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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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A PCP decides to refer patients to a rheumatologist when PMR gets complicated. Some people do...
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Wellsbjt@ I am exactly where you are. On Kevzara and have tapered to 4mg. Prednisone. Going...