Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

I was diagnosed with PMR sept of 24. Pain in neck arms shoulders hips buttocks. Started prednisone 15 mg. Feeling good about a month ago...

Hi - I'm new to the group and still in the process of being diagnosed (I finally found a Dr. that knows stuff), but am...

Had 5 months of 65mg methotrexate per week. Now notice 2 pea size lumps on back of hand. I don't think they are ganglions. Has...

Hi, I've been struggling with PMR since May '22. Most of my symptoms are typical though apparently unusually stubborn; I'm currently on 40mg/day prednisone and...

Has PMR affected your hands? In February, I noticed my legs and arms were often sore and stiff (no pain in my neck or shoulders)....

Is prednisone meant to be effective 24 hrs? Every morning I can barely move, it takes 3 to 4 hours before the prednisone kicks in....

I saw a chiropractor on Friday, as for some months I have woken up with bilateral stiffness and pain in my shoulders and hips and,...

My rheumatologist states the neuropathy in my hands and feet is not PMR. However, I never had issues previously except for very mild arthritis in...

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...

Anyone else get debilitating swelling in their hands with onset of PMR? Also broke out in rash on my elbows & hands. Two days after...