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You should be very careful at 4mg. That's an equivalent of close to 24mg of Prednisone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078342/

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: May 31, 2024

I hated being on prednisone. Tapered of about six weeks ago, went thru horrible pain trying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077707/

Discussion: Prednisone for over a year along with Kevzara for last 5 months

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Posted: May 30, 2024

I think you may want to consider tapering more slowly. My dad was at the exact...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077482/

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: May 29, 2024

I had pain in my hands and feet. I go to a fairly busy family Dr....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077155/

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

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Posted: May 29, 2024

I wrote to my rheumatologist about taking a water pill. She totally ignored the question but...

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Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: May 29, 2024

"Methotrexate is given as an adjunct drug to disease modifying biologics because it has a multiplier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076365/

Discussion: "Evolution" of Seronegative RA into PMR

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Posted: May 28, 2024

Thanks! I am taking prednisone now as i have been for almost 18 months. All was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072490/

Discussion: PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

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Posted: May 21, 2024

I was never sold the idea that I would be "pain free." I was told the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072037/

Discussion: PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

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Posted: May 21, 2024

I just wish to add my thoughts about the rule that it's always something. In my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070587/

Discussion: Prednisone for over a year along with Kevzara for last 5 months

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Posted: May 18, 2024

I was diagnosed 2 years ago and struggle with prednisone taper generally experience nausea fatigue headaches...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070523/

Discussion: PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

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Posted: May 18, 2024

My rheumy told me at the outset that I would be having some pains during the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070098/

Discussion: PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

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Posted: May 18, 2024

Hello @marielynn -I'm just curious - how was the opportunity to go on Kevzara described to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069756/

Discussion: Prednisone for over a year along with Kevzara for last 5 months

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Posted: May 17, 2024

You and @pb50 have RA in common. I was diagnosed with seronegative inflammatory arthritis at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069330/

Discussion: Prednisone for over a year along with Kevzara for last 5 months

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Posted: May 16, 2024

Hello @fishnfever, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear you are struggling with PMR. I know from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068534/

Discussion: Kevzara and prednisone for almost a year-

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Posted: May 15, 2024

I just reread your question. Simple answer ... yes my inflammation markers (CRP and ESR) were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067265/

Discussion: 2 year struggle to get off prednisone still hard to get from 3 to 2mg

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Posted: May 13, 2024

My rhematologist had no problem with how I tapered my prednisone dose down. She gave me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066676/

Discussion: Has anyone "self-tapered" (increase or decrease prednisone)

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Posted: May 12, 2024

I was able to get off Prednisone after Actemra was tried. I hope it also works...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066634/

Discussion: PMR target areas

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Posted: May 12, 2024

I used Dexamethasone. Medicare drug plan did cover. I am not sure if its similar to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066617/

Discussion: 2 year struggle to get off prednisone still hard to get from 3 to 2mg

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Posted: May 12, 2024

My Mayo rheumatologist told me I needed to "listen" to my body when tapering my prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065878/

Discussion: Has anyone "self-tapered" (increase or decrease prednisone)

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Posted: May 11, 2024

The being stuck is the dependency on the steroid. Your body has to start making its...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065274/

Discussion: New PMR patient, wondering if mornings will become pain free someday

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Posted: May 10, 2024

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