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Hi @bardy1953, Welcome to Connect. That's a great question and the answer might be easier than...
/discussion/prednisone/ The biggest ... With my first occurrence of PMR it took ... me 3 and half years to taper off and ... off of 3 mg prednisone. ... How long have you been on prednisone
Posted: Sep 15, 2022
Hello @anitacs, Welcome to Connect. PMR can bad news when the pain is not controlled. It's...
PMR can bad news when the pain is not ... I've had 2 occurrences of PMR and ... started both at 20 mg prednisone which ... As you start tapering off when you start ... / -- Tapering off of Prednisone: https
Posted: Sep 14, 2022
Hello @denise23, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we moved your post into an existing...
discussion on the same topic here - PMR ... learned from my two occurrences of PMR ... Even though my PMR is in remission, ... daily pain log along with how much prednisone ... I never tapered when it was time unless
Posted: Aug 26, 2022
Hi Naezzo, this is a very new diagnosis for you. I'm glad you found the PMR...
I'm glad you found the PMR group ... including sharing their experiences with prednisone ... what dosages work, when and how to taper ... , Prednisone Dosages and Managing Symptoms ... the goal when first diagnosed with PMR
Posted: Aug 20, 2022
Hello @naezzo, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear the COVID vaccine caused your PMR. Since you...
hear the COVID vaccine caused your PMR ... doctor/rheumatologist suggested a tapering ... schedule to hopefully taper off of ... the prednisone when your pain decreases
The one thing I learned from my rheumy was that you have to listen to your...
listen to your body when you start tapering ... , slow and easy wins the race when tapering ... Took me 3 and half years to taper off ... the first time I had PMR and the last ... I was finally able to stop taking prednisone
Posted: Aug 17, 2022
I was diagnosed with GCA in 2020 and put on 80 mg. of Prednisone(so that I...
with GCA in 2020 and put on 80 mg. of Prednisone ... I have noticed as I have tapered that ... asked my doctor if he thought I had PMR ... elevated sedimentation and/or CRP to have PMR ... Now that I am at 7mg. of Prednisone
Posted: Aug 8, 2022
Welcome @doneville1, It definitely is nice to be retired when dealing with PMR. Tapering can be...
nice to be retired when dealing with PMR ... Tapering can be difficult sometimes ... when it comes to PMR and prednisone. ... discussion you might find helpful: -- PMR ... you are eating healthy to help the PMR
I have had PMR have shock like jabs that are very painful and cause me I...
I have had PMR have shock like jabs ... affected vary throughout all body areas; PMR ... prednisone dosage varies frequently ... ; initially 10 mg. ; tapered to 5; 8
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Aug 4, 2022
Hi @sandiw77, Welcome to Connect. There are different conditions that can mimic PMR with similar symptoms...
different conditions that can mimic PMR ... my experience with 2 occurrences of PMR ... , after taking the first dose of prednisone ... moving around and took the next dose of prednisone ... daily pain log with the amount of prednisone
Posted: Jul 30, 2022
I had COVID with mild symptoms in late December and soon after began having symptoms of...
I was diagnosed with PMR by a rheumatologist ... I was given 60 mg of Prednisone in the ... I went home on 30 mg of Prednisone and ... I want to get off Prednisone more than ... neuropathy in hands and feet is not PMR
Posted: Jul 30, 2022
Hi @macferse, I think that may be the proverbial 64 thousand dollar question if you are...
With my two times with PMR and tapering ... down from 20 mg prednisone dosage, ... off prednisone? ... / -- PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages
Hi all, I was diagnosed in PMR in March after taking Lipitor for a month -...
Hi all, I was diagnosed in PMR in ... a month - it seemed to trigger the PMR ... Once diagnosed I was started on Prednisone ... mg OD and was doing a very slower taper ... 20 mg a day and then start slowly tapering
Posted: Jul 28, 2022
Also have lower disc issues at the moment, sometimes going down my right leg. Yes....my PMR...
Yes....my PMR started a few days after ... Diagnosed with PMR in Jan. 2022, after ... I have managed to get from 20mg Prednisone ... Slowly tapering, but felt the difference
Posted: Jul 26, 2022
Hi @411344076, Welcome to Connect. I've tapered off of prednisone twice for PMR flares but never...
I've tapered off of prednisone twice ... for PMR flares but never experienced ... a rash associated with the tapering ... is a common difference between oral prednisone ... and topical steroids." -- Prednisone
Posted: Jul 24, 2022
My PMR symptoms started about 6 years ago. Shoulder pain, neck pain, hip pain, lower back...
My PMR symptoms started about 6 years ... none of which would diagnose me with PMR ... family members who have, or have had PMR ... I have been on Cymbalta, and Prednisone ... most of this time, tapering down to
Discussion: PMR and RA
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jul 11, 2022
Thank you for the warm wishes. I began the prednisone at 40 mg., back in 2014,...
I began the prednisone at 40 mg., back ... didn't have GCA, it was just the PMR ... I can't remember now what the tapering ... The end result was too much Prednisone ... and I'm truly grateful that the PMR
Posted: Jul 10, 2022
Similar to my first bout with PMR, mostly legs, some arms. I couldn’t get down on...
Similar to my first bout with PMR, mostly ... I was put on 30 mg of prednisone and ... I slowly tapered over a year to 5ml.for ... Sounds like you might have PMR but didn
Posted: Jun 23, 2022
Hi @kimmur, Welcome to Connect. I think you feel the same way about PMR as most...
think you feel the same way about PMR ... I've had 2 occurrences of PMR. ... and half years before I was able to taper ... off of prednisone and the second one ... discussed any possible alternatives for prednisone
Saw my Rheumy on Monday...no earth breaking actions...she did the GSA exam, asked the questions and...
right thing to start the 30mg/daily of prednisone ... no biopsy at this time...we'll taper ... methotrexate once a week to help with PMR ... unable to get below 5 mg daily of prednisone
Posted: Jun 21, 2022