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Hi @abbeyc, You will notice that we merged your discussion with an existing discussion on PMR....
discussion with an existing discussion on PMR ... I think may really be helpful --- Alternative ... to Prednisone for Treating PMR? ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternative-to-prednisone
I am SO tired of the side effects of prednisone. The main culprits are blurring vision,...
am SO tired of the side effects of prednisone ... It beats the pain and immobility of PMR ... have to, but I wish there were an alternative ... practitioner (who first diagnosed PMR ... But even now that prednisone has given
Posted: Feb 5, 2022
URGENT ADVICE NEEDED Blessings all. My mother is 80 and horrendously suffering from PMR & osteo...
80 and horrendously suffering from PMR ... After 4 months of prednisone treatment ... if anyone else has had success with alternative
Hello @throughhiker, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear you are struggling to lower the prednisone dosage...
hear you are struggling to lower the prednisone ... I think most of us with PMR have experienced ... (40+ pounds) the first round with PMR ... thinking about nutrition to help with PMR ... some more help with my diet using alternate
Posted: Jun 19, 2021
Hello, I have been reading the descriptions of everyone’s journey with PMR. I am 73 and...
descriptions of everyone’s journey with PMR ... I was started on 15 mg of prednisone ... Alternating 20 and 17.5 also, without ... exertion, but rest and stay active alternately
Hello @vfaye, I've had 2 occurrences of PMR and am thankful that it is now in...
vfaye, I've had 2 occurrences of PMR ... Prednisone was the magic pill for relieving ... You mentioned you are trying alternate ... treatment for the PMR pain. ... Here are some alternate treatments for
Posted: Nov 29, 2019
Im new to PMR and all this is very eye opening. I’m beginning tapering and am...
Im new to PMR and all this is very eye ... I’m curious what the alternative to ... prednisone is that you found?
Posted: Jan 8 10:42am
Hello @smoshetti, Welcome to Connect. Sorry your husband has to deal with PMR along with his...
Sorry your husband has to deal with PMR ... My PMR is now in remission. ... / -- Alternative to Prednisone for ... Treating PMR? ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternative-to-prednisone
Posted: Jan 7 7:48am
DadCue, two points you make 'jump' out at me relating to me and the stage I...
be 'under control' at 5 mg prednisone ... splitting the 1 mg pills and suggesting alternating ... So I am for the second time alternating ... If pmr appears to be inactive but you ... insuffiency, or something besides pmr
You might want to mention Kevzara for PMR because it is FDA approved for PMR. Actemra...
might want to mention Kevzara for PMR ... because it is FDA approved for PMR. ... still isn't FDA approved for PMR ... levels, ultrasounds and the search for alternatives ... to Prednisone are all steps in the
Posted: Feb 3 8:47pm
@barbwhitmore here are a few other discussions that you might find helpful: -- PMR Diet: Foods...
that you might find helpful: -- PMR ... / -- PMR: Are there treatment alternatives ... to Prednisone? ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternatives-to-prednisone ... / -- PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms
Yes Prednisone can be a very dangerous drug but what is the alternative to the PMR...
Yes Prednisone can be a very dangerous ... drug but what is the alternative to ... the PMR non as far as I can see. ... On having this PMR my physician thinks
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Posted: Jan 6, 2018
My rheumatologists group follows a protocol and most all their PMR patients are off Pred within...
because I was unable to taper off Prednisone ... opinion, the sooner people can get off Prednisone ... glad people now have Kevzara as an alternative ... to Prednisone for the treatment of ... PMR.
Discussion: Kevzara
Posted: Feb 15 9:40am
Thanks. Interested to hear your experience with LDN. I am on 20 mg/day prednisone since being...
I am on 20 mg/day prednisone since being ... diagnosed with PMR on Feb 3, 2023. ... While it has pain from my PMR is bearable ... Alternatives like LDN that could reduce ... my need for prednisone are therefore
Posted: Mar 1, 2023