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It is difficult to be hopeful when a person is still on prednisone. The following was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168212/

Discussion: The affect of beta blockers on adrenaline and cortisol levels.

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Posted: Nov 4 6:43pm

I'm another person that worked up to a starting dose of 40 mg after being diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169593/

Discussion: Normal response after 5 days on prednisone?

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Posted: Nov 7 1:07pm

I am an example of someone who needed a much higher dose than the usual to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169440/

Discussion: Normal response after 5 days on prednisone?

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Posted: Nov 7 9:43am

"With testing, PMR was declared in remission at 10." ---------------------- How was this done? There is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169026/

Discussion: Normal response after 5 days on prednisone?

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Posted: Nov 6 10:07am

Welcome @alancant, That's a good question which a lot of us have thought about. For me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169402/

Discussion: How much pain to tolerate

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Posted: Nov 7 9:00am

I have heard about everyone trying to get off prednisone. I have been on and off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169768/

Discussion: The affect of beta blockers on adrenaline and cortisol levels.

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Posted: Nov 7 7:47pm

My rheumy relied on the SED to decide that PMR was in remission. At that point...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158479/

Discussion: Covid and Flu jabs all done

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Posted: Oct 17 11:09am

"I worry that I am becoming dependent on the weed, but it really helps me with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159453/

Discussion: PMR pain management with medical cannabis

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Posted: Oct 19 10:50am

My rheumy told me the adrenal gland starts making cortisol at around 8 to 10 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159326/

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

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Posted: Oct 19 7:35am

Alternate day dosing is often tried so 2.5 mg every other day might be worth a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160554/

Discussion: PMR pain management with medical cannabis

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Posted: Oct 21 1:16pm

I’ve had RA for over 25 years and PMR for the last 3 years. Lots of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160903/

Discussion: Earthing/Grounding

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Posted: Oct 22 8:53am

Hello @johnhester I'll share my experience with getting my booster in Oct - the pharmacist at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161337/

Discussion: Need to decide to get a Covid Shot while I have PMR.

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Posted: Oct 23 7:59am

I am female, just turned 77 and a few days later was diagnosed with PMR. Apparently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125329/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Aug 17 8:35am

Hi @centralflorida, that seems a high dosage of prednisone for PMR - it's usually about 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126445/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Aug 18 11:05pm

Hi @centralflorida, I forgot to mention that when prednisone did give me insomnia, I had it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126875/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Aug 19 2:35pm

I was told 30 years ago that there are "3 possibilities" which I think are generally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126422/

Discussion: Grouped Into 3 Buckets

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Posted: Aug 18 9:05pm

Hello @sjf1024, I would like to add my welcome along with @dadcue @tuckerp and others. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134916/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed, symptom question

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Posted: Sep 2 9:29am

I had to slow my taper by alternating 3mg/2.5 mg every other day for a week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131513/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

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Posted: Aug 27 7:07am

@tapamil65 Hello and welcome to the PMR group! I agree that this forum is a wealth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131708/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

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Posted: Aug 27 11:24am

@lindaadel I encourage you to suggest a biologic to your rheumatologist. I’m on a monthly infusion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133963/

Discussion: Treating PMR with Prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine

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Posted: Aug 31 12:25pm

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