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Hmmm...just read this, today. I'm down to 5mg as of two days ago and have experienced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154303/

Discussion: PMR localized pain area

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 9, 2024

You are awesome! My rheumatologist said early on that I was doing as well as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000477/

Discussion: Resistance Training and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 20, 2024

My husband is just going to get referred to the Surgeon to have his operated on.I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81422/

Discussion: I have Dupuytren's Contracture Disease . How can I cope with this?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Apr 17, 2019

Definitely an RA Specialist and be sure they have substantial experience in treating Temporal Arteritis, just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197196/

Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 1, 2018

OMG I continue to realize how well managed my RA is. I am sooo fortunate. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983975/

Discussion: Prednisolone reactions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

Having read this- now I have questions about the nickle and inflamation. Are there any references...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869505/

Discussion: Could dental be source of unidentified inflammation source?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 30, 2023

I’m losing all confidence in these doctors who are telling us that this hand and wrist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092403/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

Hello and thank you. I misremembered the name of the area on the back of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002307/

Discussion: Sharp pain in hands on certain movements. PMR-related?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

After having PMR for 3 months, was then diagnosed with RA affecting both hands. Began 8mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996509/

Discussion: PMR Taper and pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 13, 2024

The theory I heard was that the nerves for the hands run through the part of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105884/

Discussion: Tingling fingers part of PMR symptom?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

I"m glad to see someone else has mentioned shaky hands. I don't get tingling or numbness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946848/

Discussion: Anyone else have strange neurological symptoms with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

My PMR journey began April 2019 with what I thought was hand injury from my dog...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286711/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 4, 2021

Yes, he told me everything that you have told me here. He said it appears I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897913/

Discussion: Weaning off long term use of prednisone.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

@rosemarya, since my injection, my hand has totally flattened out and become pain free. However, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81432/

Discussion: I have Dupuytren's Contracture Disease . How can I cope with this?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jun 9, 2019

I had PMR a year ago with pain in both shoulders, hips and hands, used Prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179280/

Discussion: PMR pain and numbness

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 24, 2024

Thanks for your comments. I will pose your suggestion to my Dr. My PMR started with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987186/

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

PMR seems to affect people in a variety of ways. Some have hand involvement, some dont....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956132/

Discussion: Morning misery: Is prednisone effective 24 hrs? PMR and hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Hi @wv54, PMR and GCA made me do less, rest when I don't feel good, break...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702582/

Discussion: Feeling tired! Do others with PMR feel significantly more tired?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 25, 2022

Gulp--here we go. My PCP is prescribing 7.5mg from now on. I have been at 10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837713/

Discussion: Low Dose Naltrexone and Prednisone for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

My husband also has it. He had the injection, which helped for a few years. Now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762507/

Discussion: I have Dupuytren's Contracture Disease . How can I cope with this?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

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