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I was diagnosed with PMR a year ago. Started on 15mg of prednisone then gradually tapering...

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Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Mar 18, 2019

Hello @loresathome, I would like to add my welcome along with @ddmo and others. You will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764898/

Discussion: PMR - How will I know I am in remission?

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Posted: Oct 24, 2022

Today is the 5th anniversary of my PMR journey. I recall there was an ice storm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843647/

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

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Posted: Apr 15, 2023

I developed PMR this winter, after being pretty much maintenance free all my life with no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803378/

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

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Posted: Jan 29, 2023

I was on prednisone for just about a year. I started on 20 mg, tapered weekly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851846/

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

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Posted: Apr 30, 2023

My PCP also diagnosed PMR immediately and I was on 15mg of Prednisone within an hour...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855547/

Discussion: Is everyone here diagnosed with PMR seeing a rheumatologist?

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Posted: May 6, 2023

These are my thoughts based listening to doctors who have treated PMR. Markers are not always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854065/

Discussion: PMR and Inflammation Markers

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Posted: May 4, 2023

I'm not on Kevzara but I do take Actemra (tocilizumab) for PMR along with some other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855441/

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

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Posted: May 6, 2023

I am really struggling with tapering and hoping someone can shed some light on my situation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850537/

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

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Posted: Apr 27, 2023

Hello @charlena, my symptoms are shoulder and arm pain/tingling. I'm a side sleeper and was waking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137589/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Feb 17, 2017

It might be a good time to suggest to your doctor that having your cortisol level...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860731/

Discussion: i have come off steroids after 11 years, am finding it very difficult

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Posted: May 16, 2023

I've had 2 occurrences of PMR. The first time it took me 3 and half years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860591/

Discussion: How common is permanent remission?

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Posted: May 16, 2023

Prednisone can affect bone density. You may want to ask your doctor about getting a Dexascan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632635/

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

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Posted: Sep 4, 2021

I'm new to the group. I got my first shot of the vaccine last February and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632617/

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

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Posted: Sep 4, 2021

Hello Ethan, I just joined Mayo clinic connect, so I guess I am a member of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631881/

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

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Posted: Sep 1, 2021

I still had some minor aches and pain when I first got up but it would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631565/

Discussion: Do I really have PMR?

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Posted: Aug 31, 2021

I have my own theory based on the many comments I have read and from my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630786/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 28, 2021

@floridabonnie, My rheumatologist suggested I keep a daily log of how I feel on a pain/ache...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630611/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 27, 2021

I am alarmed at my ongoing hair loss --it's everywhere but on my head! There's barely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/626475/

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

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Posted: Aug 14, 2021

Hello @maryft, Welcome to Connect. You may want to ask your doctor if you may also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/626375/

Discussion: PMR and vision

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Posted: Aug 14, 2021

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