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"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

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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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244599/

Discussion: Working out with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 24 12:08pm

I totally agree with the above, two weeks is nothing and 10 mg is not an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245343/

Discussion: Prednisone Taper

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Posted: Feb 25 2:09pm

Thanks for sharing your story. I was my husband's caregiver for years (he died of something...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246567/

Discussion: Are specialists necessary?

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Posted: Feb 27 10:51am

Hello, I'm wondering how long you have been on prednisone, what was your initial dosage and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243136/

Discussion: My Journey with PMR: Listening to my body.

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Posted: Feb 22 3:11pm

I'm just wondering what you would consider to be "useful medical advice." The standard of care...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247870/

Discussion: Are specialists necessary?

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Posted: Mar 1 8:45am

'Useful to the individual' is how I'd define it. I can relate to your initial confusion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248023/

Discussion: Are specialists necessary?

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Posted: Mar 1 11:25am

I went from 20 for 4 weeks, 17.5 for 4 weeks, 15 for 2 days and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258826/

Discussion: New member with PMR

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Posted: Mar 15 4:50pm

I have a rheumy appointment this week. I’m now on 6 mg of prednisone but the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260629/

Discussion: Treating PMR with Prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 17 7:09pm

There was a recent research paper posted a while back in the forum that indicated MTX...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267469/

Discussion: Anyone having luck while taking methotrexate?

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Posted: Mar 26 3:34pm

Welcome @christineb23, It sounds like you may be tapering too fast. Each of us are different....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268407/

Discussion: How to Slowly and Safely Taper Off Prednisone but ... no set rules.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 28 7:16am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232057/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232898/

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."...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237261/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 30 7:28am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284642/

Discussion: Anyone having luck while taking methotrexate?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 18 10:36am

I can only speak for myself, but I had a mild case to begin with, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299659/

Discussion: Do we actually “recover”?

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Posted: May 8 9:09am

I would say you've gotten past the worst part of the high dose of prednisone. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303698/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 14 5:30am

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