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Both Prednisone and Actemra can cause increased cholesterol levels. I took a atorvastatin for years when...

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Discussion: Just Started Actemra

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Posted: Dec 28, 2024

I was prescribed pt before I was diagnosed. After the first week, I was much worse...

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Discussion: Physical therapy

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Posted: Dec 27, 2024

I would say that if you're not having vision problems, you're probably ok staying on your...

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Discussion: Worried about GCA

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Posted: Dec 25, 2024

I can only speak from personal experience with Actemra (tocilizumab) which was offered to me 13...

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Discussion: Starting KEVZARA: Anyone experience side effects?

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Posted: Dec 18, 2024

My uric acid level is elevated. I'm told to cut back on red meat and alcohol...

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Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

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Posted: Dec 18, 2024

I’m experiencing very similar symptoms as your description. I’m just at 10.5 mg of prednisone and...

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Discussion: Back pain

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Posted: Dec 13, 2024

Sorry ... I didn't realize you were from the UK. Someone told me the rules in...

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Discussion: Flare

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Posted: Dec 11, 2024

I also take Tylenol Arthritis. It does help, but I feel like I’m popping pills constantly!...

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Discussion: Back pain

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Posted: Dec 11, 2024

If you have intermittent flares of iritis, that generally isn't associated with PMR --- iritis is...

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Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?

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Posted: Dec 2, 2024

I have AFIb and PMR. Trying to wean down the prednisone, currently at 9mg going to...

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Discussion: Any of you with PMR also have afib and on blood thinners?

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Posted: Nov 26, 2024

One thing about PMR seems to be that everyone is different with their pain, response to...

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Discussion: Confused on what’s considered “normal”

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Posted: Nov 24, 2024

Wow! 120 is amazing! Great news for you! Well done! I haven’t been under 200 in...

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Discussion: Effect of Statins on PMR pain

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Posted: Nov 24, 2024

I initially contracted PMR with a week after my second Pfyzer vaccination. I had a very...

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Discussion: PMR Flair up From a Virus?

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Posted: Nov 21, 2024

Don't get your hopes up too much because there isn't that much that can be done...

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Discussion: I am on ACTEMRA for my giant Cell Arteritis but it seems like my PMR ?

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Posted: Nov 20, 2024

Hi @dadcue, I also find your posts very helpful and was hoping you could share more...

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Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

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Posted: Nov 19, 2024

I am a 6 year veteran. first couple of years had 2 courses of prednisone. Each...

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Discussion: Tingling fingers part of PMR symptom?

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Posted: Nov 17, 2024

I'm not Therese but I currently do Actemra infusions. I actually started out doing Actemra injections...

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Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

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Posted: Nov 17, 2024

I guess the thinking is that 5 days is not long enough to completely shut down...

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Discussion: Feelings when tapering: My journey

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Posted: Nov 13, 2024

"My recent tests showed adrenal insufficiency, after I had gone down from 5 to 4 mg....

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Discussion: PMR savvy doctors in Portland Oregon

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Posted: Nov 11, 2024

Congratulations! Many of us are still on the tapper journey. I too sat for too long...

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Discussion: Last Prednisone Pill

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Posted: Nov 9, 2024

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