Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

I had PMR a few years ago & it affected my arms and hands. After being on Prednisone for a year it cleared up. Last...

I'm thinking of going off Prednisone and onto Kevzara. Having such bad side effects with Pred that I'm so wanting to stop taking it. The...

I contracted PMR 8 months ago when I came down with Covid. it’s started with stiffness in my neck and swelling in my hands rests....

With the onset of PMR I developed a number of synovial cysts--many being on my hands. They are quite painful. Any recommendations for reducing their...

I developed poor circulation in my hands and feet after diagnosis and commencing Prednisone treatment, my feet are never warm. I also developed peripheral neuropathy...

I’ve had PMR for 3 months. In the last month my hands have become shaky and I am always dropping things. Fingers feel a bit...

Hello. My name is Jean and I’m new to this group. I feel like I have a unique perspective regarding the “evil” steroid drug prednisone…....

I started my ride on this PMR train in August, and I have been on a whirlwind tour since. I feel it's the old "One...

I am 71 and was officially diagnosed in April, 2023. Reading these posts as well as research articles has been really helpful. It seems there...

I started taking prednisone 10 mg 12-13 years ago for PMR and am now at 3 mg. Now my Rheumatologist says it looks like I...