Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Discussions | Page 96

@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...

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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”?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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

I had neck and scalp pain, jaw fatigue upon chewing, some tongue involvement when chewing, headache,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305524/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 16 1:03pm

MTX is used in rheumatoid arthritis patients to help fight inflammation. Its also a cancer drug....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302622/

Discussion: Methoteraxate an tapering off prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12 2:08pm

After enduring fairly extreme pain for a week until an adequate dose of P was obtained,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310965/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with a mild case!

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 23 9:22am

I am 82 years old. I had PMR 23 years ago and was on prednisone for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1301379/

Discussion: Treating PMR with Prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 10 6:22pm

I have hovered on the border of osteopenia and osteoporosis for the last 12 years. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306225/

Discussion: Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis and Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17 12:50pm

I was diagnosed 2 years ago when I was 57. I am a male who was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307368/

Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 19 5:19am

I hope you feel better soon! For me, pain relief was fast but would come back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306578/

Discussion: Just Been Diagnosed with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 18 5:45am

I agree with @rocksology. You probably need to go back up some on your prednisone dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306778/

Discussion: Fast Prednisone taper?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 18 10:13am

I was prescribed 20mg prednisone & Kevzara. Yes it helped but I went from 175lbs to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296868/

Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 4 7:20pm

It took 4 months to get my diagnosis of PMR because I had negative labs and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309837/

Discussion: PMR without ever taking prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 21 6:14pm

I started at 80 mg prednisone in October and now down to 10 mg. Last month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310722/

Discussion: Fast Prednisone taper?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 22 8:46pm

Reading these comments just shows how each person’s immune system is different regarding diet, prednisone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312535/

Discussion: How long does prednisone take

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 25 12:03pm

I have asked my rheumatologist about targeting a cytokine and blocking it instead of treating a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313135/

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26 8:39am

I’m 58, with no other known issues except PMR. About 18 months ago I started experiencing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313117/

Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26 8:26am

1. What was your starting dosage of prednisone and how long have your been taking prednisone?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203858/

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 4 3:00pm

Hopefully Kevzara makes tapering off Prednisone easier for you.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203678/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 4 10:51am

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