Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

hi. I started 20mg Prednisone/Methylpredisolone one month ago. I am noticing that my brain doesn’t function like it used to. very forgetful and the strangest...

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 developed a very severe case of PMR 2 years ago. I started on a fairly high dose of prednisone and responded well quickly. I...

Wanted to know where in the United States to go for a comprehensive evaluation for PMR? Not responding to prednisone taper and Kevzara. Looking for...

Hi, I am new here and just finding my way. I have some questions. I was recently diagnosed with PMR. I took the initial diagnostic...

I entered rheumology land when my c- reactive was off the charts. Pred at 15 mg brought it down to like 1! But on the...

My husband has PMR since May 2023 and GCA since February 2024. He’s on 50 mg of prednisone and weekly shots of Actemra since developing...

Finally some guidance from endocrinologists. This is recent information about a topic that is near and dear to me. It discusses many of the problems...

Hi all. The unpredictability of prednisone is what causes me the most problems. I know the Myriad of side effects, both physical and mental, are...

Been tapering for about 5 months. I have reduced my prednisone level from 7.5mg for quite a few weeks to now 6mg. On 6mg for...