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PMR Case Study with Remaining Questions as of 09-04-2025
Background 1. PMR 40 -20-15-10-7.5-5-2.5-0 mg/daily tapering over 5 months, 77-yr old male in great shape. PMR triggered overseas dive trip (Malaysia) unexpectedly and exceedingly...
Low Dose Naltrexone and Prednisone for PMR?
My doctor has prescribed LDN and I will be receiving it soon from a compounding pharmacy. I am tapering prednisone, now at 12.5 (from 20...
Itchy tiny bumps on back
Has anyone experienced tiny reddish bumps on their back that are itchy, while tapering off prednisone? I’ve been tapering off the Prednisone each month which...
Anyone else with acceptable CRP (3.5) but significant discomfort?
Hi! Tapering slowly with excellent guidance from my Rheumatologist. Since below 9 mg. I've been finding my discomfort at each level getting worse. I have...
Painful Kevzara Injection
I'm a 73-year-old female in otherwise good health, but was diagnosed with PMR in August 2024. After tapering down from 20 mg/day Prednisone to zero,...
Actemra Infusions
I was diagnosed with PMR and possible GCA in July 2024. In January 2025, I began Actemra infusions, every 4 weeks. I am currently on...
PMR due to immunotherapy for cancer.
I have cancer and receive immunotherapy. Now I have PMR due to an overactive immune system. I had a couple of treatments of the immunotherapy...
Rheumatologist has now diagnosed me with Rheumatoid Arthritis
My rheumatologist has now diagnosed me with Rheumatoid Arthritis due to extremely painful wrists beginning in April of this year. I was diagnosed with PMR...
Switching From Prednisone to Methotrexate!?
I was diagnosed with PMR 10 years ago and have been on low dose Prednisone (5mg) ever since. Flares happen about once a year on...
Can ultrasound help confirm PMR diagnosis?
Diagnosed with PMR Jan 2024. Did the 20 mg prednisone to start, tapered down to 7.5 by August when symptoms returned. Back up to 20...
PMR symptom flare from a head cold
I have been on prednisone (started at 30mg) since May and now have tapered to 5mg with no issues. This week Santa has brought me...
PMR and travel
I am wondering if anyone has traveled outside the country while tapering? If so, would like any travel recommendations. Thank you.
Disorientation and confusion
I’m in the process of tapering down from 20mg now down to 10. Does anyone else have the feeling of disorientation or confusion during the...
Anti-inflammatory diet and supplements for PMR
Hi, I have been dealing with polymyalgia rheumatica for a little over three months and have been taking 25 mg pf prednisone per day with...
Lung complications with PMR?
I was diagnosed with PMR in August of last year, not showing many symptoms. I was on Prednisolone and am now tapering and should be...
PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms
I've read through the discussions and note all the different dosages of prednisone, different lengths of time taking prednisone, plus the addition of other meds,...
Shingles vaccination while on steroids
I am 78, tapering down on Prenisolone, currently 5mg. I have been offered a shingles vaccination by my GP. Is there any evidence of danger...
Urgent Question Regarding Prednisone Burst Dosage
Hello, I've had PMR for 2 years. After lots of struggles finally tapered to 5 mg daily. Currently on vacation hours from home, developed severe...
PMR - How will I know I am in remission?
How will I know I am remission? I have significant pain each am... and am tapering 1 mg per month... Would remission mean I have...
How much Prednisone to increase?
Tapered from 10 mgm Prednisone to 7.5 mgm and it was too much. Increased to 10 mgm 10 days ago, but I'm still having pain...
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