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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...
Last active: Nov 26, 2023
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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…....
Last active: Jun 14, 2024
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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...
Last active: Feb 29, 2024
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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...
Last active: Jul 1, 2022
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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...
Last active: Jul 6, 2021