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My story may help
I think we’ve all noticed that PMR and Prednisone seem to have different stories for everyone. I believe my experience may help some of you...
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...
Kevzara and prednisone for almost a year-
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...
Do CPR and SED rate numbers correspond to pain levels?
I was newly dxed with PMR about 3 weeks ago. I have had a good response to prednisone, started on 10 mg, now tapering with...
Tapering angst
It’s been awhile since I joined and introduced myself. I began my PMR journey July 2022 taking 15mg daily. I thought I was doing a...
PMR symptoms worse in winter? Seasonal?
My PMR was finally diagnosed in January 2024 after my having what I now know were classic symptoms starting in November 2023. Symptoms started slowly,...
Suspect Open Angle Glaucoma after seven months on prednisone
I started prednisone towards the end of April. I began at 15 mg, and have tapered down to 4 mg as of three days ago....
Kevzara Side Effects?
I'm thinking of going off Prednisone and onto Kevzara. Having such bad side effects with Pred that I'm so wanting to stop taking it. The...
How to go from a 7 day 50 mg prednisone to the previous 14 mg
I’d been tapering slowly and was at a 14 mg dose daily after 9 months of treatment for PMR. I was doing quite well I...
GCA Relapse - A Slow Burn
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...
Golf and PMR
Presently on 5mg/day Prednisone from 6 mg/day and taper hasn’t been all that successful as I experienced an increase in symptoms in my shoulders, right...
Worried about GCA
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...
Abdominal discomfort, bloating and acid reflux
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...
Feelings when tapering: My journey
I have been taking Prednisone for 6 weeks now, started on 15mg and massive improvements once on 12.5, walking well, using light weights for training...
PMR's effect on my hands
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)....
PMR and hump on back and chest
One month ago I was diagnosed with PMR which came on after COViD vaccines. I am only 55. My CRP was very high. I was...
Recently Diagnosed With GCA - Still Experiencing Pain
Hi Everyone! I was recently diagnosed with GCA and have been on prednisone for over a month now. I am concerned because I started at...
PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?
Hi, all. I'm wondering if anyone is finding any alternatives to Prednisone in treatment of PMR? I've been on the PMR/Prednisone train for about 6...
Sed Rate still elevated, but pain much improved
I have tapered from 40 mg prednisone last February to a current dose of 9 mg. I’ve also been on methotrexate going on three months,...
Exercise with PMR and/or GCA
My husband was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) May 2023. He started at 30 mg prednisone tapering to 12.5 by January 2024. In November his...