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I was diagnosed with PMR/GCA July 2024. Began 60 mg. of Prednisone. I quit drinking completely,...

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Discussion: Jak Inhibitors for PMr

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Posted: Aug 30 9:21am

I got close to needing a statin when I was taking prednisone, but my cholesterol dropped...

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Discussion: If you have tapering problems below 5 mg this might explain why.

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Posted: Aug 30 6:29pm

I had the same experience with Actemra. I was instructed to stay on 3 mg when...

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Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

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Posted: Aug 28 5:01am

Some people would say Kevzara does nothing to directly improve your cortisol level if you have...

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Discussion: If you have tapering problems below 5 mg this might explain why.

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Posted: Aug 26 5:53am

Glad You are doing better….be selective with the statins. I had been on rosuvastatin (Crestor) 5...

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Discussion: Jak Inhibitors for PMr

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Posted: Aug 31 10:02am

You've really had a rotten time of it, haven't you. And at 88yo the body doesn't...

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Discussion: Does you doctor recommend splitting?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 1 9:41pm

I just wish to add a couple of things. Your taper from 20 mg to 8...

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Discussion: I am afraid the pain will never end.

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Posted: Sep 4 11:00am

I could comment about some of your questions, but first I want to check, what is...

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Discussion: PMR Case Study with Remaining Questions as of 09-04-2025

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Posted: Sep 4 2:49pm

I’m glad the KEVZARA is working for you and others! I seem to be the oddball...

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Discussion: I am afraid the pain will never end.

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Posted: Sep 4 3:17pm

I think you are the first to report that you are taking Rinvoq for GCA since...

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Discussion: FDA approves Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) for GCA

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Posted: Sep 5 10:02am

Welcome @mycare18, I've had 2 occurrences of PMR and started treatment at 20 mg prednisone. I...

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Discussion: The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?

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Posted: Sep 8 7:22am

Pushing through "increasing pain" while continuing a taper probably isn't a good idea. I believe what...

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Discussion: I am afraid the pain will never end.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 10 1:40pm

"I need to figure out the difference between a PMR flare and adrenal insufficiency pain." ---------------------...

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Discussion: I am afraid the pain will never end.

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Posted: Sep 10 11:16am

I am excited and almost afraid to be hopeful about the Kevzara. I hope to have...

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Discussion: I am afraid the pain will never end.

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Posted: Sep 10 3:06pm

Has anyone that has lost their hair during prednisone had experience with it growing back? How...

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Discussion: Hair Loss from Prednisone

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Posted: Sep 7 11:51am

Hang in there . The Kevzara has been very good for me. My guess, It took...

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Discussion: I am afraid the pain will never end.

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Posted: Sep 3 6:58pm

Dizziness occurred asvI was tapering from 5 mg to 0 mg Prednisone. I found drinking a...

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Discussion: Has anyone experienced dizziness with medication for PMR?

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Posted: 3 days ago

I believe the taper is the most important. For me a 1 mg taper was too...

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Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Sep 5 8:26am

Is the glaucoma medication you take Cosopt? First I want to emphasize something. You have to...

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Discussion: Still Struggling with that last mile on the path to 0 mg

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Posted: Aug 21 7:12am

Absolutely swing speed affected, assuming you are connecting consistently in the club's sweet spot. I have...

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Discussion: Golf and PMR

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Posted: Aug 23 12:52pm

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