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Swollen feet, ankles, legs & knees
I had PMR a few years ago & it affected my arms and hands. After being on Prednisone for a year it cleared up. Last...
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...
Has anyone experienced edema in their ankles and feet?
I contracted PMR 8 months ago when I came down with Covid. it’s started with stiffness in my neck and swelling in my hands rests....
Doctors' confusion over diagnosis: Questions they should ask
Since a rheumatologist diagnosed my PMR more than two and a half years ago, two other doctors have second-guessed him. Because PMR is a disease...
How to reduce synovial cysts
With the onset of PMR I developed a number of synovial cysts--many being on my hands. They are quite painful. Any recommendations for reducing their...
Does anyone have poor circulation and cold feet? PMR or prednisone?
I developed poor circulation in my hands and feet after diagnosis and commencing Prednisone treatment, my feet are never warm. I also developed peripheral neuropathy...
Anyone else have strange neurological symptoms with PMR?
I’ve had PMR for 3 months. In the last month my hands have become shaky and I am always dropping things. Fingers feel a bit...
The pros and cons of Prednisone
Hello. My name is Jean and I’m new to this group. I feel like I have a unique perspective regarding the “evil” steroid drug prednisone…....
What a ride it has been ...for me at least!
I started my ride on this PMR train in August, and I have been on a whirlwind tour since. I feel it's the old "One...
Multiple triggers aka when the chickens come home to roost
I am 71 and was officially diagnosed in April, 2023. Reading these posts as well as research articles has been really helpful. It seems there...
Weaning off long term use of prednisone.
I started taking prednisone 10 mg 12-13 years ago for PMR and am now at 3 mg. Now my Rheumatologist says it looks like I...
Muscle Weakness with PMR, can I resume working with weights?
This is my second bout with PMR. I had so much energy the first time on prednisone . I’m reducing much slower this time, but...
Can PMR be induced by Exercise
Just a theory; I been treated for PMR since April 2023. It began after I stated new exercises for my legs (which I haven’t done...
TKR and PMR
I was diagnosed with PMR Nov. 2021. I am down to 1/2 predisolone pill every other day. In general. I continue to experience fatigue, off...
Supplements to reduce inflammation
I was diagnosed with PMR about a year ago after I got the high does flu shot. My send rate was not that high but...
Can Hashimotos be caused by PMR?
In 2017 I was diagnosed with Hashimoto & put on Levothyroxine. After 2 yrs on meds & not feeling better I sought out an endocrinologist....
Worrying GCA development: Lost sight in one eye temporarily
I have GCA having been biopsied last January. I am on Actemra which I am handing well and was on a taper of Prednisone. 6...
What to tell adult kids? Dad diagnosed with giant cell arteritis (GCA)
Our kids live out of state and haven't seen their dad since he developed giant cell arteritis (GCA). I'm headed down for a visit this...
Can the pain of PMR be aggravated from a stomach virus?
Last summer I was diagnosed with having PMR. I was placed on Prednisone to manage the pain, but my body could not tolerate this drug...
Last Covid Booster in August 2022 I’ve had severe pain. Probable PMR
It’s been a journey and a difficult one to even get to this point. My arm (right) pain after shot was unbearable. Then it spread...