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@nyxygirl Thank-you for the article about the debate doctors are having. I was good to read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012549/

Discussion: ACR Convergence 2023 Nov -Program abstracts are available for view

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

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@lindaadel I encourage you to suggest a biologic to your rheumatologist. I’m on a monthly infusion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133963/

Discussion: Treating PMR with Prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine

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Posted: Aug 31, 2024

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Both videos come from a rheumatologist's perspective and are based on the medical "guidelines" for treating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270600/

Discussion: How to Slowly and Safely Taper Off Prednisone but ... no set rules.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 31 5:42am

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I was never pain free before PMR was diagnosed. I didn't expect to be pain free...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274895/

Discussion: PMR and prednisone

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Posted: Apr 5 12:44pm

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For many autoimmune conditions, prednisone is used initially as a "bridge" to treatment with a biologic....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277100/

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

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Posted: Apr 8 11:05am

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One additional thing ... the endocrinolgist monitored my cortisol level while I was on 3 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277794/

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 9 10:44am

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My rheumy wants me off prednisone (me too) so has prescribed tapering from 10mg, 1mg every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277940/

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 9 1:28pm

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For Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), steroid-sparing medications are used to reduce the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292844/

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

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Posted: Apr 29 2:22pm

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I am 76 but was first diagnosed when I was 71. I have been tapered off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291217/

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 27 1:18pm

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Welcome @euchrema20, You are not alone with the fatigue. It was with me often when my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233009/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 9 12:30pm

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