Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

I've had undiagnosed PMR for 4 years. Doctors said that wasn't it because of the blood tests but after being part of this group for...

I was diagnosed with PMR in May 2023. My GP agreed to start me on 10mg daily of prednisone. Blood markers both positive. I did...

I started with PMR in June - July and began with 20 mg prednisone and am 10 weeks into methotrexate. I do have hand pain,...

I was diagnosed with PMR in December and placed on prednisone which took most of my pain away. Saw rheum for first time in early...

Plaquenil has been suggested to me by rheumatology a few times especially when I was experiencing hand problems with xrays revealing cppd. I now had...

Recently, I’ve been trying to research out the possible connection of PMR and the use of statin drugs. Does anyone have any information they would...

Hello everyone again, Need some opinions please. Over the last 12 months, had second Covid, terrible flare, increased hand and feet pain, slightly elevated Sed...

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...

I had symptoms of PMR nine years ago and rheumatologist prescribed prednison. I took this for a few months and tapered off to 2 mg....

I have an appointment at Dr. Surgery on the 24th about my hip which I am 90% sure is not PMR flare. So hopefully they...

I was put on 15 mg of prednizone and felt well enough to go on holiday. However started massive cramping in hands and legs. Sometimes...

I’m curious if anyone with PMR who is taking Kevzara has experienced this. My blood work, including C-reactive protein, is now in the normal range,...

I am 6 years into a pmr diagnosis and have made many posts here. I see several specialits and often wondered about a connection of...

My encounter with PMR began in November 2022, when suddenly I was beset with the pain and stiffness you are all familiar with. Even rolling...

Hello all. Recent dx of PMR with lack of markers although sed rate does go above “normal” at times. CRP never elevated. PCP gave me...

In September of 2025 I was hit suddenly with all the symptoms of PMR. I did have the carpal tunnel syndrome while pregnant, many years...

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...

My still formally undiagnosed "PMR" started as thigh pain in January '24. Since then, I've gone the exhausting route of seeing rheums, ophthalmologist, my GP,...

At my rheumatologist appointment today, considering blood tests and xrays done after the first appointment 4mths ago, and an examination of hands and feet (Hands...

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...