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I have been following Rheumatology webinars for Rheumatologists for the last 11 months trying to learn...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102398/

Discussion: Is it a good idea to change rheumatologist?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 9 2:12pm

Actemra (tocilizumab) allowed me to taper from 10 mg to 3 mg. PMR was well controlled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102576/

Discussion: PMR - Transitionaing from prednisone to another form of treatment

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 9 8:19pm

The Methotrexate helped me initially. I was at 8 mg prednisone, couldn't go lower, and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102333/

Discussion: How do I handle the ups and downs of PMR? So many questions.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 9 12:26pm

My approach to Prednisone is 1) worth the side effects 2) taper at your own pace....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102431/

Discussion: How do I handle the ups and downs of PMR? So many questions.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 9 3:00pm

I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia in April 2023 and was prescribed 20mg of prednisone and slowly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102133/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 9 8:51am

Not necessarily something you need to get use to, because everyone responds differently to treatment. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103032/

Discussion: Feelings when tapering: My journey

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 10 2:23pm

Great you tapered off in that space of time took me 2 years to get from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108976/

Discussion: Changing from prednisone to NSAID’s

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 20 3:41pm

When do you start the Actemra infusions? I hope you have an excellent response to Actemra....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109249/

Discussion: Changing from prednisone to NSAID’s

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 21 10:12am

Thanks for continuing to describe your LDN experience. In terms of LDN's impact on the taper,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825025/

Discussion: Low Dose Naltrexone and Prednisone for PMR?

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Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Hi mymayoid, So sorry to hear that your pain is getting worse. If it's Giant Cell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/628002/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 19, 2021

Welcome Debbie @brooklyn1947. I'm wondering if a few weeks is a little too soon to begin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107238/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 17 3:35pm

@alissahe --- "12 years on prednisone! Wow! How’s your bone density? What side effects did you...

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Discussion: Divided dose or all at once?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 30, 2023

"I am unable to distinguish if the stiffness and aches are from the tapering or from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092914/

Discussion: Tapering Pains Body Response or PMR?

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Posted: Jun 24 5:17am

Discomfort is not the word. Tapering from 7.5 to 5 mgs Prednisone caused me to have...

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 27 7:06pm

I'm happy you are digging into this topic. People have a tendency to hear what they...

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Discussion: Clinical VS Instincts

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Posted: May 5 8:40am

Well my goodness I can totally relate to your situation. I'm very new at this and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095337/

Discussion: PMR or PREDNISONE

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Posted: Jun 27 3:07pm

I liked the video, This doctor raised more questions about statin induced myopathy than he answered....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103743/

Discussion: I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 11 12:42pm

I tapered from 30 mg daily all the way down to 2 or 3 daily this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102441/

Discussion: I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 9 3:14pm

I have been on 5 mg of Prednisone for over 15 years treating for general arthritis....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091059/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 21 10:18am

Hi Yes I had tremendous trouble tapering and would suffer with fatigue and aching joints and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103065/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 10 3:18pm

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