Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

I'd been taking 15 mg of prednisone for two months after being diagnosed with PMR in early August (I am 62). I saw my doctor...

Subject: Actemra for 90-Year-Old with GCA, High BP & Kidney Disease — Looking for Real Experiences Hi everyone, I’m hoping to hear from anyone who...

In April of 2015 I was diagnosed with polymyalgia and giant cell arteritis and was put on 60m of prednisone daily.<br />After a month my...

I just started Kevzara and hope to tape of Prednisone. I live in a retirement home and enjoy social life around joint meals. With the...

I have been treated for PMR with prednisone since June of 2022. Was doing well on 10 mg until 2 discs blew out in November...

I was diagnosed with PMR in 2007 which was in addition to reactive arthritis with recurring uveitis which was diagnosed in the early 1990's. I...

This is a good video discussing a biologic for autoimmune conditions. I like how it talks about identifying your priorities. It also says lifestyle changes...

Has PMR affected your hands? In February, I noticed my legs and arms were often sore and stiff (no pain in my neck or shoulders)....

After 15 months my PMR resolved in Aug of ‘25. Just after New Year I started having symptoms. Put off testing until recently. It’s definitely...

THANK you for the prompt about adrenal insufficiency @dadcue ! You wrote in the Kevzara thread : " I was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency after...

On June 22nd, 2024 I was diagnosed with PMR and was started on 20 mg prednisone. By July 5th I was down to 12.5 and...

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...

Recently, I’ve been trying to research out the possible connection of PMR and the use of statin drugs. Does anyone have any information they would...

I was diagnosed with PMR in June after months of severe morning pain in my hips to mid thighs and my neck. I started at...

I thought I was doing so well, off Prednisone almost two years, after having PMR and GCA for about two and a half years (one...

From what I’ve read here, my case of PMR is not as severe as others. I respect your strength! After a year tapering from 40mg...

I am tapering off prednisone and currently at 1 mg. I have been monitoring my blood pressure since I was on blood pressure medication prior...

Hi. I think I got PMR after having an infection when I got the first COVID vaccine in 2020. I gradually got severe joint pain...

Before prednisone and PMR, I had a very, very mild case of non-diabetic neuropathy. I've been on pred for five months and in the last...

I just joined today, 1/17/26, after having been diagnosed with GCA & PMR in 7/2024. On High dose (60mg) Prednisone for several months, tapering over...