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I’ve been dealing with PMR since 10/25. High dose of Prednisone and tapering has been hard....

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Discussion: Kevzara

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Posted: Feb 8 9:05am

I was 69 when PMR started. I too worked out. I have lifted weights since high...

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Discussion: Working out with PMR

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Posted: Feb 9 10:33am

"I have had spondyloarthritis most of my life but my PMR symptoms are different; much worse."...

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Discussion: Prednisone and Opioids

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Posted: Feb 15 7:27am

@ddr, @ropnrose, and all... You are correct to watch your bone density and talk clearly with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225178/

Discussion: Prednisone duration

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Posted: Jan 30 7:28am

Hello @lindaadele I am now near the end of week 6 of MTX. 7th dose will...

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Discussion: Anyone having luck while taking methotrexate?

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Posted: Apr 18 10:36am

1. What was your starting dosage of prednisone and how long have your been taking prednisone?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203858/

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

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Posted: Jan 4 3:00pm

Hopefully Kevzara makes tapering off Prednisone easier for you.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203678/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Jan 4 10:51am

The dose between parentheses ( ) is what the "semi-strict" taper would be. A liquid dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203676/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 4 10:49am

John, I listened to Dr. Wahl's story and was impressed. I do think that there is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203587/

Discussion: Diet books

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Posted: Jan 4 9:29am

I already had PMR but the doctor I saw (and I) knew nothing about that. She...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202580/

Discussion: Physical therapy

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Posted: Jan 2 4:10pm

Hello @ddr My situation sounds a bit similar to @54pontiac - I was doing PT for...

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Discussion: Physical therapy

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Posted: Jan 2 2:57pm

"Actemra is helping me to taper off of prednisone at a faster rate. I started Actemra...

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Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?

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Posted: Dec 30, 2024

Do Canadians have to pay for prednisone? Most medical insurance in the USA, private or government,...

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Discussion: Worried about GCA

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Posted: Dec 26, 2024

Excellent question but I don't know what the best answer is! I attributed many things to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197225/

Discussion: Progression of other ailments after PMR diagnosis

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Posted: Dec 26, 2024

Hi @docmeehan, I haven't tried CBD when my PMR was active to see if it would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196792/

Discussion: Using CBD to reduce inflammation

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Posted: Dec 25, 2024

Sorry, you're having a flare up. I would take 1000 mg. of tylenol today and talk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195088/

Discussion: Stop taking steroids

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Posted: Dec 22, 2024

I am on my 13th month of battling PMR. (Male, 71, no other major illnesses) Like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190906/

Discussion: Pain areas move around

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Posted: Dec 15, 2024

All of this explains why tapering off Prednisone is complicated. It also explains why there isn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190772/

Discussion: Still confused about tapering

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

If Prednisone works for you ... I wouldn't tell you not to take prednisone. I try...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190444/

Discussion: Flare

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Posted: Dec 14, 2024

My PMR story is long and rather sad since I took prednisone for more than 12...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190179/

Discussion: Flare

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

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