Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group | Page 9

@judy15 I have had pain and stiffness in shoulders, hips, thighs, knees, ankles, forearms, wrists. But...

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Posted: May 1 11:31am

@joyl263, There are other conditions that mimic the symptoms of PMR - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diseases-that-mimic-polymyalgia-rheumatica. 9 months is...

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Discussion: Is it really PMR if symptoms aren't upon awakening?

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Posted: May 1 1:05pm

68 year old avid male golfer diagnosed with PMR in Nov 2025. Began 15 mg of...

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Discussion: Golf and PMR

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Posted: May 1 7:46am

@sslions it seems to be totally different for so many people. Prednisone is horrible, but admittedly...

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Discussion: Tapering prednisone

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Posted: May 2 7:20am

I was diagnosed 2 years ago with PMR. I could not raise my arms above my...

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Discussion: Spinal steroid injections while on Prednisone

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Posted: May 2 2:52pm

I was diagnosed with PMR in January 2026 by urgent care doctor. The pain came on...

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Discussion: Newly diagnosed and confused about the goal

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Posted: Apr 25 11:24am

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Discussion: Prednisone for life?

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Posted: May 3 9:30pm

I think there are many that stay on steroids for life. The feeling is that a...

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Discussion: Prednisone for life?

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Posted: May 4 8:51am

@johnbishop, joy1263, and all... I have the same suspicions about your symptoms. My PMR flares have...

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Discussion: Is it really PMR if symptoms aren't upon awakening?

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Posted: May 2 2:41pm

@jabrown0407 The immune system is fascinating the more you read about it. Inflammation gets a bad...

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Discussion: PMR without ever taking prednisone

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Posted: May 7 12:06pm

Good article but I would be cautious. The use of GLP-1 in anti-inflammation treatment of autoimmune...

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Discussion: Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in regards to anti-inflammatory-power

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Posted: May 11 8:12am

@petermccarville and all... Well, my goodness... Geez and Crackers! Jiminy Crickets! Peter C Carville... I'd say...

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Discussion: Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in regards to anti-inflammatory-power

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Posted: May 11 2:56pm

@bettsgca I to had little weird pains )not PMR) that started around 4-5 mg. That is...

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Discussion: Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in regards to anti-inflammatory-power

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Posted: May 11 1:50pm

@joyl263 The prednisone has been difficult for me even though it controlled the PMR symptoms. Side...

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Discussion: GLP-1 Drugs Effects on PMR

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Posted: May 11 9:40am

@ropnrose Thank you for sharing your experience. I am having a rough time. Right now I...

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Discussion: Significant Side Affects Necessitated Faster Taper

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Posted: May 10 7:24pm

It took five months for me to get my PMR diagnosis. Initially it was thought that...

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Discussion: Why can’t cortisone shots be used instead of taking prednisone

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Posted: May 14 9:16am

I have "PMR" due to Keytruda treatment for melanoma. I would like to hear from anyone...

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Discussion: PMR due to immunotherapy for cancer.

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Posted: May 13 8:06pm

@bizeemom Yes!! This is so hard to deal with. I was recently diagnosed with PMR in...

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Discussion: After "recovering" from PMR, still decreased strength/stamina

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Posted: May 15 12:08pm

Good to read all the comments and know that others have the same “odd” experiences. Pain...

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Discussion: PMR: Pain moving around your body

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Posted: May 15 9:28am

Sounds like perhaps your adrenal glands have not yet kicked in to manufacture enough natural cortisol,...

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Discussion: Prednisone withdrawal and Unlikely Additional Symptoms

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Posted: 3 days ago