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Sorry to hear you lost so much vision from GCA, Bob -- that must have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032929/

Like PMR, I believe GCA is also caused ... though I am also taking prednisone for PMR

Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

My life has been one long episode of major stressful events since I was a child....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848204/

When I got PMR I had been watching my ... life is now stress free but I have PMR

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

What a great set of questions. I am 76, on my third bout of PMR and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817385/

I am 76, on my third bout of PMR and ... On my first bout of PMR 20 years ago

Discussion: PMR questions about prednisone, surgery limitations, pain and more

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

I would strongly suggest seeing a rheumatologist if possible. My diagnosis was delayed because my family...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702221/

physician assistant were not familiar with PMR ... prednisone after I realized it was PMR

Discussion: Is everyone here diagnosed with PMR seeing a rheumatologist?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 25, 2022

Hello @drlovegrove, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605761/

Thanks for sharing your story with PMR ... the Methotrexate prescribed for your PMR

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 30, 2021

Thanks. The problem I have is I was taking 20 mg of Prednisone to control the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327866/

20 mg of Prednisone to control the PMR ... So, The PMR is bad and I am counting

Discussion: Is it safe to get the Corona Virus (COVID-19) vaccine with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 18, 2021

Another option for pain management might be Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT). See the group entries on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147481/

’t know if it will help with acute PMR ... or PMR flares because I haven’t had

Discussion: PMR pain management with medical cannabis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

janiceem, I’ve wondered about this, too. I was so very active before PMR - sailing, biking,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093725/

I was so very active before PMR - sailing ... active lifesyles they had prior to PMR

Discussion: Has everyone had their Shingles vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

Hello @muchbetternow, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @dadcue and others....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998794/

I think one of the reasons PMR can be ... that mimic polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR

Discussion: Is it PMR (and/) or Osteoarthritis?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

Naproxen and Ibuprofen are much worse for your body than prednisone. I took Ibuprofen for almost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327835/

Ibuprofen for almost a year before PMR ... Mayo Clinic/Matheson 2017 survey on PMR

Discussion: Is it safe to get the Corona Virus (COVID-19) vaccine with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 25, 2021

I am new to pmr , 6 month prednisone, then 5 months kevzara, now off prednisone!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188371/

I am new to pmr , 6 month prednisone

Discussion: After remission ... has anyone discontinued Actemra or Kevzara?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

A bone density test is extremely important when taking prednisone or methylprednisolone. Both can cause fragility...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173715/

It seems like you’re suffering from PMR

Discussion: New to Autoimmune Diseases, concerned blurry vision

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

I was taking two a day for 5 years, then down to one a day for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162832/

I also have PMR but it was never prescribed

Discussion: Why is plaquenil so essential for my pmr medication treatment? No one

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

I personally don't think Actemra will work if Kevzara didn't work. That doesn't mean you shouldn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180824/

was the "only option" for PMR ... Actemra still isn't FDA approved for PMR ... Actemra "should work" for PMR

Discussion: Start Actemra?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

"Does anyone know if osteoarthritis can cause elevated inflammatory markers?" ----------------------------- Anything in medical terminology that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163030/

probably depends on many factors but PMR ... I think PMR compounds the pain from ... Since PMR inflammation is in the area

Discussion: Sed Rate still elevated, but pain much improved

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

I am retired nurse. I am now on dexamethasone for pmr. And doing best after 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086751/

I am now on dexamethasone for pmr.

Discussion: The pros and cons of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

I was 48 years old when diagnosed with PMR and a few months later with GCA....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010697/

was 48 years old when diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: PMR onset under 55?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 6, 2024

Has anyone tried infusions for PMR? I know they are expensive and not all insurance covers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965506/

Has anyone tried infusions for PMR?

Discussion: I’m Not Responding to Prednisone and I Need Advice

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

It is so frustrating how little seems to be known about GCA/PMR. We can only be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960504/

little seems to be known about GCA/PMR

Discussion: Had Shingles shot and now have PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

The study definitely got my attention especially since I was diagnosed with PMR & Fibromyalgia after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921185/

especially since I was diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: Any suggestions getting or not getting RSV, flu, covid vaccines?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 29, 2023