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Thank you John. You are a wonderful source of information and good advice. I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252701/

Discussion: PMR and pain levels

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 7 3:22pm

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Welcome @bravo1, Thanks for sharing how you taper. We are all different and it definitely helps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253320/

Discussion: PMR and pain levels

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 8 1:25pm

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I think a low cortisol is expected after months on prednisone. It potentially is a serious...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253368/

Discussion: Very low end of normal lab values for cortisol and ACTH after stopping

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 8 2:40pm

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No ... DHEA wasn't recommended. I tried DHEA for a month on my own and stopped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226780/

Discussion: If you have tapering problems below 5 mg this might explain why.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 1 9:19am

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Yes, Inflammation markers can be normal (as with me) and you can still have PMR. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227512/

Discussion: what does the community consider a normal SED rate for GCA/PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 2 9:26am

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Hand pain has been a constant for me along with hip and shoulder. PMR started in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216207/

Discussion: Hand pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 19 8:02am

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I was diagnosed with PMR in November 2022 at 58 yrs old, and started on 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088970/

Discussion: Symptoms after you stop prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

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hi, my name is Joni and I have had polymyalgia rheumatica for over 6 years. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/69249/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica treatment options

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 23, 2012

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Hello @bix53, I see that you have already connected with @joanna626 and I would like to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921425/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica treatment options

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

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Thanks so much! The higher dose did clear the pain but my Rheumatologist is concerned about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218491/

Discussion: PMR and Work

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 21 7:56pm

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