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It can take a few days, but if you're not experiencing full relief and are on...

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Discussion: Do I have polymyalgia rheumatica?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 27, 2023

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It must be difficult having been on prednisone for such a long time @gaylerenee. You might...

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Discussion: Weaning off long term use of prednisone.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

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Hi there- So sorry to hear about your pain, and the hair loss. I'm not a...

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Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

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My doctor started me on 15mg prednisone for 14 days with a prescription to fill of...

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Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

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@vellen and @emo, It definitely makes sense and puts the emphasis on listening to your body...

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

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I have fibromyalgia and a different inflammatory arthritis (not PMR), and the medication I take for...

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Discussion: Trying to determine long term prednisone versus other prescriptions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

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Having multiple conditions isn't ideal under any circumstance. When Actemra worked so well for PMR, I...

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Discussion: Trying to determine long term prednisone versus other prescriptions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

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I have been on prednisone for over 5 years for fibromyalgia. Several times I have tapered...

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Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

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Oh gosh; forcing myself to eat breakfast while on prednisone makes me uncomfortable all day. Never...

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Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

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@paulagcl, Did the symptoms reappear after lowering the dosage of prednisone you were taking? If so,...

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Discussion: Symptoms coming and going in severity

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

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