PMR, and then 3 months later, I was diagnosed with RA. Pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329611/

Discussion: Rheumatologist has now diagnosed me with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Posted: Jun 18 7:02am

I had an identical experience. Diagnosed with PMR in January 2024, and had only a minimal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329706/

Discussion: Rheumatologist has now diagnosed me with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Posted: Jun 18 8:59am

"My Doc said I need to tough it out and feel’s that after withdrawal, Actemra will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331915/

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

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Posted: Jun 21 10:36am

Hey @boo3 Sorry to hear you went from tapering down to 2 then back up to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331797/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 21 8:58am

My history is very similar. PMR started about 10 months ago with extreme pain. 40 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332649/

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

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Posted: Jun 22 11:02am

I had surgery to repair hernia while on prednisone. At the time of the surgery I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332497/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery while still on prednisone?

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Posted: Jun 22 8:49am

Hello Helene @kathren, Welcome to Connect. Thank you for sharing your experience! There are a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334887/

Discussion: PMR and the taper

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Posted: Jun 25 11:24am

It was the terminology used in the GiACTA study that led to the FDA approval of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334569/

Discussion: Temporal Arteritis

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Posted: Jun 24 10:06pm

You're really lucky to get down to 15 mg per day of prednisone so quickly. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333312/

Discussion: Temporal Arteritis

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Posted: Jun 23 9:06am

This pred tapering info tempts me to self taper rather than wait for my rheumatologist. I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335061/

Discussion: Temporal Arteritis

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Posted: Jun 25 2:37pm

I’m curious as to how you were able to stop Prednisone after 12 years. My rheumatologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335287/

Discussion: Long term Statin use and PMR

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Posted: Jun 25 10:04pm

"I wish he had touched on the severe fatigue and weakness that accompanies PMR as it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112332/

Discussion: History of PMR -- Interesting video presentation from past to present.

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Posted: Jul 26, 2024

I did the fairly traditional PMR taper off Prednisone from 15mg in Dec 2023 until stopping...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317756/

Discussion: PMR relapse symptoms

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Posted: Jun 1 8:35am

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