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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

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Need to decide to get a Covid Shot while I have PMR.
I am conflicted on when or if to get a Covid shot. I see from our group than some have had a very bad reaction...
Last active: Nov 1, 2024
New member with PMR
Hi, I’m Terri! I was diagnosed with PMR January 21, 2025, but I have lived with chronic pain for the last 20 years. I’m also...
Last active: Mar 17 11:59am
Sleep apnea and GCA
My husband was diagnosed when PMR May 2023 and GCA Feb 2024. He’s been on very high doses of prednisone that has resulted in osteoporosis....
Last active: Oct 19, 2024
Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey
Good morning everyone.Well, yesterday was my first dose of Kevzara and day one of my taper down to 15mg of prednisone. We'll see how that...
Last active: Jul 16, 2024
Sugar and PMR
Has anyone else found that sugar worsens their PMR symptoms? I've tried cutting the sugar in my diet to an absolute minimum, and it seemed...
Last active: May 24, 2024
Feeling defeated
I guess I'm posting in an effort to reach out seeking some hope and optimism, because PMR is really getting me down. I'm only two...
Last active: Jan 20 1:08pm
PMR and interactions with meds for other conditions
I am a 64 yr old female diagnosed with high blood pressure in February. I also have mild asthma but am otherwise healthy, active, good...
Last active: Nov 29, 2021
Confused about PMR symptoms
I was diagnosed with PMR in August by a rheumatologist. I was placed on 60mg Prednisone. Began tapering and now I am down to 15mg...
Last active: Mar 19, 2024
Getting COVID, Flu etc vaccines while treating for PMR
Hi all, I'm new to this group. I'm finding alot of useful info! I self diagnosed myself with PMR when PT failed to help with...
Last active: Feb 3 3:12pm
PMR with normal blood markers
Hello peoples... I have PMR and have been fine after getting off Pred until the Covid came on stage...then the flare up hit me, along...
Last active: Aug 14, 2024
What do you all think of #Social Media Listening ?
Happy New Year 2025 PMR Pals ! I have been thinking about delving into one of the abstracts from the ACR2024 meeting entitled "Understanding Unmet...
Last active: Jan 6 6:05pm
3 1/2 years of chronic pain~ Still looking for solutions~please help
Do I have Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)??? Please help if you can... I was researching Mayo and came across the support groups. I posted on a...
Last active: May 27, 2024