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@brerabbit My biggest regret was that Actemra (tocilizumab) wasn't tried sooner. When my rheumatologist told me...
I was skeptical because Prednisone was ... The first 15 years of Prednisone were ... didn't have many problems with side ... effects except for cataracts when I ... side effects.
Based on my personal experience, I disagree with your statement that "Prednisone side effects going away...
side effects going away as soon as ... prednisone is discontinued is a myth ... ." I think recovery from prednisone ... I started prednisone at 60 mg per day ... It was like "Prednisone has left
Posted: Jul 17, 2025
Today is the 5th anniversary of my PMR journey. I recall there was an ice storm...
did not seem to help much and I had side ... effects such as dizziness. ... I struggle with Prednisone side effects ... have been reluctant due to potential side ... effects and my mother's bad reaction
Posted: Apr 15, 2023
That is another story. I took the plunge. I stopped Prednisone but did a "countdown taper."...
I stopped Prednisone but did a " ... I haven't needed Prednisone for ... Actema can come with side effects too ... but my side effects on Actemra are ... mild compared to Prednisone side effects
Hi @dadcue and everyone really- Thanks so much for the detailed replies and resources. Sorry to...
side effects. ... , or even put him through the side effects ... I say the symptoms of the prednisone ... weakness or paralysis on his left side ... Take the prednisone to manage the PMR
Posted: Apr 17, 2024
It might be an adrenal problem rather than a problem with Actemra. I successfully tapered off...
I successfully tapered off Prednisone ... I tapered my prednisone dose by 1 mg ... In total, I was on 3 mg of prednisone ... She thought prednisone could be safely ... side effects are improving or have
My first experience with an autoimmune disorder wasn't PMR or GCA. It was triggered by an...
I also took Prednisone for trigeminal ... My cumulative dose of Prednisone was ... Prednisone was a big part of my life ... I think Prednisone tried to kill me ... side effects.
You started on a high dose for someone with PMR! I started at 60 to treat...
a year and a half, and I finished prednisone ... My worst side effect from the prednisone ... recovered about a month after I stopped prednisone
Posted: Feb 21 2:18pm
From an AI search Stopping Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) and Zytiga (abiraterone acetate), especially if done...
Not sure how you tapered prednisone, ... tapered off over a month or more or side ... effects can really last a long time ... Cause of Aches and Weakness: When prednisone
Never had headaches, had a lot of other problems with Abbie. You can stop Abbie cold...
Abbie cold no problem, There are no side ... effects from stopping it. ... Stopping prednisone is another story
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Posted: Feb 28 5:54pm
@bizeemom I had bad brain fog when I had untreated PMR. I've read that it is...
it is common with PMR and also with prednisone ... It can help get you off of prednisone ... and has very few side effects for most
Posted: Mar 3 4:38pm
@caroljeand It's interesting that you mentioned the fatigue. I've been feeling a little tired for the...
last couple of months, and I stopped prednisone ... #39;ve read that fatigue is a common side ... effect for both Kevzara and Actemra ... #39;s possible we are feeling that effect
Posted: Mar 3 2:21pm
I am so sorry to hear of your jaw pain. I had some needed dental work,...
And now I see that Prednisone may cause ... pretty angry that doctors just throw Prednisone ... without a serious discussion of possible side ... effects.
Posted: Mar 3 5:52pm
@jeanrod825 My husband and I ate at a very good restaurant! We both felt something off...
Parkinsons , Very active life stye, NO SIDE ... EFFECTS FROM EITHER UP TO THIS DATE ... DOSES OF SOLUMEDROL THEN lowered dose PREDNISONE ... But, serious side effects from all of ... GCA IS supposed to directly affect
@stage4lovolmetpc - Perhaps I left the wrong impression. I'm just looking for a second opinion. The...
current plan is Eligard w/ Abi and Prednisone ... I heard that Orgovyx has fewer side ... effects but is expensive.
Discussion: Starting ADT
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Posted: 4 days ago
@pmrsuzie Cortisol levels aren't checked very often as we taper off Prednisone for a couple of...
checked very often as we taper off Prednisone ... A person shouldn't take any prednisone ... adrenal insufficiency was an inevitable side ... effect of long term Prednisone use. ... Staying on a low dose of prednisone