Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

I have been on a taper for a couple of months - now at 12.5 mg, down from 20 mg. Skin on my hands and...

I have been tapering for 5 months. I just started 5mg this week. Each time I have tapered after getting below 10mg I always seemed...

I currently had to increase my 20 mg daily prednisone dose to 30 mg to minimize my hip pain and shoulder pain joint complaints but...

In April of 2015 I was diagnosed with polymyalgia and giant cell arteritis and was put on 60m of prednisone daily.<br />After a month my...

I have had two rheumatologists discourage pill splitting. I have to believe they have what I'll call 'medical logic' for discouraging their patients splitting prednisone...

Thank you for all of the information and guidance provided by members of this group. It has been very helpful. I have been tapering down...

I just wanted to share some info about my new treatment but wanted to give you a little history first. I was diagnosed with PMR...

Hello, I've had PMR for 2 years. After lots of struggles finally tapered to 5 mg daily. Currently on vacation hours from home, developed severe...

Subject: Actemra for 90-Year-Old with GCA, High BP & Kidney Disease — Looking for Real Experiences Hi everyone, I’m hoping to hear from anyone who...

My husband was diagnosed with PMR May 2023, GCA (giant cell arteritis) Feb 2024. He's been on high-dose Prednisone the entire time. Started on 30...