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Hello @njtodctode, Welcome to Connect. It does sound like your rheumatologist is right about it being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735802/

Discussion: Extended release oxycodone-long-term use?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

My husband has his first total knee replacement next week. He is currently taking 2 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735518/

Discussion: Extended release oxycodone-long-term use?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 9, 2022

Welcome @elizabethjoan, It can be confusing trying to treat your PMR symptoms. You will notice that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735458/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 8, 2022

When I started to feel better, my Rheumatologist told me to taper slowly. 1/2 mg. Every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733340/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 2, 2022

My husband had to go to 24mg of methyl prednisolone (stronger form of prednisone) before he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733263/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 1, 2022

Hello @flymetothemoon, Welcome to Connect. I saw in your first post that you have been dealing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732642/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

I'm sorry to say Rheumies, in general, seem to go for the fast taper, which does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732641/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

@macferse I'm wondering what dosage you are on. I think it does get better as you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732169/

Discussion: Timing of tapering in relation to easing of side effects

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 29, 2022

I have had PMR for 1 year. I started on 20 mg of prednisone and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731285/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

My rheumy is upset that I'm not below 10 mg by now and brought up "steroid-sparing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730493/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

I have been on Actemra for 7 weeks. I started Actemra with an accompanying dose of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728244/

Discussion: Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 18, 2022

PMR can be frustrating. I don't think anyone likes taking the prednisone but if you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728036/

Discussion: Extended release oxycodone-long-term use?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 18, 2022

Welcome @olliviv, It sounds like you already have a head start and a great mindset for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723896/

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 5, 2022

I would suggest talking to your doctor about increasing the prednisone. 2 mg is quite a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722811/

Discussion: Questioning my diagnosis of PMR

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Posted: Jul 1, 2022

I was diagnosed with PMR in May 2016 & didn't want to take a corticosteroid like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722744/

Discussion: Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

Seems like your dose of Prednisone may not be enough. I started at 20 mg. in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721975/

Discussion: PMR initial diagnosis: Can there be an underlying disease?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 29, 2022

I was tapering off Prednisone starting from 15 mg I went to 12.5-then 10-then 8,6,4, 3,2.5,2,1.5,1,1/2....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720864/

Discussion: Questioning my diagnosis of PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 25, 2022

Welcome @zoe10, I started both of my occurrences of PMR at 20 mg prednisone and you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720837/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 25, 2022

@suetex, you mentioned you flared a couple of months ago but were doing OK prior to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720343/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 23, 2022

So much unnecessary suffering! The fact that prednisone eased the pain should be enough evidence for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714809/

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

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Posted: Jun 6, 2022

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