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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

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Need to decide to get a Covid Shot while I have PMR.
I am conflicted on when or if to get a Covid shot. I see from our group than some have had a very bad reaction...
Last active: Nov 1, 2024
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Sleep apnea and GCA
My husband was diagnosed when PMR May 2023 and GCA Feb 2024. He’s been on very high doses of prednisone that has resulted in osteoporosis....
Last active: Oct 19, 2024
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PMR diagnosis without markers in blood work
I have been dealing with hip, shoulder,neck and back pain besides other joints for a few years now. Have had injuries ruled out and have...
Last active: Feb 18, 2022
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Sugar and PMR
Has anyone else found that sugar worsens their PMR symptoms? I've tried cutting the sugar in my diet to an absolute minimum, and it seemed...
Last active: May 24, 2024
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Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey
Good morning everyone.Well, yesterday was my first dose of Kevzara and day one of my taper down to 15mg of prednisone. We'll see how that...
Last active: Jul 16, 2024
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Feeling defeated
I guess I'm posting in an effort to reach out seeking some hope and optimism, because PMR is really getting me down. I'm only two...
Last active: Jan 20 1:08pm
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New member with PMR
Hi, I’m Terri! I was diagnosed with PMR January 21, 2025, but I have lived with chronic pain for the last 20 years. I’m also...
Last active: Mar 17 11:59am
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PMR and interactions with meds for other conditions
I am a 64 yr old female diagnosed with high blood pressure in February. I also have mild asthma but am otherwise healthy, active, good...
Last active: Nov 29, 2021
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Confused about PMR symptoms
I was diagnosed with PMR in August by a rheumatologist. I was placed on 60mg Prednisone. Began tapering and now I am down to 15mg...
Last active: Mar 19, 2024
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Getting COVID, Flu etc vaccines while treating for PMR
Hi all, I'm new to this group. I'm finding alot of useful info! I self diagnosed myself with PMR when PT failed to help with...
Last active: Feb 3 3:12pm