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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...
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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...
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Giant cell arteritis:I’m afraid and would appreciate any advice
In April of 2015 I was diagnosed with polymyalgia and giant cell arteritis and was put on 60m of prednisone daily.<br />After a month my...
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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...
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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...
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The pros and cons of Prednisone
Hello. My name is Jean and I’m new to this group. I feel like I have a unique perspective regarding the “evil” steroid drug prednisone…....
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New Diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (Husband)
Hello Justin and all!I am new in this group and would appreciate your advices on the subject of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR). My husband, John has...
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Questioning my diagnosis of PMR
I am a 72 year old female. I started having symptoms 5 years ago. It came on very suddenly as weakness in my legs. I...
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PMR and tapering -- will blood work change?
I received a private message from @alanbruce that I think a lot of you may be interested in or thinking about. Alan said it was...