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I personally take a biologic called Actemra (tocilizumab). My rheumatologist had to get authorization to prescribe...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848172/
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The impact of Prednisone on A1C
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 23, 2023
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My PMR is almost six years old. I have tapered off prednisone three times only to...
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How did your PMR begin?
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 17, 2023
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Pleased your quality of life has so improved. I was very reluctant to go on Prednisone...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844191/
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How did your PMR begin?
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 16, 2023
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Are you currently taking both Actemra and prednisone? I took prednisone daily for 12 years for...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843985/
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PMR - How will I know I am in remission?
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 16, 2023
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I have peripheral neuropathy too. It was confirmed by an EMG and a nerve conduction study...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842749/
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Peripheral Neuropathy - Result of PMR or Prednisone?
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 13, 2023
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Hello @valerie6062, Welcome to Connect. I haven't read any conclusive evidence on prednisone causing neuropathy but...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842528/
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Peripheral Neuropathy - Result of PMR or Prednisone?
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 13, 2023
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That is interesting and thanks for sharing your journey @robin1040. I couldn’t tolerate the methotrexate so...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842507/
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PMR with normal blood markers
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 13, 2023
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As I understand it, you should only be tapering at a pace where you have no...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842497/
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Two weeks in, frightened by meds, PMR and COVID Booster Shot
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 13, 2023
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I was diagnosed in Nov 2022, they think the Shingrix vaccine triggered the PMR. Got a...
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Last Covid Booster in August 2022 I’ve had severe pain. Probable PMR
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 12, 2023
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Hi @everettcatlin, There are a couple of other discussions you might find helpful for tapering off...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841286/
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PMR with normal blood markers
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 11, 2023
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