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New to PMR
I am new to this, so apologies if I am not using this forum correctly. Diagnosed last week with PMR by my GP, diagnosis confirmed...
PMR: Anyone have Stress Fractures while on prednisone?
Anyone have any experience about having stress fractures while on prednisone? I was diagnosed with PMR almost 2 years ago. Started on 15 mgs. prednisone...
Pain ever goes away on its own?
I was on Prednisone from the previous July through May this year for PMR, tapering off. I felt ok for a while, with minor pain...
Statins - side-effects, PMR, Giant Cell Arteritis
My husband was diagnosed with PMR May 2023, GCA (giant cell arteritis) Feb 2024. He's been on high-dose Prednisone the entire time. Started on 30...
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...
Post-surgery symptoms
Had lumbar spinal fusion three weeks ago. Was on 2.5 mg prednisone pre- and post-surgery, now at 2mg. Stopped my leflunomide (Arava) 10 days before...
Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms
Since it's been a couple of years since the last discussion I found about one of my problems since going on Pred---red eyes that are...
PMR: anyone have problems with diarrhea
Diagnosed in June 2022. Have tapered from 40 mg to 3 mg. Taking supplements: multivitamin, magnesium + calcium, vit D, fish oils, turmeric, pycogenol. Gave...
Lingering Stiffness Left Thigh
I find that when tapering, I have this lingering stiffness remaining in only my left thigh. All other stiffness responds to my 1-1/2 mg. Medrol....
Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.
I was diagnosed with PMR in January after ending up in emergency with extreme pain and unable to walk. In the hospital they gave me...
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...
Timing of meds: don't do what I did!
I've been more or less successfully tapering with the morning pred dose, supplemented with Meloxicam with dinner as prescribed by my rheumy, but I had...
how to know how much to increase Prednisone dosage during flare
I have PMR and tapered down from 20mg/day to 2 mg/day of Prednisone over 15 months. Then, yesterday I woke up stiff and in pain...
Working out with PMR
I'm a newbie to PMR and glad I found this forum. I have so many questions. I'm around the corner from 69 years old and...
Glucocorticoid-induced Adrenal Insufficiency
Finally some guidance from endocrinologists. This is recent information about a topic that is near and dear to me. It discusses many of the problems...
PMR relapse symptoms
For anyone who had PMR and tapered off steroids. Did your PMR come back? How quickly? And did it feel the same as the first...
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...
PMR questions about prednisone, surgery limitations, pain and more
I'm relatively new to the PMR scene - diagnosed in June. I'm wondering if anyone has experience with unremitting pain in one or both shoulders....
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/GCA patient asking about headaches
I was diagnosed in December 2024 with PMR/GCA I have tapered down from 48 mg. Methoprednosone to now at 12mg. an on my 2nd week...
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