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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

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Does anyone have poor circulation and cold feet? PMR or prednisone?
I developed poor circulation in my hands and feet after diagnosis and commencing Prednisone treatment, my feet are never warm. I also developed peripheral neuropathy...
Last active: Jun 11, 2024
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Taking prednisone before sleep.
Has anyone tried taking prednisone in the evening rather than in the morning as is usually recommended? I'm a couple of months down the PMR...
Last active: Apr 16 7:39pm
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Can the pain of PMR be aggravated from a stomach virus?
Last summer I was diagnosed with having PMR. I was placed on Prednisone to manage the pain, but my body could not tolerate this drug...
Last active: Dec 30, 2022
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Last Covid Booster in August 2022 I’ve had severe pain. Probable PMR
It’s been a journey and a difficult one to even get to this point. My arm (right) pain after shot was unbearable. Then it spread...
Last active: Apr 28, 2023
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Doctors' confusion over diagnosis: Questions they should ask
Since a rheumatologist diagnosed my PMR more than two and a half years ago, two other doctors have second-guessed him. Because PMR is a disease...
Last active: Jun 2, 2024
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Took a Fall
I'm so angry and frustrated right now. Legs have been feeling much better. Rotator cuffs and shoulders still painful but somewhat improved. Have resumed walking...
Last active: Oct 10, 2024
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Can PMR be induced by Exercise
Just a theory; I been treated for PMR since April 2023. It began after I stated new exercises for my legs (which I haven’t done...
Last active: Jun 19, 2024
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Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms
Since it's been a couple of years since the last discussion I found about one of my problems since going on Pred---red eyes that are...
Last active: Aug 16, 2024
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PAIN SYMMETRICALLY AGE 70 ON A NEW LONG JOURNEY FOR SNSWERS
Had brain surgery also stents for anersyums . 35 replacement joint surgery in hands every time a replacement broke dr who develop them put in...
Last active: Nov 5, 2023
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What to tell adult kids? Dad diagnosed with giant cell arteritis (GCA)
Our kids live out of state and haven't seen their dad since he developed giant cell arteritis (GCA). I'm headed down for a visit this...
Last active: Apr 15, 2024