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Yes I think that's why I require all this pred and still.have problems when most don't....
autoimmune things going on so not just the RA ... fibromyalgia flares a lot since I developed PMR ... But I think overall it's got the PMR
My doctor is not completely convinced that besides PMR I may also have seronegative RA. All...
completely convinced that besides PMR ... I may also have seronegative RA. ... All my RA tests have always been negative ... a possible secondary diagnosis to PMR
Hi @johnbishop, I got very sick 2 years ago, unable to get out of bed because...
Tests for the usual suspects, RA, Lupus ... My diagnosis is PMR. ... I never knew PMR often ran in families
Posted: Dec 7, 2022
Thank you so much, John. Yes, I think the taper has been too fast as well...
feels at 54 I am too young to have PMR ... He thinks it's really RA and its ... slightly elevated but nothing near what RA
Posted: Oct 11, 2022
Regarding pain in the hands, I have had burning, swelling and pain in the hands since...
in the hands since my diagnosis of PMR ... is rheumatoid arthritis, and that PMR ... can lead to RA, though not common. ... higher doses of prednisone masks the RA ... meds than prednisone to manage the RA
I looked in PubMed and looked at all articles (63) that addressed prednisone AND low dose...
helpe d me reduce the occurance of PMR ... patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA ... and effective for many patients with RA ... treatment strategies for patients with RA
My Dad had PMR, and 3 of his Siblings have it now, and are dealing with...
My Dad had PMR, and 3 of his Siblings ... First Rheumatologist diagnosed me with PMR ... Second Rheumatologist diagnosed me with RA
Hi @mopo, Thanks for starting this discussion. I think this really goes along with any chronic...
discussions on the toll a condition like PMR ... , RA, Neuropathy and pretty much any ... from the beginning of my journey with PMR ... My PMR is currently in remission but ... discussion that is not specific for PMR
Posted: Nov 17, 2021
@julieschiwal1972, You might want to discuss a slower tapering schedule for the prednisone with your rheumatologist....
to tapering off of prednisone for PMR ... If he thinks you now have RA instead ... of PMR I would ask some questions to ... get a better explanation of why RA ... My first time with PMR took 3-1/2 years
Discussion: PMR at 48 yrs old
Posted: Oct 4, 2020
Thanks for your reply and suggestions, John. The injection Bob got was a steroid. Today, my...
I know RA patients find that type of ... I don’t know if it helps with PMR. ... medication, and any other questions the PMR
Posted: Sep 9, 2020
@mrsbv, @dsteede and @kdmorris -- There is a another much larger discussion where your posts will...
also have polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR ... I've had two occurrences of PMR. ... do mention jaw pain associated with RA ... Arthritis Society -- Jaw problems - RA ... ://www.nras.org.uk/jaw-problems RA
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jul 24, 2019
Hi Carley, I am truly sorry to hear about your pain…. My diagnosis was basically the...
relieved the pain and symptoms of PMR ... Negative on lyme disease, RA, cancer ... can accurately detect the pain of my PMR ... I can feel the warmth of the PMR inflammation ... and too short of a duration to treat PMR
Unfortunately, I think being on prednisone for at least a year is pretty standard (if you...
I was diagnosed with PMR the end of ... My RA put me on 15 mg of prednisone. ... I like my RA. ... you try to wean off too fast, the PMR ... She said it was unusual for the PMR