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@dadcue I’m guessing I would have held off prednisone for 20 to 22 hours between my...

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Discussion: Testing for Cortisol levels during taper of prednisone

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Posted: Jan 8 1:15pm

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@lluth412 Timing is crucial ... I think between 8 and 10 a.m. for a morning cortisol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1476969/

Discussion: Testing for Cortisol levels during taper of prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 7 6:14pm

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Short answer, yes! I am down to 1mg after starting with 20mg Dec 2024. When I...

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Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.

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Posted: Jan 5 8:55am

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I've been off of Prednisone for 7 months after 2 years of tapering. About every two...

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Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 4 8:27am

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@stonewheel I recognize all of your pain, even in my hips although I have two total...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474001/

Discussion: Connecting the Dots with PMR

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Posted: Jan 4 2:37am

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@dadcue Two professionals do not think I have adrenal insufficiency judging by my symptoms when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1472901/

Discussion: Smallest amount of prednisone for adrenal glands to work again?

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Posted: Jan 2 11:54am

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@kare1 I asked a similar question when an endocrinologist told me to stay on 3 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1470983/

Discussion: PMR relapse symptoms

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Posted: Dec 30, 2025

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@tweetypie13 I had a competely different experience when Actemra was offered to me. My rheumatologist said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1470214/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Dec 29, 2025

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@gem3850 I am experiencing digestive issues as well. My gastrointestinal system has totally changed since being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1469893/

Discussion: PMR relapse symptoms

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Posted: Dec 29, 2025

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Welcome @joyl263, It's good to hear GLP-1 helped with your tapering and getting rid of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514156/

Discussion: Has anyone lost weight with PMR/GCA on high dose Prednisone?

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Posted: Feb 25 7:53am

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