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In my case, the blood counts were abnormal before I started the prednisone treatment. As soon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632764/

Discussion: Predisone for PMR and Abnormal blood tests

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 4, 2021

Had a phone appointment with my primary care physician yesterday. Currently on 4 mg prednisone. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631736/

Discussion: COVID Booster, Prednisone and PMR

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Posted: Sep 1, 2021

7 mgs. is tough because you're low enough that your adrenals need to kick in but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/628202/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 20, 2021

@maryft, It can definitely be confusing and you have asked some really good questions. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/626788/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 16, 2021

Hi leilalou, PMR and its big sister (I call it) Giant Cell Arteritis are self limiting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/621824/

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

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Posted: Jul 30, 2021

Hello @lisabrookside387, Welcome to Connect. I suppose there are folks with other conditions that may have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619820/

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

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Posted: Jul 26, 2021

Hi Judy @jnebrig, You mentioned you tapered off prednisone on May 25th and your pain is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618970/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Jul 22, 2021

Hello @tennis1234567, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients share their experiences, find support and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618243/

Discussion: Was I properly diagnosed with PMR?

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Posted: Jul 20, 2021

I've been in remission since mid 2018 from my last occurrence of PMR. The first occurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/615471/

Discussion: Increased Risk of Stroke with PMR?

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Posted: Jul 10, 2021

Hi, I am new to this group and looking for some information regarding PMR and tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/614220/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Jul 5, 2021

Hi. I was diagnosed last month with PMR and GCA, and initially put on 40 mg....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/612779/

Discussion: Melatonin and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 30, 2021

Hello @floridabonnie, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @colleenyoung, @legendts and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/611620/

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

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Posted: Jun 25, 2021

Prior to the biopsy, he put me on 40 mg. With the positive diagnosis, he told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/610398/

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 20, 2021

@chals, Here is an easy to read article that hits o the basics of prednisone withdrawal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/607371/

Discussion: Prednisone support group?

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Posted: Jun 6, 2021

I was first diagnosed with PMR in 2007 and started 20 mg prednisone. Took about 3-1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/606430/

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

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Posted: Jun 2, 2021

I'm new to this medium and a bit lost. PMR since January. Seeing a rheumatologist in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/606256/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2, 2021

@sue16833 - Reoccurrence is common but each of us are different and no one really knows....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/604334/

Discussion: Ongoing pain with normal CRP and ESR - PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 24, 2021

@2heal - It can be scary to read about symptoms, treatments, and possibilities. These are questions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/601222/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12, 2021

I agree. My first doc grudgingly put me on 10 mg (she wasn't convinced I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/601153/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 11, 2021

Hello Marianne @daisy12345, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a welcoming online community where patients and caregivers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599710/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 6, 2021

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