Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

I’m wondering what the symptoms are for GCA if you’ve been on prednisone for 2 1/2 months. I’m experiencing some symptoms, but they don’t seem...

I have cancer and receive immunotherapy. Now I have PMR due to an overactive immune system. I had a couple of treatments of the immunotherapy...

After 31 months on steroids, plus Tyenne infusions (similar to Actmera) I've been able to taper down to 2mg. But I've been stuck there for...

After being sick with bronchitis, last year, and being treated with antibiotics , after a month suddenly over night I experienced shoulders and hip/ girdle...

Hi all - looks like a great site! I have been dealing with this disease since late February with an initial diagnosis of pinched nerves...

I have been on Prednisone for a little more than 2 years . I have tapered to 2 mg and have developed pseudo gout in...

I was diagnosed with PMR the end of October. I’m presently taking 7 mg and on a tapering of 1 mg every 2 weeks. I...

I’ve been a casual meditator for years, and have lately been looking for support as I taper down the (hopefully) last leg of Prednisone use....

I started taking prednisone two weeks ago at 15mg, which was changed to 20mg a couple of days later. I split the dose between early...

Has anyone experienced tiny reddish bumps on their back that are itchy, while tapering off prednisone? I’ve been tapering off the Prednisone each month which...

I convinced my rheumatologist to let me start at 1 mg instead of the standard 20. I'd had a bad experience before with 5 and...

Diagnosed with PMR in March, was on 20 mg of prednisone for 6 weeks and then tapered 2.5 until I reached 10mg in June and...

This is a good video discussing a biologic for autoimmune conditions. I like how it talks about identifying your priorities. It also says lifestyle changes...

I was diagnosed 6 months ago. I am trying to taper off prednisone. I am currently taking 9 mg, trying to taper to 8mg. I...

I was diagnosed with PMR in January 2025. I have been tapering down on the prednisone and I’m now down to .5 mg. My most...

I've been on prednisone for a year and a half. As high as 60mg and have now managed to taper to 3.5. I was diagnosed...

I was diagnosed with PMR in May 2025. After 7 months of being on prednisone, I was able to taper off completely, but then had...

Today marks the 24th day since I tapered to zero prednisone. I did my taper very slowly, dropping 0.5 mg per month since June of...

Does Prednisone cause a change in hair texture. My hair has become very dry and much thinner since I've been on Prednisone. My dosage is...

I was diagnosed with PMR in April, 2023 and prescribed 15 mg of prednisone tapering monthly until completely off by May, 2024. Understandably, my previous...