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There are so many strategies to tapering. Tapering by one half mg works for me but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914489/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

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Steroids were life saving for me. I stuck with the prescribing schedule despite side effects and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910907/

Discussion: New to PMR - Are Monthly Labs and Check-ups normal?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

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Thanks so much! I was diagnosed in April and on 20 mg for two months. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910796/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

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Hmmmm. I am not sure what I said here that led you to think I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908804/

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

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I've posted to this thread before, but I happen to be a registered dietitian who eats...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907293/

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

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I'm 79 with "extreme risk" osteoporosis and really didn't want to use prednisone, but the pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904886/

Discussion: Do I have polymyalgia rheumatica?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

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Tapering failures are very common, almost the norm. I've been on prednisone for 2.5 years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903854/

Discussion: Tapering angst

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

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WOW ! I told @paulagcl Paula in a private message that she was the PMR patient...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892507/

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

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@paulagcl @johnbishop Hello Paula -- I am also three months into PMR ! This Mayo Clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892085/

Discussion: A low place tonight

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 8, 2023

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That makes sense, if you feel the pain is bearable. It’s such a tough situation to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888770/

Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

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