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PMR and Fatigue. Interesting study
Lots of threads on here to the question of fatigue. I know I suffer from it. It is well documented that steroids can cause fatigue...
Last active: Sep 27, 2024
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Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms
Since it's been a couple of years since the last discussion I found about one of my problems since going on Pred---red eyes that are...
Last active: Aug 16, 2024
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What justifies an increase in prednisone?
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...
Last active: Aug 8, 2024
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Rheumatoid Drs
I was diagnosed with PMR in August of 2023. My family doctor has been all I have seen about my disease. I was ok with...
Last active: Mar 13, 2024
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PMR flare -Shoulder and neck pain..and headaches
I’ve had PMR now for a 18 months. Mostly pain in my hips, thighs, and lower back. I have been trying to taper down the...
Last active: Jun 14, 2024
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Just Started Actemra
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...
Last active: Aug 12, 2025
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Statins - side-effects, PMR, Giant Cell Arteritis
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...
Last active: May 26, 2024
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Urgent Question Regarding Prednisone Burst Dosage
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...
Last active: Aug 29, 2022
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Living with someone on high-dose long-term prednisone
I’d love to hear other people’s experiences of living with someone on high-dose, long-term prednisone. My husband has PMR and a serious case of GCA...
Last active: May 10, 2024
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Non-bilateral neck pain
I have many of the classic PMR symptoms and responded immediately to a 15 mg dosage of Prednisone. I’ve been tapering since the original prescription...
Last active: Jun 27, 2023