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They ordered the biopsy and I did not have GCA. I was put on prednisone 20...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099650/
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A Bizarre Change in Condition
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 5, 2024
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Tylenol (acetaminophen) is okay to take with prednisone. It's called Panadol (paracetamol) in Australia. My doctor...
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Very new to PMR
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 4, 2024
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I’ve had PMR since early April 2022. Have been under the care of a rheumatologist since...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098069/
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Holistic medicine approach to PMR
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 2, 2024
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Google "Dead slow taper." It is a tried and true method for getting off prednisone for...
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I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 2, 2024
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I have been on Actemra for 5 years. I started with injections every 2 weeks. I...
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Good information to know about prednisone.
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 30, 2024
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I didn't have pain and stiffness for another autoimmune condition which had symptoms similar to PMR....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095799/
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Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 28, 2024
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I don't have any experience with changing but I was a DEX user. I know I...
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In process of changing from dexamethasone back to prednisone any sugg?
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 27, 2024
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I am tapering my prednisone dose and am now down to 5mg . My rheumatologist wants...
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Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 26, 2024
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Methotrexate is used to help prevent inflammation while trying to taper off prednisone. The idea if...
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Tapering Pains Body Response or PMR?
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 25, 2024
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My mantra is there isn't any "best way" to taper off Prednisone. There are some guidelines...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094069/
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Tapering Pains Body Response or PMR?
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 25, 2024
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