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An interesting question occurred to me based on this post. I wonder how many people who...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211250/
forum is to learn about the diseases (PMR ... and GCA) and their treatments. ... feel less alone, since going through PMR ... and or GCA can be an isolating experience
Discussion: Prednisone cumulative dose in PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 14 10:27am
I don't think we can tell. Since we don't know what causes PMR and GCA, it...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856967/
Since we don't know what causes PMR ... and GCA, it doesn't seem likely ... would be a barrier against recurring GCA
Discussion: Low Dose Naltrexone and Prednisone for PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 9, 2023
My first bout of PMR, (2002) I was started at 60 mg. For my second bout,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681061/
My first bout of PMR, (2002) I was started ... has anyone else had a flare-up of PMR ... or GCA after receiving flu vax?
Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 15, 2022
Hi @jayflo, I thought you might be interested in the following information until a member who...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211441/
has taken Actemra/Tolcilizumab for PMR ... /PMC4663453/ Starting Actemra for PMR ... , RA and GCA looking for others currently ... www.drugs.com/answers/starting-actemra-pmr-ra-gca-actemra
Discussion: New Diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (Husband)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 8, 2019
Had shingles just before PMR/GCA diagnosis. Had had shingles and Shinrx vaccine apx 5 years previously....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218286/
Had shingles just before PMR/GCA diagnosis ... Got it again 1 month before PMR. ... and also GCA symptoms. ... Opioid helped with GCA jaw pain and ... Going on 7 weeks with both PMR and GCA
Discussion: GCA, zoster, and (maybe) PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 21 1:45pm
@rnm, I was diagnosed with GCA/PMR from 2018 to 2021 and then experienced a relapse of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245482/
@rnm, I was diagnosed with GCA/PMR from ... and then experienced a relapse of GCA ... that approach doesn't work with PMR ... or GCA.
Discussion: Prednisone Taper
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 25 5:55pm
@sca108 asked similar questions in this related discussion: - Calf pain when exercising: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/calf-pain-when-exercising/ Here are...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045974/
be interested in reviewing: - Can PMR ... connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/can-pmr-be-induced-by-exercise ... / - Exercise with PMR and/or GCA: https ... connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/exercise-with-pmr-andor-gca
Discussion: Calf pain when exercising
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 5, 2024
Hi @pmrsuzie, I had PMR and GCA undiagnosed for a year. I was very fatigued and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969149/
Hi @pmrsuzie, I had PMR and GCA undiagnosed ... my bloodwork and figured out I had PMR ... /GCA and anemia - the anemia of chronic ... inflammation, caused by the PMR/GCA
Discussion: Low Hemoglobin?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Nov 22, 2023
Hi @joan7, it sounds like you have all of your bases covered. My aunt also had...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923238/
My aunt also had PMR and GCA after she ... There are also genetic markers for PMR ... /GCA and it is most prevalent in Northern
Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 2, 2023
Hi @123suew, I had about 3 -4 weeks of itching on my torso and scalp a...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/624281/
or so before I was diagnosed with GCA ... symptoms I've seen associated with GCA ... is a sign of inflammation and both PMR ... and GCA are inflammatory disorders.
Discussion: Giant cell arteritis:I’m afraid and would appreciate any advice
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 8, 2021
Hi@microbe1943, @johnbishop and all, Before I was diagnosed with GCA, after my PMR had calmed down,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/622504/
and all, Before I was diagnosed with GCA ... , after my PMR had calmed down, I had ... We know that PMR and GCA are inflammatory
Discussion: PMR - Prednisone and random itching patches of skin
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 2, 2021
My experience is very similar to yours. I was diagnosed in late June 2024 with PMR...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246483/
was diagnosed in late June 2024 with PMR ... and GCA. ... I had had vision problems from the GCA ... It sounds to me like your GCA is flaring
Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 27 9:31am