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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

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Took a Fall
I'm so angry and frustrated right now. Legs have been feeling much better. Rotator cuffs and shoulders still painful but somewhat improved. Have resumed walking...
Last active: Oct 10, 2024
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...
Last active: May 23, 2023
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...
Last active: Jun 11, 2024
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...
Last active: Dec 30, 2021
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....
Last active: Apr 26, 2023
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...
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Last active: Dec 26, 2020
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 active: Dec 30, 2022
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...
Last active: Apr 28, 2023
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...
Last active: Jun 2, 2024
Deep aching migrating pain in lowr legs/arms?
LONG 3 yr story made short: With the onset of COVID Nov 2020, I began experiencing deep migrating aching pain in my buttocks, lower legs...
Last active: Dec 6, 2023
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...
Last active: Jun 19, 2024
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...
Last active: Aug 16, 2024
Giant cell arteritis:I’m afraid and would appreciate any advice
In April of 2015 I was diagnosed with polymyalgia and giant cell arteritis and was put on 60m of prednisone daily.<br />After a month my...
Last active: Nov 26, 2023
PAIN SYMMETRICALLY AGE 70 ON A NEW LONG JOURNEY FOR SNSWERS
Had brain surgery also stents for anersyums . 35 replacement joint surgery in hands every time a replacement broke dr who develop them put in...
Last active: Nov 5, 2023
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...
Last active: Apr 15, 2024
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…....
Last active: Jun 14, 2024
New Diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (Husband)
Hello Justin and all!I am new in this group and would appreciate your advices on the subject of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR). My husband, John has...
Last active: Feb 29, 2024
Questioning my diagnosis of PMR
I am a 72 year old female. I started having symptoms 5 years ago. It came on very suddenly as weakness in my legs. I...
Last active: Jul 1, 2022
PMR and tapering -- will blood work change?
I received a private message from @alanbruce that I think a lot of you may be interested in or thinking about. Alan said it was...
Last active: Jul 6, 2021