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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

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Muscle Weakness with PMR, can I resume working with weights?
This is my second bout with PMR. I had so much energy the first time on prednisone . I’m reducing much slower this time, but...
Last active: Mar 13, 2022
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Can PMR be induced by Exercise
Just a theory; I been treated for PMR since April 2023. It began after I stated new exercises for my legs (which I haven’t done...
Last active: Jun 19 1:56pm
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Doctors' confusion over diagnosis: Questions they should ask
Since a rheumatologist diagnosed my PMR more than two and a half years ago, two other doctors have second-guessed him. Because PMR is a disease...
Last active: Jun 2 8:37pm
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TKR and PMR
I was diagnosed with PMR Nov. 2021. I am down to 1/2 predisolone pill every other day. In general. I continue to experience fatigue, off...
Last active: May 23, 2023
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Supplements to reduce inflammation
I was diagnosed with PMR about a year ago after I got the high does flu shot. My send rate was not that high but...
Last active: Dec 30, 2021
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Can Hashimotos be caused by PMR?
In 2017 I was diagnosed with Hashimoto & put on Levothyroxine. After 2 yrs on meds & not feeling better I sought out an endocrinologist....
Last active: Apr 26, 2023
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Worrying GCA development: Lost sight in one eye temporarily
I have GCA having been biopsied last January. I am on Actemra which I am handing well and was on a taper of Prednisone. 6...
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Last active: Dec 26, 2020
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What to tell adult kids? Dad diagnosed with giant cell arteritis (GCA)
Our kids live out of state and haven't seen their dad since he developed giant cell arteritis (GCA). I'm headed down for a visit this...
Last active: Apr 15 10:19pm
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Can the pain of PMR be aggravated from a stomach virus?
Last summer I was diagnosed with having PMR. I was placed on Prednisone to manage the pain, but my body could not tolerate this drug...
Last active: Dec 30, 2022
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Last Covid Booster in August 2022 I’ve had severe pain. Probable PMR
It’s been a journey and a difficult one to even get to this point. My arm (right) pain after shot was unbearable. Then it spread...
Last active: Apr 28, 2023