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I was diagnosed with major inflammatory arthritis in my early twenties ( I’m 74 now). I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109204/

Discussion: Changing from prednisone to NSAID’s

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Posted: Jul 21, 2024

I was diagnosed about 14 months ago and am still trying to get off prednisone. But...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106943/

Discussion: Conflict with Rheumatologist over taking Prednisone for PMR in AM/PM

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Posted: Jul 17, 2024

I had this scenario. Was diagnosed with PMR in April 2024 after tapering off Prednisone 30mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106854/

Discussion: Temporal Artery Biopsy VS a color Doppler Ultrasound for GCA diagnosis

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Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Apparently most of us have age-related arthritis that has been masked until now by our natural...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105667/

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

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Posted: Jul 14, 2024

"What a struggle it can be, but I am determined to get my weight down...my pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104777/

Discussion: PMR Weight Gain How to lose it!

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Posted: Jul 13, 2024

I had a much worse version of that at the beginning of my PMR journey. Which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103557/

Discussion: Tingling fingers part of PMR symptom?

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Posted: Jul 11, 2024

I started back to regular exercising with Tai Chi, which I studied for several years in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101034/

Discussion: MOVING AND EXERCISE WITH PMR

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Posted: Jul 7, 2024

I can certainly empathize with your thin skin issue!! I do have to be careful not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100711/

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

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Posted: Jul 7, 2024

Welcome to the forum, you are among friends. Remember that patience is a virtue with PMR,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100694/

Discussion: How do I handle the ups and downs of PMR? So many questions.

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Posted: Jul 7, 2024

I haven't seen many people who taper the way I do, but it's working well for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100510/

Discussion: Feeling Stuck at 7mg Prednisone

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Posted: Jul 6, 2024

My current experience is this: Tapered from 10 to 5 at 1 per month, then at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100468/

Discussion: Feeling Stuck at 7mg Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

Don't skip your morning dose. Just take whatever dose you took today and carry on with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099985/

Discussion: Feeling Stuck at 7mg Prednisone

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Posted: Jul 5, 2024

They ordered the biopsy and I did not have GCA. I was put on prednisone 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099650/

Discussion: A Bizarre Change in Condition

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Posted: Jul 5, 2024

Tylenol (acetaminophen) is okay to take with prednisone. It's called Panadol (paracetamol) in Australia. My doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099008/

Discussion: Very new to PMR

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Posted: Jul 4, 2024

I’ve had PMR since early April 2022. Have been under the care of a rheumatologist since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098069/

Discussion: Holistic medicine approach to PMR

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Posted: Jul 2, 2024

Google "Dead slow taper." It is a tried and true method for getting off prednisone for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097803/

Discussion: I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone

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Posted: Jul 2, 2024

I have been on Actemra for 5 years. I started with injections every 2 weeks. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096843/

Discussion: Good information to know about prednisone.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

I didn't have pain and stiffness for another autoimmune condition which had symptoms similar to PMR....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095799/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

I don't have any experience with changing but I was a DEX user. I know I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095168/

Discussion: In process of changing from dexamethasone back to prednisone any sugg?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

I am tapering my prednisone dose and am now down to 5mg . My rheumatologist wants...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094858/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

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