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I have PMR and GCA diagnosed Jan. 2023. Having been on high doses of prednisone since...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971649/
I have PMR and GCA diagnosed Jan. 2023 ... I am experiencing very slight PMR stiffness ... for 3 months but have no headaches (GCA ... I am hoping my PMR eventually goes into
Discussion: Actemra
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Nov 28, 2023
I had the same fear and canceled a trip out of the country because of fear...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964843/
country because of fear of getting GCA ... one who is on prednisone for their PMR ... gets GCA. ... It only happens to undiagnosed PMR ... a hospital if you get the signs of GCA
Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Nov 14, 2023
@patzmar Thanks for sharing about the thin skin protection. I had not heard of this. My...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133626/
husband has been on Prednisone for PMR ... and GCA for over a year. ... He started on 30 mg for PMR, went down ... to 12.5 when he developed GCA, went
Discussion: Skin changes with prednisone
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 30, 2024
hi @rnm, I've had PMR and GCA, and I'm being treated for a relapse for the...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239220/
hi @rnm, I've had PMR and GCA, and ... regular wine drinker before the onset of PMR ... /GCA about five years ago.
Discussion: Moderate Use of Alcohol
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 17 12:43pm
Hi @frenchfrank51, I had PMR ,then GCA, undiagnosed for a year. I complained of extreme fatigue,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258649/
Hi @frenchfrank51, I had PMR ,then GCA ... of the conditions associated with PMR ... /GCA. ... resolves with appropriate treatment for PMR ... /GCA.
Discussion: Low iron levels and PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 15 12:50pm
I agree with vanns -- I was diagnosed with PMR in late July of this year...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979135/
with vanns -- I was diagnosed with PMR ... the only medication that works for PMR ... and GCA, then we have no choice but
Discussion: Sugar and PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Dec 12, 2023
Hi @tricialynn, I agree with @johnbishop re it's time to have a chat with your doctor....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696128/
The chapter on PMR and GCA in Cecil ... which starts with Elderly patient, PMR ... dramatic clinical response, "treat as PMR
Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 4, 2022
Hi @gailg, I think the results of blood tests don't always cone back with high inflammation...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855603/
with high inflammation markers with PMR ... The PMR symptoms stayed with me, and ... The chapter on PMR and GCA in Cecil ... suggests physicians give patients with PMR ... If the symptoms go away, it's PMR
Discussion: Any difficulty in diagnosis of PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 6, 2023
@pdxmac, I thought I would share a few of the available related discussions on PMR, exercise...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114395/
the available related discussions on PMR ... discussion/moving-and-exercise-with-pmr ... / -- Exercise with PMR and/or GCA: ... connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/exercise-with-pmr-andor-gca ... / -- PMR and exercise: What helps you
Discussion: Helpful morning routines
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 30, 2024
Hi @sjf1024, Your symptoms are typical. This from Goldman and Cecil Textbook of Medicine, Chapter on...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137423/
Cecil Textbook of Medicine, Chapter on PMR ... and GCA: "The musculoskeletal ... hallmark of PMR is proximal, severe ... pelvic girdles." When I had PMR
Discussion: Recently diagnosed, symptom question
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 6, 2024
I have PMR and GCA. It’s been about 18 months. Started at 60mg of prednisone and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351817/
I have PMR and GCA. ... I really believe the PMR is gone. ... Went to 2mg and quickly had GCA symptoms ... , neck pain, headache, etc. but no PMR ... Went back to 5mg and GCA symptoms went
Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 19 3:26pm