Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

4,057 total results

Comment

Finally, after 3-1/2 years on Prednisone and several flare-ups, I am today down to my last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919512/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

Comment

@johnbishop - I know you had two bouts of PMR but you were able to taper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919116/

Discussion: Does adrenal insufficiency with unregulated inflammation cause flares?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Comment

Hi, For me the prednisone side effect included overall tiredness at times and napping during the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912835/

Discussion: Sleeping 9-10 hours with tapering Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

Comment

So sorry you are having trouble with your dosage of prednisone. PMR is a tricky condition...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911149/

Discussion: New to PMR - Are Monthly Labs and Check-ups normal?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

Comment

My pain relief was within an hour or two of taking my dose of prednisone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911132/

Discussion: New to PMR - Are Monthly Labs and Check-ups normal?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

Comment

An "effective dose" takes into account a variety of factors. It isn't only about pain. Even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909409/

Discussion: The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

Comment

I started prednisone at 15mg per day, after a hiccup where my dr wanted me to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907952/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 5, 2023

Comment

@mikeshell Hmmm -- that is interesting tapering protocol - again i am curious - did your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907207/

Discussion: Trying to determine long term prednisone versus other prescriptions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

Comment

Hello @jillrp, Welcome to Connect. @ghsmith only posted once and has not been back on Connect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906211/

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Comment

Hi, I, too, exercise a lot but it really hasn’t protected me against the PMR set...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905596/

Discussion: Tapering angst

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

Autoimmune Diseases

Follow

16442

44 minutes ago

Follow

15642

3 hours ago

Visiting Mayo Clinic

Follow

5735

10 hours ago

Follow

11997

15 hours ago

Follow

3096

1 day ago