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The Australian tapering schedule is to reduce by 1mg every 4 - 8 weeks (below 10mg)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987293/

Discussion: Is anyone with GCA experiencing jaw tightness?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

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I am on statins now but had similar issues with first statin. Switched to Crestor )generic)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986278/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR shortly after starting statin drug.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 25, 2023

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Isn't that true - we're all worried about the harms caused by the steroids but even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984188/

Discussion: Tapering prednisone and stress

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

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That's a quick reduction from 20mg down to 8mg in only 3 months, faster than the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984041/

Discussion: Tapering prednisone and stress

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

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Hi Mary @marymckeith, I'm sorry to hear you are struggling with additional pain. You mentioned in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980514/

Discussion: Question about PMR pain locations

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 14, 2023

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I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA in April 2023. High doses of Prednisone relieved my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979702/

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

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I was diagnosed with PMR then also developed Giant cell Arteritis (both temples). I was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979510/

Discussion: Very new to PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

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Remember Kevzara (Sarilumab) because it is FDA approved for PMR. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231025/Scientists-achieve-breakthrough-in-treating-neglected-polymyalgia-rheumatica.aspx#:~:text=%22Our%20findings%20show%20promise%20that,is%20common%20among%20older%20people. Actemra (tociliumab) is only FDA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979240/

Discussion: There is a national shortage of rheumatologists.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

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I have had PMR off and on for 30+ years. I have tapered off of prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978100/

Discussion: How long has PMR lasted - I'm trying to find the average

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

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of course first I'd ask ur Dr. I took Tylenol Arthritis (8Hr) which helped as i...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977785/

Discussion: Tapering prednisone and stress

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

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