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I have multiple conditions that cause pain. Some of my conditions are autoimmune and some aren't....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335103/

Discussion: Symptoms after you stop prednisone

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Posted: Jun 25 3:56pm

I had been taking Lipitor until my CK levels started to rise so my PCP took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335536/

Discussion: Long term Statin use and PMR

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Posted: Jun 26 10:20am

My eGFR is consistently in the 60-70 range so listed as Stage 2 Chronic Kidney Disease....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336868/

Discussion: Kidney function with PMR, prednisone, actemra?

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Posted: Jun 28 8:04am

First go-round w PMR/GCA my doctor put me on 80 mg of omeprazole to protect my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346813/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

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Posted: 4 days ago

Susan, I'm 71, and I've been taking weekly Actemra injections for almost a year. I haven't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345215/

Discussion: Any experience with Actemra - for my mom who is 90 years old

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Posted: Jul 10 1:05pm

I was diagnosed with PMR/GCA at age 64. My inflammation scores were extraordinarily high, even for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348381/

Discussion: Any experience with Actemra - for my mom who is 90 years old

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Posted: 2 days ago

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Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 16 days ago.

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Posted: 2 days ago

I was diagnosed with PMR, and then 3 months later, I was diagnosed with RA. Pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329611/

Discussion: Rheumatologist has now diagnosed me with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Posted: Jun 18 7:02am

I had an identical experience. Diagnosed with PMR in January 2024, and had only a minimal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329706/

Discussion: Rheumatologist has now diagnosed me with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Posted: Jun 18 8:59am

Congratulations for tapering off Prednisone. I hope you can stay off Prednisone. I was on Prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331305/

Discussion: Kevzara Experiences

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Posted: Jun 20 12:11pm

"My Doc said I need to tough it out and feel’s that after withdrawal, Actemra will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331915/

Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.

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Posted: Jun 21 10:36am

Hey @boo3 Sorry to hear you went from tapering down to 2 then back up to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331797/

Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.

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Posted: Jun 21 8:58am

My history is very similar. PMR started about 10 months ago with extreme pain. 40 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332649/

Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.

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Posted: Jun 22 11:02am

I had surgery to repair hernia while on prednisone. At the time of the surgery I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332497/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery while still on prednisone?

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Posted: Jun 22 8:49am

Hello Helene @kathren, Welcome to Connect. Thank you for sharing your experience! There are a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334887/

Discussion: PMR and the taper

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Posted: Jun 25 11:24am

It was the terminology used in the GiACTA study that led to the FDA approval of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334569/

Discussion: Temporal Arteritis

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Posted: Jun 24 10:06pm

You're really lucky to get down to 15 mg per day of prednisone so quickly. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333312/

Discussion: Temporal Arteritis

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Posted: Jun 23 9:06am

This pred tapering info tempts me to self taper rather than wait for my rheumatologist. I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335061/

Discussion: Temporal Arteritis

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Posted: Jun 25 2:37pm

I’m curious as to how you were able to stop Prednisone after 12 years. My rheumatologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335287/

Discussion: Long term Statin use and PMR

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Posted: Jun 25 10:04pm

Does anyone’s blood pressure go low while tapering down ?i have pmr been on prednisone for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343976/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

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Posted: Jul 8 6:42pm

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