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Has anyone in remission noticed a lingering muscle weakness from PMR? After 18 months of taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916569/

Discussion: Peripheral Neuropathy - Result of PMR or Prednisone?

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Posted: Aug 21, 2023

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The Dr. said at least a year. I was in pain for so long. My PCP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914673/

Discussion: Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

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Posted: Aug 17, 2023

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You’re welcome, and good luck to you. Sounds like you’ve got your hands full recovering from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877374/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Jun 12, 2023

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I have a steroid card and record every month my dosage the last 6 months have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868987/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: May 30, 2023

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@pkalkstein noted:“While PMR doesn't damage the muscles, both inactivity and prednisone can cause them to atrophy”....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867826/

Discussion: I have questions: Can you work out while on Prednisone? Options?

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Posted: May 27, 2023

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Thanks for your comments. My Prednisone tapering schedule goes down to 10 mg in 2 weeks,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861851/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

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Posted: May 18, 2023

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The following link provides a good summary of the various types of spondyloarthropathy https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/types-of-spondyloarthropies#:~:text=Spondyloarthropathies%20are%20forms%20of%20arthritis,people%20as%20they%20get%20older. People with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861680/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

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Posted: May 18, 2023

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My experience is very similar. I was diagnosed with PM R in 2016. On prednisone for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858154/

Discussion: PMR with hand/wrist pain and swollen veins?

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Posted: May 11, 2023

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Doctors "think" I may have PMR, nearly 3 years into it still negative markers but all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853759/

Discussion: PMR and Inflammation Markers

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Posted: May 3, 2023

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I have found applying any good oil (olive, vit.E) to nails and cuticles has helped a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844103/

Discussion: Last Covid Booster in August 2022 I’ve had severe pain. Probable PMR

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Posted: Apr 16, 2023

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