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In my last flare up I had swollen & painful hands. My markers were sky high....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771686/

Discussion: Experience with Methotrexate?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 10, 2022

I think I have a very unusual presentation of PMR and have often wondered if I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771157/

Discussion: Do I really have PMR?

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Posted: Nov 9, 2022

I also had a similar situation to yours. My PMR started before vaccine, however, there is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770603/

Discussion: Two weeks in, frightened by meds, PMR and COVID Booster Shot

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Posted: Nov 8, 2022

I have been dealing with PMR for 2 1/2 years. Tapered off Prednisone and got a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767199/

Discussion: Experience with Methotrexate?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

Hello @mbbs, Welcome to Connect. I see that @linda7 has shared her thoughts and experience with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765421/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Oct 25, 2022

This seems like a high initial dose and a very fast taper to me. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765352/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

Hi @marieameehan, I started taking prednisone mid-May of 2021 for PMR and GCA, 40 mg. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765001/

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

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Posted: Oct 24, 2022

Hello @t619, Welcome to Connect. Before I was actually diagnosed with PMR and was having severe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762879/

Discussion: Cramping/ spasms while standing

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

My PMR (Sept 2019) began in my hands and wrists, then shoulders and neck. My physician...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761604/

Discussion: What's a good anti inflamation drug (not prednisone) for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

I can't believe I found this group, thank you all for your openness and compassion to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761148/

Discussion: What's a good anti inflamation drug (not prednisone) for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 14, 2022

I feel your pain literally. I am off Prednisone after 3 years. I'm going to see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759020/

Discussion: Increasing unrelenting pain - PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 9, 2022

@keetaboy I was pain free when I started at 15 mgs., but some people require 25...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756182/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 2, 2022

Hi, yes, I know anything above 20mg is unusual. Unfortunately, 40mg was the only level that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754791/

Discussion: PMR progressing to GCA? Broken vessels in eye

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 28, 2022

Hello there, all of my PMR and giant cell arteritis symptoms came after my second vaccine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754237/

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

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Posted: Sep 26, 2022

Oh my gosh - I didn't know the on-going inflammation can trigger GCA. That is scary!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753132/

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 23, 2022

Hi @vandyms1974, I read that about 30% of those with PMR develop GCA. I also read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751282/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 18, 2022

I’m new to this site and so glad I found it. I’m also fairly new to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750003/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 15, 2022

Hi Meredith @meredith101, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear you joined the PMR club but you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748777/

Discussion: PMR: Pain moving around your body

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

I am so glad that my comments were helpful. I think the collective info and experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745423/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 4, 2022

Hi Mickie @njtodctode, It does sound like you may be tapering down too fast. My rheumatologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745258/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 4, 2022

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