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Itching and rash from hydroxychloroquine use
I was diagnosed with PMR a year ago and began prednisone treatment at 20mg. 200mg hydroxychloroquine was added after 3 months, then increased to 400mg...
Last active: Jul 3 10:14am
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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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How about knee and lower leg pain?
I've had undiagnosed PMR for 4 years. Doctors said that wasn't it because of the blood tests but after being part of this group for...
Last active: Jun 10, 2024
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Does diet affect the occurrence and severity of pain?
I was diagnosed with PMR in May 2023. My GP agreed to start me on 10mg daily of prednisone. Blood markers both positive. I did...
Last active: Jun 6, 2024
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How much pain to tolerate
I started with PMR in June - July and began with 20 mg prednisone and am 10 weeks into methotrexate. I do have hand pain,...
Last active: Nov 23, 2024
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Why does alcohol relieve my symptoms the next day?
I'm down to 5mg of Prednisone coming down from 15mg over the last 6 months. I have noticed the PMR symptoms gradually coming back commensurate...
Last active: May 1 6:08pm
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PMR and Inflammation Markers
I was diagnosed with PMR in December and placed on prednisone which took most of my pain away. Saw rheum for first time in early...
Last active: May 11, 2023
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PMR and Charlie Horses
Diagnosed with PMR about a month ago. Prednisone is 25 mg a day. Greatly helped with pain, morning routine, and intensity of pain. I go...
Last active: May 13 8:02am
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PMR: Please suggest important first questions to ask rheumatologist
I was diagnosed 3 months ago by my GP after 2 months of pain. I am on 15 mg prednisone which initially took most of...
Last active: Apr 26 1:32pm
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PMR & Statins
Recently, I’ve been trying to research out the possible connection of PMR and the use of statin drugs. Does anyone have any information they would...
Last active: Oct 15, 2025