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"I wish he had touched on the severe fatigue and weakness that accompanies PMR as it...

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Discussion: History of PMR -- Interesting video presentation from past to present.

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Posted: Jul 26, 2024

I have found that 15 minutes in a steam sauna 3 or 4 times a week...

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Discussion: Use of a sauna with PMR

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Posted: Dec 21, 2024

I have done extensive research on Corticosteroids. My wife has a brain tumor. Dex is the...

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Discussion: My theory on tapering prednisone

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Posted: May 29, 2024

I agree the tapering is a real challenge. I have been on prednisone for almost a...

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Discussion: My theory on tapering prednisone

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Posted: Jun 3, 2024

Hello @pualinef, my first round with PMR it took my 3 years to finally get off...

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Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Mar 15, 2018

Part of the reason is that PMR and GCA have a long history of being treated...

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Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?

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Posted: Mar 13 2:41pm

My experience with methotrexate was horrible nausea at first but I was able to taper prednisone...

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Discussion: New Methotrexate Study in PMR

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Posted: Nov 23, 2024

Like @tsc says, if they don't renew your prednisone prescription, make sure and ask if you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210711/

Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

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Posted: Jan 13 2:16pm

People find different things that work for them. Collectively they are all called "Steroid sparing medications."...

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Discussion: Titration down in steroids

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Posted: Jan 8 11:38am

There are many examples on this blog of people who were successful with taking prednisone and...

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Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica treatment options

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Posted: Jan 15 8:25am

Hello @rnm my heart goes out to you. Last June I too was diagnosed with PMR...

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Discussion: Moderate Use of Alcohol

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Posted: Feb 17 11:16am

Hello, 2 plus years of PMR and Prednisone. I tapered to zero and lasted 10 days...

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Discussion: Prednisone and Opioids

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Posted: Feb 19 11:32am

Dear mehow: I started out with head pain while lying down to sleep. One a.m. I...

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Discussion: Possible GCA

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Posted: Feb 21 12:56pm

Wow that’s a slow taper! Impressed by your patience. I am just a month and a...

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Discussion: Itchy tiny bumps on back

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Posted: Feb 20 10:09am

While I agree with getting off Prednisone as fast as possible --- it doesn't seem like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236583/

Discussion: Is This a Safe Taper as Prescribed by my doctor?

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Posted: Feb 14 8:40am

I absolutely agree. This doctor has no knowledge of PMR or prednisone. After waiting a full...

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Discussion: Is This a Safe Taper as Prescribed by my doctor?

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Posted: Feb 14 1:39pm

Love your profile photo @npostusa! You've had quite a struggle and it sounds like you are...

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Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

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Posted: Dec 5, 2022

Thank you so very much for your comments! They're very helpful and truly appreciated. I have...

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Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

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Posted: Jan 29, 2023

Hello @entelechysail, Welcome to Connect. My PMR is in remission and none of my flu, COVID...

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Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

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Posted: Jul 3, 2022

Yes. First vaccine May 4/21. Neck sore all summer but just thought it was a very...

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Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

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Posted: Feb 16, 2022

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