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I am on methotrexate as I try to taper down the prednisone. 25mg meth right now...

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Discussion: Tapering and methotrexate

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Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Welcome @johnbesaw, I think most starting doses for PMR are within the 15 mg to 25...

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Discussion: I’m Not Responding to Prednisone and I Need Advice

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Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Physical therapy on my biceps almost set me back and gave me a mini flare. I...

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Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR

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Posted: Nov 1, 2023

I think PMR was the correct diagnosis when I was initially diagnosed. However, I clearly had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960069/

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

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Posted: Nov 6, 2023

Hi, I am 53 and on 200 Hydroxycloroquine aka Plaquenil in the am and pm for...

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Discussion: PMR: Hydroxychloroquine or low dose naltrexone

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Posted: Nov 5, 2023

PMR diagnosis late July. Tapering now from 30 to 12.5 Prednisone. Have had loose bowels/diarrhea since...

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Discussion: PMR: anyone have problems with diarrhea

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Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Good morning ! So, @tjmjsjwj (your username is a high Scrabble score ! ) replied to...

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Discussion: Deep aching migrating pain in lowr legs/arms?

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Posted: Dec 5, 2023

I’m a 5year veteran. Tapered myself off Prednisone x 2. I’ve never had complete relief but...

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Discussion: Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

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Posted: Nov 9, 2023

Hi @wedgyjackson, I had symptoms of pain and stiffness throughout my body, PMR, not diagnosed. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952201/

Discussion: Headache in back of head possible symptom of GCA?

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Posted: Oct 22, 2023

I have found that taking the higher dose about 2hrs before bed helps tremendously. I am...

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Discussion: Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone

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Posted: Dec 7, 2023

Tapering seems to be progressing fairly well. I have been on since April, starting at 15mg...

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Discussion: Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone

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Posted: Oct 24, 2023

Don't worry about adrenal insufficiency too much. If your husband still needs prednisolone for PMR there...

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Discussion: reducing prednisolone once you get down to 5mg

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Posted: Feb 5 5:12pm

Hi there. According to my doctor it’s a 1-2 yr journey but I was lucky. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014046/

Discussion: Advice/experience about going back on Prednisone

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Posted: Feb 11 10:10pm

@krueg and @julie4868 Being on Actemra infusions for 17 and 14 months respectively seems like a...

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Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

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Posted: Feb 26 1:30pm

Just so you know ... I was on prednisone for 12 years for PMR. Prednisone suppressed...

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Discussion: Post prednisone

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Posted: Feb 25 12:04pm

https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/uveitis#:~:text=Uveitis%20is%20inflammation%20inside%20your,healthy%20tissue%20in%20your%20eyes. My uveitis was always the autoimmune kind. It was rapid onset and recurred every year...

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Discussion: Post prednisone

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Posted: Feb 27 9:52am

O-M-G !! I just responded to a different conversation with this comment that i highlighted from...

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Discussion: Post prednisone

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Posted: Feb 26 1:16pm

Hi @joan7, weaning off of prednisone and managing pain is a common topic in the PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022492/

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

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Posted: Feb 25 3:08pm

Congrats on getting off prednisone! It sounds like your adrenals are still trying to become fully...

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Discussion: Post prednisone

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Posted: Feb 26 6:01am

Actually, I am a big fan of biologic drugs! I have been taking one (inflixamab, brand...

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Discussion: New Diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (Husband)

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Posted: Feb 28 5:58pm

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