Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

I had PMR a few years ago & it affected my arms and hands. After being on Prednisone for a year it cleared up. Last...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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…....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In 2017 I was diagnosed with Hashimoto & put on Levothyroxine. After 2 yrs on meds & not feeling better I sought out an endocrinologist....

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...

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...

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...

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...