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That 7 mg dose of prednisone was so difficult for me to get past. I’m truly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200211/

Discussion: The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

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"People participate from other countries like Canada, UK and Australia. Those folks are given PREDNISOLONE, not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197350/

Discussion: Worried about GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

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Don't expect immediate pain relief like when prednisone takes effect. You might not have any decrease...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195523/

Discussion: Just Started Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

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I was tapering from 15mg prednisone, going good til I hit 5 then had to return...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190196/

Discussion: Flare

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

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Hello @nothatkaren, Welcome to Connect. Good question and PMR does seem to sneak up on you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189506/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and contemplating how long this has been coming on.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

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You are a little ahead of me on taper, but I am doing it in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188263/

Discussion: Anti-inflammatory diet and supplements for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

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"The goal is zero, so however we get there is fantastic!" -------------- I very much agree....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186751/

Discussion: Still confused about tapering

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

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Off prednisone since mid-September, slow taper for 18 months, PMR still in remission, but the fatigue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177857/

Discussion: Length of PMR condition

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

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"I did approach my new rheumatologist (first appt with her) about checking for antibodies to Actemra…....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176425/

Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

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Dad cue, Thanks for the response, I know you are very well versed in this subject!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176366/

Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

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