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Post Surgery Expectations
This is day one post double laparoscopic hernia repair. All went well and feeling pretty good. Reaching out to see if anyone else has had...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Taking prednisone before sleep.
Has anyone tried taking prednisone in the evening rather than in the morning as is usually recommended? I'm a couple of months down the PMR...
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…....
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...
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...
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...
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