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A quick summary of my experience with PMR : I was diagnosed 1and 1/2 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225694/

Discussion: PMR or Steroid Myopathy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 13, 2018

@dar9216 - from Tinkerbell - I have GCA and just finished my taper all the way...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137784/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Oct 21, 2018

Hi @dar9216, welcome to Connect. I have PMR but not Giant Cell Arteritis although the doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137778/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Oct 21, 2018

Hi @rogernj67, I think @alanbruce might be referring to working with your doctor to come up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137758/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Oct 20, 2018

Hi Don @donkrause -- welcome to Connect. I have no medical training or background but have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/205735/

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects

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Posted: Jun 16, 2018

Well unfortunately I've had a relapse and I am back to 15mg of prednisone per day....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150935/

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

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Posted: Nov 4, 2017

Hello @barbararene, The first time my PMR came out it took me 3 years to taper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169630/

Discussion: New to PMR and worried about Prednisone

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Posted: Sep 28, 2017

Hi Barbara, don't give up. My PMR went into remission after 3 years of tapering off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155435/

Discussion: Skin infections while on Prednisone

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Posted: Jul 28, 2017

Thank you John. I'm currently researching the benefits of taking CoQ10 to help reduce the symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150886/

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

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Posted: May 5, 2017

Hi, @epvb, I'd like to add my welcome to Teresa's, @hopeful33250. Here is some information from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/144983/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Mar 27, 2017

You mentioned that you were on 4 mg dosage or prednisone and when you try taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137608/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 26, 2017

Hello @amkaloha - having PMR going into remission just means that all of the symptoms go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137603/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Feb 24, 2017

May25/2023 I had my 5th covid vaccine, 2 days later I could hardly walk with hip...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222149/

Discussion: Getting COVID, Flu etc vaccines while treating for PMR

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Posted: Jan 26 11:00am

I have appreciated the following point of view that is talked about in the following link....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228579/

Discussion: Can ultrasound help confirm PMR diagnosis?

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Posted: Feb 3 11:17am

Edema (swelling due to fluid) is a common side effect of prednisone. I had swelling in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229928/

Discussion: Decrease in swelling after tapering prednisone

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Posted: Feb 5 9:47am

My ESP and CRP have been normal from the beginning, causing my internist to hold off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223110/

Discussion: what does the community consider a normal SED rate for GCA/PMR?

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Posted: Jan 27 11:39am

I was diagnosed w/pmr in april, 2024 and prescribed 15 mg of prednisone. I was able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224496/

Discussion: Using methotrexate with PMR

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Posted: Jan 29 9:00am

I started Methotrexate end of December 2024, and my PMR symptoms are much better but still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225318/

Discussion: Using methotrexate with PMR

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Posted: Jan 30 9:26am

You should work with your rheumatologist to see what dose of prednisone you should be taking....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224930/

Discussion: Prednisone duration

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Posted: Jan 29 5:13pm

Hi @noti, Unfortunately I don't think it's the same for everyone and can be difficult for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232418/

Discussion: Path to 0mg and acceptable discomfort?

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Posted: Feb 8 3:14pm

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