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Hello Abbeyc, I started on 20 mg of Prednisone 4/21 (16mnths) down to 6mg now. Tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742572/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 28, 2022

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Like John, I too, use prednisone and have learned to manage the tapering. And like you,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739503/

Discussion: PMR and Sciatica with Back Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 20, 2022

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Very sorry to hear that your pain is not resolved. I will echo what others have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738834/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 18, 2022

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I've been having trouble with severe foot and leg cramping. Yesterday I saw my dr and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738692/

Discussion: Is anyone else diagnosed with PMR experiencing weakness in their legs?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 18, 2022

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@johnbishop Thanks John, this article is very helpful and should be read by all who are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738649/

Discussion: Prednisone detox: What is it?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 17, 2022

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My Rheumatologist told me that tapering off the Prednisone does cause shedding. I agree with John...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738342/

Discussion: Hair loss from PMR or Steroids?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 17, 2022

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Hi Mickie @njtodctode, Both times I started at 20 mg and was able to drop down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737743/

Discussion: Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

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I was diagnosed with PMR in April 2022 after 2 months of guessing what was wrong...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737634/

Discussion: Is anyone else diagnosed with PMR experiencing weakness in their legs?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

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It has taken me 2 years to get to 7 mg of Prednisone from 80 mg....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737276/

Discussion: Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 14, 2022

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I have recently split my dose of prednisone taking 10 mg in the morning and 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736977/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 13, 2022

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