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The curious thing about the "dead slow nearly stop" (DSNS) tapering method is that the person...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797786/
that the person who identifies as the PMR ... a "pro" comes from having PMR ... life because there wasn't any alternative ... to prednisone for PMR. ... my doctors, they came up with some alternative
That is a good question! I think most rheumatologists are reluctant to start elderly people on...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378411/
The problem with PMR is that historically ... not many alternatives existed. ... Treating PMR with prednisone is a long ... opinion, there needs to be a better alternative ... for PMR especially for the elderly.
Not sure what I would have done without prednisone or another medication to help with the...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361595/
sure what I would have done without prednisone ... the counter helped at all with the PMR ... foods and sugar helped my taper off of prednisone ... Have you discussed any alternatives ... rheumatologist to see if there may be an alternative
I’ve had PMR for 3.5 years and am down to 1 and 2 mg prednisone alternating...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379642/
I’ve had PMR for 3.5 years and am down ... to 1 and 2 mg prednisone alternating
What other conventional DMARDs have you tried? Methotrexate (MTX) is probably used most often but there...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377965/
Biologic DMARDs offer an alternative ... I was on Prednisone for 12 years with ... of Actemra allowed me to taper off Prednisone ... and I have stayed off Prednisone for ... patients who have difficulty using prednisone
As @jeff97 has detailed all those things are potential problems from "long term" prednisone use. I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1374954/
My problems mostly happened after PMR ... Sometimes I think PMR was triggered ... Chronic prednisone use after PMR was ... Technically, I still have PMR but I ... I only wished for an "Alternative
My doctor had to jump through some hoops to get Actemra approved for PMR. The authorization...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1364043/
hoops to get Actemra approved for PMR ... mentioned being unable to taper off prednisone ... factor was that all other suitable alternatives ... Actemra prevented a flare of PMR. ... to stay at 3 mg let alone taper off prednisone
I had peripheral neuropathy develop after PMR was diagnosed. It slowly progressed its way up legs....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1376028/
peripheral neuropathy develop after PMR ... elevated blood glucose levels from prednisone ... insulin resistance from long term Prednisone ... Prednisone causes metabolic alterations ... I still have PMR so it is doubtful PMR
"Actemra inhibits IL-6, but there are other substances that cause the inflammation from PMR and GCA,"...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322242/
substances that cause the inflammation from PMR ... 17 inhibition is being studied for PMR ... to do painstakingly slow tapers off Prednisone ... Thank God they are actively seeking alternatives ... to Prednisone.
Your points are well taken. I think you are right. As for muscles being affected by...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317987/
As for muscles being affected by Prednisone ... just Google prednisone induced myopathy ... www.statnews.com/2023/10/16/long-term-prednisone-steroids-ibd-side-effects-chronic-illness-alternatives ... ---
I think we all do battle with PMR ... good "short term" fix for PMR
If it is RA there are more treatment options available. It is unlikely that you will...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329775/
that you will be left on long term prednisone ... for years without being offered some alternatives ... It isn't like diagnosing PMR when ... #34;We don't know what it is so PMR ... was old enough, the diagnosis of PMR
Hello @ann31, There is another discussion that may be helpful on the topic of alternative treatments...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356275/
that may be helpful on the topic of alternative ... treatments for PMR.
-- PMR: Are there ... treatment alternatives to Prednisone ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternatives-to-prednisone ... both treated with prednisone 20mg starting
No ... I don't think you are crazy. I wouldn't call it a guessing game for...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351771/
Actemra worked well for me to treat PMR ... and that all other alternatives had ... best chance" of ever getting off Prednisone ... I was treated with Prednisone for 12 ... conditions which mostly were caused by Prednisone
I agree with your comments however I’ve come to the conclusion that given the alternatives and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351974/
to the conclusion that given the alternatives ... inherent side effects I’ll stick with prednisone ... as long as it eliminates my PMR/GCA ... miserable existence that comes with PMR ... /GCA , prednisone and all that comes
I'm not making excuses for your rheumatologist. There are many entities including doctors from Mayo and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318222/
there is a provision for a 10/7.5 mg alternate ... using schedules such as 10/7.5 mg alternate ... and subsequent tapering of GCs in PMR ... (I wanted to get the inevitable PMR ... I had a relapse but not a PMR relapse
You are a little ahead of me on taper, but I am doing it in a...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188263/
, stay there awhile and then start altering ... On my first bout with PMR, I did a slow ... On the second bout, I got off prednisone ... somewhat given up on trying to understand PMR ... At my first time with PMR, I also had
Hello @ksquiltergirl, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @glinda47 and others....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181418/
: Are there treatment alternatives to ... Prednisone? ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternatives-to-prednisone ... /.
-- Leflunomide, Kevzara for PMR, ... /
-- Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR
What is your tapering plan when you get down to a very low Predisone dose? My...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309541/
plan when you get down to a very low Predisone ... My two-year PMR journey so far includes ... out of a seven-day week for a while, alternating
While chronic inflammation is not the sole cause of all diseases, it is however associated with...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312534/
some cases with diet, lifestyle and alternative ... PMR is now understood to be in the autoimmune ... Prednisone for PMR is a miracle drug
So happy to find this group, it's been a long and frustrating path to get my...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723888/
frustrating path to get my diagnosis of PMR ... unresponsive to my questions about diet and alternative ... The doc put me on 5 mg prednisone and
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