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3rd bout of PMR. I’m 2 1/2 years from diagnosis, decreasing from 3 mg prednisone to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694040/

Discussion: New to PMR - Are Monthly Labs and Check-ups normal?

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Posted: Mar 29, 2022

Yes headaches, but they went away after a few days. Less hunger, more quality sleep (a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/691252/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Mar 20, 2022

It was my primary Dr. that prescribed it that high. She said we want to knock...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688356/

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

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Posted: Mar 10, 2022

This blog is very helpful. What I am struggling with right now is the tapering with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/685559/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Mar 1, 2022

To be honest I only had the SED rate and CRP tests done annually after the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/684081/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Feb 24, 2022

Hi June, I know each of us are different with the pain levels. When I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/679736/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Feb 11, 2022

My rheumatologist started me on 20 mg when I was diagnosed in August '21. I could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/679097/

Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

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Posted: Feb 9, 2022

Hang in there. It’s a wild ride for sure. Connecting with an MD who asked more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678229/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Feb 6, 2022

this is great information! Thank you for sharing! I am having suspicion that my first Primary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678047/

Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

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Posted: Feb 6, 2022

I came down with PMR December 2021. My CRP marker was 58. Primary gave me Methylprednisolone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677881/

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

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Posted: Feb 5, 2022

My temporal artery biopsy was positive and I had high inflammation, sed rate and CRP. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/676936/

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

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Posted: Feb 1, 2022

John and the other mentors were a great help during my 20 months going through the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/676334/

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

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Posted: Jan 30, 2022

Welcome @deniseinca, My PMR is currently in remission but I've had similar experiences as you describe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/675948/

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

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Posted: Jan 29, 2022

@mild835, Sorry to hear that prednisone is causing sleep problems for you. I never had that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/675312/

Discussion: Alternative to Prednisone for Treating PMR?

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Posted: Jan 27, 2022

I would dearly love to hear what your second opinion doctor has to say about this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674115/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 23, 2022

Thank you! Did you have your Sediment and CRP checked regularly? They check mine, and when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673906/

Discussion: PMR and RA

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Posted: Jan 22, 2022

I think it might depend on why the doctor wants you to take the prednisone. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/670890/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 14, 2022

Hi @fazz, are you being treated for PMR? With appropriate meds, the symptoms should disappear. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667778/

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

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Posted: Jan 4, 2022

Is this the one you mean? I've never tried it but others may have tapered using...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/666989/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 1, 2022

An anti-inflammatory diet is supposed to help. I regularly have a glass of wine at night...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/664172/

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

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Posted: Dec 21, 2021

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