Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

For almost three years I have been tapering off Prednisone. I am on a cocktail of medication, including pregabalin, tyeene, prednisone, and sometimes celebrex. And...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

I’ve been doing the PMR dance for a couple of years. (Sometimes it’s a slow waltz, sometimes it’s The Jerk.) I’m currently at 5mg prednisone,...

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...

Background 1. PMR 40 -20-15-10-7.5-5-2.5-0 mg/daily tapering over 5 months, 77-yr old male in great shape. PMR triggered overseas dive trip (Malaysia) unexpectedly and exceedingly...

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...

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)....

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...

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...

Hi, I am only new to PMR. Currently on 15mg daily tapering down to 12.5 next week. I was shocked when diagnosed as like many...