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I hear ya. My friends/family are confused with PMR, since they've never heard of it. Fortunately,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189474/

Discussion: Flare

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Posted: Dec 13, 2024

Yes. I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA the end of July 2024. Started taking 60...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189139/

Discussion: Flare

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

When you are on a dose of steroids for longer than two weeks your adrenal glands...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188294/

Discussion: Still confused about tapering

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

I never was prescribed actemra, but started at 20 mg, and tapered off it took a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187692/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with PMR taking prednisone 15 mg. Working well. Dr wan

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

From 10 to 5, I tapered at 1 per month. Below 5 at 0.5 per month....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186772/

Discussion: Still confused about tapering

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

I contracted PMR soon after my second Pfyzer vaccination (which I believe caused it). It took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186770/

Discussion: Anyone having flareups of PMR after stressful situation?”

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

Very sound advice. I also eat similarly and was able to taper off of 10 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186120/

Discussion: Anti-inflammatory diet and supplements for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 7, 2024

Well my story is that when I got PMR a year and 4 months ago, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185988/

Discussion: Anti-inflammatory diet and supplements for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 7, 2024

@docmeehan, I didn't really try an anti-inflammatory diet or supplements my first time around with PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185012/

Discussion: Anti-inflammatory diet and supplements for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 5, 2024

I believe there could be an association with having Covid and developing PMR. I had Covid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184270/

Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

Good morning. I am new here and so glad I have found this support group. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183304/

Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

I was on hydrocholoquine then sulfasalazine and now Kevzara. Prednisone is the only thing that has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182949/

Discussion: PMR savvy doctors in Portland Oregon

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

I appreciate everyone's responses. I had appt with my Rheumatologist. He checked my sed rate and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178748/

Discussion: Flare

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 23, 2024

Everyone's reactions to prednisone are different. I did not gain weight or change my diet. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177413/

Discussion: Do not want to take steroids.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

This subject is very complicated. I don't know all that much other than what my rheumatologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176531/

Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

I didn't want to take Prednisone either. It wasn't as though I was given a choice....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175924/

Discussion: Do not want to take steroids.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

I think that's a tough one just because each of us are different. My rheumatologist was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175307/

Discussion: Still confused about tapering

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 18, 2024

To add to the discussion on how to proceed tapering: Is the only marker to reduce...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174956/

Discussion: Still confused about tapering

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 17, 2024

There is no reason why a person can't do a "fast taper" if you have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172827/

Discussion: Feelings when tapering: My journey

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 13, 2024

I think that your nasty rheumy has moved here to Minnesota. Ha. same situation. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172123/

Discussion: PMR savvy doctors in Portland Oregon

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 12, 2024

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