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I've had a very good experience with Actemra for treating my PMR and GCA. I've been...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288861/
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Tapering prednisone
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 24 10:51am
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"My understanding of the initial tapering is that there is an assumption that the starting dose...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289247/
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What is the goal when tapering?
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 24 9:23pm
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Flares are hard to define for PMR. Most people just take more Prednisone for any uptick...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318811/
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PMR and the taper
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 2 4:24pm
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Don't get too discouraged. I was on Prednisone for 12 years before learning about Prednisone induced...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320385/
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Testing for Cortisol levels during taper of prednisone
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 4 4:20pm
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"My fear is always GCA and did have some symptoms and a biopsy during my 3rd...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320655/
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PMR relapse symptoms
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 5 7:24am
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It seems that 3 mg or less is the magic dose to allow for adrenal recovery....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320809/
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Trouble going below 3mg
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 5 10:46am
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I can relate to the original comment. I was diagnosed with PMR a little over two...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320251/
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After "recovering" from PMR, still decreased strength/stamina
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 4 12:51pm
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What are you doing to tackle the root cause of your PMR? Prednisone is not a...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319110/
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PMR and the taper
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 3 6:38am
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I have had PMR for 2 years. Down now to 6 mg of prednisone, tapering.05 very...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329096/
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Ozempic for PMR?
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 17 11:13am
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Tapering off prednisone, 7.5mg this week. Also taking methotrexate. Torso stiffness an some pain. Not sure...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314926/
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PMR relapse symptoms
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 28 12:48pm
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