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Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/down-to-1mg-prednisone-and-then-extreme-fatigue-sets-in/
I was diagnosed with PMR in January after ending up in emergency with extreme pain and unable to walk. In the hospital they gave me...
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Last active: Jan 6 6:53am
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Lingering Stiffness Left Thigh
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I find that when tapering, I have this lingering stiffness remaining in only my left thigh. All other stiffness responds to my 1-1/2 mg. Medrol....
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Last active: Jul 9, 2024
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PMR: anyone have problems with diarrhea
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-anyone-have-problems-with-diarrhea/
Diagnosed in June 2022. Have tapered from 40 mg to 3 mg. Taking supplements: multivitamin, magnesium + calcium, vit D, fish oils, turmeric, pycogenol. Gave...
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Last active: Nov 29, 2023
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Switching From Prednisone to Methotrexate!?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/switching-from-prednisone-to-methotrexate/
I was diagnosed with PMR 10 years ago and have been on low dose Prednisone (5mg) ever since. Flares happen about once a year on...
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Last active: Aug 16, 2025
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Timing of meds: don't do what I did!
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/timing-of-meds-dont-do-what-i-did/
I've been more or less successfully tapering with the morning pred dose, supplemented with Meloxicam with dinner as prescribed by my rheumy, but I had...
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Last active: Aug 1, 2024
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Trying To get Answers About GCA
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/trying-to-get-answers-about-gca/
I was diagnosed with GCA in March 2025 and it has been a roller coaster ride and not a good one. My vision has been...
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Last active: Feb 1 7:51pm
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Glucocorticoid-induced Adrenal Insufficiency
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/glucocorticoid-induced-adrenal-insufficiency/
Finally some guidance from endocrinologists. This is recent information about a topic that is near and dear to me. It discusses many of the problems...
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Last active: Apr 28, 2025
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how to know how much to increase Prednisone dosage during flare
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-to-know-how-much-to-increase-prednisone-dosage-during-flare/
I have PMR and tapered down from 20mg/day to 2 mg/day of Prednisone over 15 months. Then, yesterday I woke up stiff and in pain...
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Last active: Jan 19 5:27pm
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How many of you are on your second flare-up?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-many-of-you-are-on-your-second-flare-up/
How many people have come off of Prednisone only to have it reoccur a month later? I have had PMR for 3.5 years and was...
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Last active: Oct 7, 2023
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Using methotrexate with PMR
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/using-methotrexate-with-pmr/
My husband, 72yo, was diagnosed with PMR in March of 2024. He had rather severe symptoms...couldn't get out of chair and pain in neck and...
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Last active: Aug 18, 2025