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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...
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...
When is your worse time of day with PMR?
I am wondering if anyone else is experiencing this like I am. Before I was diagnosed, when I got up in the morning I was...
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...
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....
PMR diagnosis without markers in blood work
I have been dealing with hip, shoulder,neck and back pain besides other joints for a few years now. Have had injuries ruled out and have...
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...
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...
Prednisone and Osteoperosis
Two years ago I was diagnosed with Osteopenia. This January I was diagnosed with PMR and put on 20 mg Prednisone which I have not...
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...
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)....
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...
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...