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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240706/

Discussion: Prednisone and Opioids

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723333/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 16, 2022

Welcome @barbwhitmore, Sorry to hear that the flu vaccine may have caused the polymyalgia rheumatica as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717803/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 15, 2022

My PMR developed after my second Covid vaccine. My PA diagnosed it quickly and ordered blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717945/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 16, 2022

The first time I got PMR, symptoms started shortly after getting the Shingrex vaccine and the...

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 15, 2022

Jpowell649 I was the same age and really healthy a golfer and expert skier. That all...

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

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Posted: Jan 30, 2022

Hi @suebep, Welcome to Connect. I think most of us affected by PMR can agree with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/624048/

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

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Posted: Aug 7, 2021

Hello @drfregeau, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/623797/

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

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Posted: Aug 6, 2021

Thats wonderful! Just curious how long you took prednisone and how long it took you to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244894/

Discussion: The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 24 6:59pm

"When you reduce to a lower level, if it only feels a bit more painful try...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241487/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 20 11:57am

Slow taper is the right plan. Keep your internist posted and and consider a slight dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244685/

Discussion: Prednisone Taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 24 2:01pm

It sounds like you might need a higher dose if your pain isn't controlled in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244656/

Discussion: Prednisone Taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 24 1:13pm

I am just reading your post now. I have been on prednisone 10 mg for 2...

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Discussion: Working out with PMR

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Posted: Feb 24 12:08pm

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