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@tapamil65 Hello and welcome to the PMR group! I agree that this forum is a wealth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131708/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

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I had to slow my taper by alternating 3mg/2.5 mg every other day for a week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131513/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

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I was diagnosed with PMR in January 2024. My skin bruised and tore easily when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131121/

Discussion: Skin changes with prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

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Welcome @yertondg, Sorry you've had such a struggle with PMR and hopefully the new rheumatologist can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129794/

Discussion: Has anyone successfully weaned off prednisone without using a biologic

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 24, 2024

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What you have described is one of the reasons why long term prednisone use can end...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128306/

Discussion: Has anyone successfully weaned off prednisone without using a biologic

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

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I believe, although no doctor can conform positively, that I contracted PMR a week after my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127956/

Discussion: Could your PMR have been a result of the Covid mRNA vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

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I am on 1.5mg of prednisone.. 8 years now of having tapered from 25 and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127904/

Discussion: Grouped Into 3 Buckets

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Posted: Aug 21, 2024

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Hi @centralflorida, I forgot to mention that when prednisone did give me insomnia, I had it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126875/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

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Hi @centralflorida, that seems a high dosage of prednisone for PMR - it's usually about 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126445/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

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I was told 30 years ago that there are "3 possibilities" which I think are generally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126422/

Discussion: Grouped Into 3 Buckets

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

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