Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group | Page 7

I’m sorry to hear about the stomach problems. GI issues are really hard. My father is...

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Discussion: PMR and gastro issues?

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Posted: Mar 16, 2024

"To me the increase is a step backwards in my goal of tapering off the med."...

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Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

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Posted: Aug 1, 2024

I'm not your Dad but the same thing happened to me. I needed an endocrinologist to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136253/

Discussion: symptoms present but lab markers aren't high

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Posted: Sep 4, 2024

@kjoed53 and all... Yes, absolutely true, especially with auto-immune diseases. They have stumped the medical field...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1550444/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering: How did you do it pain free?

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Posted: Apr 14 12:47pm

I first started Actemra (tocilizumab) on January 1st, 2019. I liked the symbolism of starting a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286639/

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

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Posted: Jul 31, 2020

The doctor in the video mentions prednisone effects on the HPA axis. I'm convinced that reactivation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000302/

Discussion: PMR Taper and pain

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Posted: Jan 19, 2024

I agree it makes sense to check in with the doctor, but it’s extremely common, especially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048167/

Discussion: Anyone tapered down as directed, but increased back up on their own?

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Posted: Apr 9, 2024

My husband has just been given Actemra (injections you do at home.) We picked it up...

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Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

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Posted: Feb 29, 2024

I am new to this group discussion board and at age 74 was disagnosed in Nov....

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Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Oct 8, 2021

@staylorrn2000 It is a long story how I managed to taper off Prednisone. Considering I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501626/

Discussion: Adrenal Insufficiency and Tapering Prednisone

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Posted: Feb 9 10:49am

@kjoed53, and all... Well, my goodness! Welcome to the Prednisone tapering club. I am 79 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1548111/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering: How did you do it pain free?

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Posted: Apr 11 3:12pm

Is anybody off Kevzara? After tapering off of Prednisone, how long were you on Kevzara before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1558542/

Discussion: Any experiences with Kevzara (sarilumab)?

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Posted: Apr 24 12:02pm

You need to get a rheumatologist who will take an ultrasound scan of your hands to...

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Discussion: PMR symptoms? Still searching for answers

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Posted: Apr 27 10:07am

@pmrnew I can appreciate how confusing it gets. If the goal of taking prednisone was "no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1558738/

Discussion: Diagnosed PMR 2017, can I get off prednisone?

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Posted: Apr 24 5:11pm

@dadcue Thank you for explaining. I sometimes wonder if I’m tapering too slowly since being on...

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Discussion: Diagnosed PMR 2017, can I get off prednisone?

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Posted: Apr 27 10:14pm

I’ve been lurking in this group and trying to read from what I would feel seems...

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Discussion: Newly diagnosed and confused about the goal

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Posted: Apr 26 8:12pm

@tweetypie13 In the majority of cases prednisone should all be taken first thing in the morning...

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Discussion: Newly diagnosed and confused about the goal

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Posted: Apr 26 8:38am

@thenazareneshul I’m sorry you’re going through this. Thank you for sharing because I’m going through the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1564466/

Discussion: Effects of Prednisone on Eyes

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Posted: May 1 10:55pm

@judy15 I had PMR in both my shoulders and both my hips. It was during Covid...

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Discussion: Classic PMR symptoms but...

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Posted: May 1 8:48am

I have experienced the overwhelming fatigue while tapering. After 3 years since original PMR diagnosis, it’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1564641/

Discussion: Prednisone withdrawal and Unlikely Additional Symptoms

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Posted: May 2 8:16am