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Hi @johnnyman, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @loribmt and others....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805425/

Discussion: Does Prednisone weakened your immune system while being used for PMR

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Posted: Feb 2, 2023

Thank you so very much for your comments! They're very helpful and truly appreciated. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803381/

Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

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Posted: Jan 29, 2023

I had been off of Prednisone for about 2 months when I contracted COVID. It flared...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803076/

Discussion: PMR Flair up From a Virus?

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Posted: Jan 28, 2023

I've had PMR for over 1.5 years and have been on 1 to 2 mg. of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755499/

Discussion: PMR progressing to GCA? Broken vessels in eye

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Posted: Sep 30, 2022

Hi, I tapered down from my prednisone until I wasn't taking any. Within a couple of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754554/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Sep 27, 2022

Regarding pain in the hands, I have had burning, swelling and pain in the hands since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753671/

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

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Posted: Sep 25, 2022

Shortly after my first Covid vaccination in January of 2021, I experienced a severe flare of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751382/

Discussion: Anyone with PMR have experience with 4th COVID vax jab?

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Posted: Sep 19, 2022

I am encouraged by so many of you that have been able to exercise without pain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743102/

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

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Posted: Aug 29, 2022

Actually they have prednisone 1mg tablets. My rheumy prescribed 5mg, 2.5mg and 1mg tablets when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764620/

Discussion: Tapering

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Posted: Oct 23, 2022

Hello @lynd, Welcome to Connect. Headaches can be a symptom of prednisone withdrawal but I'm not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799588/

Discussion: Headaches while tapering

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Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Like you, I have had the PMR symptoms for more than 2 years but normal blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833360/

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

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Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Just for contrast about how one person can feel one way about something and another person...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831735/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Mar 25, 2023

Hi Susan, I agree this "new normal" is no fun. I am operating at about 30%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831553/

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

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Posted: Mar 24, 2023

Many people who frequent another forum would say going from 7.5 mg to 5 mg was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838502/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Apr 6, 2023

Very healthy. I was full of energy - out in the yard everyday. Life is different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837198/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with PMR after the Covid vaccine?

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Posted: Apr 3, 2023

Good luck with Actemra and I hope it works for you. It will take some time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836001/

Discussion: How hard is it to get on Actemra (Tocilizumab) with PMR?

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Posted: Apr 2, 2023

After 2 initial Pfizer shots in March 2021, experienced fatigue, myalgia, balance issues, leg rash, ringing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835552/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with PMR after the Covid vaccine?

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Posted: Apr 1, 2023

So glad to hear this. 👏Today is my 52nd day with PMR and 20 MG prednisone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835064/

Discussion: Low Dose Naltrexone and Prednisone for PMR?

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Posted: Mar 31, 2023

When my Dr. suspected PMR, he said that if I took Prednisone and was better in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840182/

Discussion: Last Covid Booster in August 2022 I’ve had severe pain. Probable PMR

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Posted: Apr 9, 2023

I'd get a second opinion. Tapering from 20 to 10 mgs. in one shot is generally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703383/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Apr 28, 2022

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