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I have just returned from a Rheumatology visit with my doctor. He is recommending Kevzara because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832921/

Discussion: How hard is it to get on Actemra (Tocilizumab) with PMR?

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Posted: Mar 27, 2023

Same thing with me. My side effects from prednisone were awful but I got used to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832770/

Discussion: How hard is it to get on Actemra (Tocilizumab) with PMR?

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Posted: Mar 27, 2023

I’m similar to you, age 76, current bout of PMR 3 years, currently on 2 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832182/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Did you have glaucoma before or after starting prednisone? If you had pre-existing glaucoma then prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832083/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Mar 25, 2023

I had a similar experience when I got to 2 mg. My hips and back of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767339/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

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Posted: Oct 30, 2022

Many people, myself included, have modified their diet. I have eliminated sugar and carbs. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765570/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Oct 26, 2022

55, active and healthy until PMR hit me overnight in May. Neck one day, shoulders the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771056/

Discussion: Two weeks in, frightened by meds, PMR and COVID Booster Shot

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Posted: Nov 9, 2022

Yes I agree! I will NOT be getting any more Covid Boosters ever. My PMR started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770608/

Discussion: Two weeks in, frightened by meds, PMR and COVID Booster Shot

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Posted: Nov 8, 2022

My hands have been involved since day one of my diagnosis. My rheumatologist says not PMR....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760174/

Discussion: Swollen hands, rash with PMR

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Posted: Oct 12, 2022

I had difficulty going below 6 mg prednisone/day so my Rheumy put me on methotrexate starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759689/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Oct 11, 2022

Hi @bardy1953, I initially was put on 40 mg of prednisone for Giant Cell Arteritis in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750015/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Sep 15, 2022

What is the most common way to taper off 3 mg prednisone?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749551/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Sep 14, 2022

Hi @lanafromidaho, I have never had surgery while my PMR is active but hopefully others who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745487/

Discussion: Surgery recovery and PMR

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Posted: Sep 4, 2022

I had written to this group a few weeks ago. I had been on 1 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744329/

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

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Posted: Sep 1, 2022

Hi. So I’m down to 1/2 mg of prednisone. I’m having pain again. I see my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744196/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

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Posted: Sep 1, 2022

Hi @spainishlady, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we moved your post to an existing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743120/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 29, 2022

Hello Abbeyc, I started on 20 mg of Prednisone 4/21 (16mnths) down to 6mg now. Tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742572/

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

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Posted: Aug 28, 2022

Like John, I too, use prednisone and have learned to manage the tapering. And like you,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739503/

Discussion: PMR and Sciatica with Back Pain

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Posted: Aug 20, 2022

Very sorry to hear that your pain is not resolved. I will echo what others have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738834/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 18, 2022

I've been having trouble with severe foot and leg cramping. Yesterday I saw my dr and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738692/

Discussion: Is anyone else diagnosed with PMR experiencing weakness in their legs?

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Posted: Aug 18, 2022

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