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Prednisone and Antidepressants
I’m 63 and was diagnosed with PMR 4 months ago. My life is upside down. I have tapered down to 20mg Prednisone, not without a...
Last active: Jan 8, 2025
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Biologic Medications-Video about how to decide what is right for you.
This is a good video discussing a biologic for autoimmune conditions. I like how it talks about identifying your priorities. It also says lifestyle changes...
Last active: Mar 4 5:01pm
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PMR recurrence
After 15 months my PMR resolved in Aug of ‘25. Just after New Year I started having symptoms. Put off testing until recently. It’s definitely...
Last active: Mar 17 6:53pm
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Weight based prednisone dosing
I was diagnosed with PMR in early December 2024. Classic symptoms. Prednisone rapidly relieved symptoms. Was initially given 40 mg but weaned quickly to 20....
Last active: Mar 7 1:36pm
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Smallest amount of prednisone for adrenal glands to work again?
I was diagnosed with PMR in May 2025. After 7 months of being on prednisone, I was able to taper off completely, but then had...
Last active: Jan 5 3:46pm
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GCA Symptons while on Predisone
I’m wondering what the symptoms are for GCA if you’ve been on prednisone for 2 1/2 months. I’m experiencing some symptoms, but they don’t seem...
Last active: Mar 25, 2025
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Tapering too quickly?
I posted earlier, but I don't see it anywhere. I started 10/31/25 on prednisone. Landed at 25mg. Rheumatologist had me start tapering 1mg every 7-10...
Last active: Feb 9 2:19pm
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Prednisone and neuropathy
Before prednisone and PMR, I had a very, very mild case of non-diabetic neuropathy. I've been on pred for five months and in the last...
Last active: Mar 3 9:27pm
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Has anyone with PMR used Low Dose Naltrexone when trying to taper off
PMR diagnosed 10 months ago. Prednisone started in June (15mg) and slow taper has been done with CRP and sed rates monthly. Did well until...
Last active: Mar 12 6:49pm
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Polymyalgia rheumatica: Any thoughts on my taper plan?
I am currently on 2.5 milligrams of prednisone. I plan on tapering 1/4 milligram every 4-6 weeks to hopefully get down to zero. Any thoughts...
Last active: Mar 12 10:30am