Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Discussions | Page 93

Hi @rogernj67, I think @alanbruce might be referring to working with your doctor to come up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137758/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 20, 2018

Hi Don @donkrause -- welcome to Connect. I have no medical training or background but have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/205735/

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 16, 2018

Well unfortunately I've had a relapse and I am back to 15mg of prednisone per day....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150935/

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 4, 2017

Hello @barbararene, The first time my PMR came out it took me 3 years to taper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169630/

Discussion: New to PMR and worried about Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 28, 2017

Hi Barbara, don't give up. My PMR went into remission after 3 years of tapering off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155435/

Discussion: Skin infections while on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 28, 2017

Thank you John. I'm currently researching the benefits of taking CoQ10 to help reduce the symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150886/

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 5, 2017

Hi, @epvb, I'd like to add my welcome to Teresa's, @hopeful33250. Here is some information from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/144983/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 27, 2017

You mentioned that you were on 4 mg dosage or prednisone and when you try taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137608/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 26, 2017

Hello @amkaloha - having PMR going into remission just means that all of the symptoms go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137603/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 24, 2017

I am currently on 3 mg of prednisone a day. I started out on 20 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697442/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 9, 2022

I’m just going to hop in here because I’m having a horrible time and I don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202503/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 2 1:41pm

I had been on prednisone for over a year and half, but gradually tapered off last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763952/

Discussion: Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

To begin with, I am not an expert. Just another PMR sufferer. But I would like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699717/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 16, 2022

My guess is that "extreme fatigue" is very common as we decrease our prednisone dose. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331196/

Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 20 9:57am

I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA in late June 2024. I have had a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249119/

Discussion: Actrema advice

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 3 5:18am

I was diagnosed with PMR and likely GCA in late July 2024. I was on 60...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249692/

Discussion: Actrema advice

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 3 4:12pm

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)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 13 2:16pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206761/

Discussion: Titration down in steroids

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 8 11:38am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213191/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica treatment options

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 15 8:25am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239134/

Discussion: Moderate Use of Alcohol

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 17 11:16am

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group