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After I got on prednisone a number of my blood tests were abnormal or borderline high...

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Discussion: One month on prednisone. Bloodwork showed neutrophil high/lymphocytes

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Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Thanks -- this is helpful! I'll try a 0.5 mg taper if my current session of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970791/

Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?

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Posted: Nov 26, 2023

If I find I can't get off the prednisone -- and it seems even tapering down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970760/

Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?

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Posted: Nov 26, 2023

Just diagnosed withbPMR I am trying to remain off prednisone as it elevates my blood sugar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970323/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Nov 25, 2023

Does anyone have advice on tapering? I know it can take a long time. I'm currently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969931/

Discussion: I’m Not Responding to Prednisone and I Need Advice

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Posted: Nov 24, 2023

About 12 months after being diagnosed with PMR and about 2 months after tapering off prednisone,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969351/

Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?

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Posted: Nov 23, 2023

I have gotten off of prednisone successfully, though, after a while, my sed rate has jumped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966503/

Discussion: Prednisone 1mg every other day or 1/2 of 1mg tablet every day?

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Posted: Nov 17, 2023

@christopherc, My first time with PMR lasted 3-1/2 years until I could taper off of prednisone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965199/

Discussion: PMR Remission

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Posted: Nov 15, 2023

There are cases of glucocorticoid-resistant polymyalgia rheumatica. I was probably one of those cases. When my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965022/

Discussion: I’m Not Responding to Prednisone and I Need Advice

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Posted: Nov 14, 2023

I have been on a PMR journey for almost 1 1/2 years. I like (and consult)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959446/

Discussion: Confused about PMR symptoms

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Posted: Nov 5, 2023

I also had one side done, came back negative. Still have mild headache most days. Figure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959183/

Discussion: Temporal biopsies to diagnose GCA: What's your experience?

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Posted: Nov 5, 2023

Hitting PMR hard in the early stages has some merits. My ophthalmolgist and I successfully took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958318/

Discussion: How long has PMR lasted - I'm trying to find the average

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Posted: Nov 3, 2023

I felt that creeping fatigue for about a week or ten days when I tapered from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958280/

Discussion: Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

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Posted: Nov 3, 2023

Welcome @nancygood, Sorry to hear your husband has been diagnosed with PMR. I don't have any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957319/

Discussion: Post PMR safety?

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Posted: Nov 1, 2023

I'm not a doctor, but I also am confident I developed PMR after my 4th Covid-19...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956461/

Discussion: Post PMR safety?

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Posted: Oct 30, 2023

The Actemra has worked very well for me, with no noticeable side effects, and no relapses...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954117/

Discussion: GCA, zoster, and (maybe) PMR

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Posted: Oct 26, 2023

When your cortisol level is low, the body loses the ability to regulate inflammation. It seems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953745/

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

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Posted: Oct 25, 2023

At present, I have no choice but to take prednisone, even with osteoporosis, since it's either...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951589/

Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

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Posted: Oct 21, 2023

Hi nyxygirl. Thanks for the all the great info! It's amazing that you've been able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950985/

Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

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Posted: Oct 20, 2023

Are your concerns about side effects from Actemra or that it might not work? I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950387/

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

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Posted: Oct 19, 2023

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