Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

My rheumatologist has now diagnosed me with Rheumatoid Arthritis due to extremely painful wrists beginning in April of this year. I was diagnosed with PMR...

I was once told that cortisol levels had "nothing to do with PMR symptoms". I'm more and more convinced that cortisol levels have a lot...

Tapered from 10 mgm Prednisone to 7.5 mgm and it was too much. Increased to 10 mgm 10 days ago, but I'm still having pain...

Here is something I think may be strange. I am down to 1 mg. Prednisone with no stiffness or thigh/leg aches. Now, am trying to...

I have decided after researching and discussing with my Dr to ween off Prednisone while switching to methotrexate. I do not like how prednisone makes...

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....

Hello all. I haven’t been able to find another thread on this, but apologize if there is. Does anyone experience severe foot pain? One of...

I've read through the discussions and note all the different dosages of prednisone, different lengths of time taking prednisone, plus the addition of other meds,...

British Medical Journal article. This is the most informative article i have read so far and answers questions about tapering schedules, split dosing and why...

I've had PMR for almost 13yrs, starting in my late '50s. (Btw...Both my paternal grandfather and father had it.) Started on the 20mg prednisone that...