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The first time I attempted this taper I alternated 4 and 3 for 2 weeks and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234446/
first time I attempted this taper I alternated ... and then just 4 for two weeks before alternating ... started at 5mg feeling good, started alternating ... stopped tapering and increased my prednisone ... leg pain but Dr does not think it is pmr
Yes, I had PMR before the GCA symptoms started. It was never officially diagnosed, but starting...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201237/
Yes, I had PMR before the GCA symptoms ... monitor for side effects from the prednisone ... Prednisone and Actemra both have some ... risks, but they're better than the alternative
PMR is not supposed to last 30 years. It is only supposed to last 1 to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183600/
PMR is not supposed to last 30 years ... last longer or at least people take Prednisone ... I started wondering if I still had PMR ... Fortunately we found an alternative ... to prednisone that seems to work well
Kevzara is now an option for me since it was FDA approved for PMR in February...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171767/
for me since it was FDA approved for PMR ... biologics that were FDA approved for PMR ... and that all other alternatives to ... Now my PMR is said to be in remission ... not for everyone with PMR.
There is an alternative to Prednisone now! It's Kevzara. Patients are initially put on Prednisone and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170468/
There is an alternative to Prednisone ... Patients are initially put on Prednisone ... My PMR responded like a dream to Kevzara ... different inflammation pathway than Prednisone
I like to share my personal experience. I was on Prednisone for more than 12 years...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156086/
I was on Prednisone for more than 12 ... years after PMR was diagnosed. ... After long term Prednisone use for PMR ... Also, there are some alternatives to ... long term Prednisone for PMR/GCA if
I had peripheral neuropathy develop after PMR was diagnosed. It slowly progressed its way up legs....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1376028/
peripheral neuropathy develop after PMR ... elevated blood glucose levels from prednisone ... insulin resistance from long term Prednisone ... Prednisone causes metabolic alterations ... I still have PMR so it is doubtful PMR
I'm not making excuses for your rheumatologist. There are many entities including doctors from Mayo and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318222/
there is a provision for a 10/7.5 mg alternate ... using schedules such as 10/7.5 mg alternate ... and subsequent tapering of GCs in PMR ... (I wanted to get the inevitable PMR ... I had a relapse but not a PMR relapse
A long time ago, methotrexate worked for me. I took it for about a year and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310514/
and I was able to reduce my daily prednisone ... approval for Actemra he claimed other alternatives ... was the treatment for PMR. ... My rheumatologist said Prednisone was ... the treatment for PMR but not for the
Yes ... there are a couple of biosimilars to Actemra (tocilizumab). This is beneficial for people...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280300/
I don't think anything except Prednisone ... biosimilars are intended to be therapeutic alternatives ... received was my inability to taper off Prednisone ... and because all other alternatives ... Nobody wanted me on Prednisone for the
My rheumatologists group follows a protocol and most all their PMR patients are off Pred within...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237389/
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.
You might want to mention Kevzara for PMR because it is FDA approved for PMR. Actemra...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228938/
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
DadCue, two points you make 'jump' out at me relating to me and the stage I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220719/
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
Im new to PMR and all this is very eye opening. I’m beginning tapering and am...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206718/
Im new to PMR and all this is very eye ... I’m curious what the alternative to ... prednisone is that you found?
Hello @smoshetti, Welcome to Connect. Sorry your husband has to deal with PMR along with his...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205788/
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
@michik, Sorry to hear you are also having GCA type symptoms with your PMR. I would...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197037/
having GCA type symptoms with your PMR ... you guidance on how much to up your prednisone ... dosage or possible alternative treatments
@gingergirl24, Sorry to hear you are struggling with the tapering schedule. I'm not a doctor and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175991/
my experience with 2 occurrences of PMR ... It sounds like the prednisone controlled ... There are alternative treatments that ... work with prednisone and might be helpful ... up in the morning along with your prednisone
"Anyone taking it for PMR is using it long term with the risks that come with...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169748/
"Anyone taking it for PMR is using ... It is why I try to advocate for alternatives ... to prednisone. ... ;only option" for PMR wasn't ... She didn't have PMR but everything
Alternate day dosing is often tried so 2.5 mg every other day might be worth a...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160554/
Alternate day dosing is often tried ... Kevzara, I think there is a good chance alternate ... expecially true for people who have taken prednisone ... How long have you taken prednisone? ... have no other medical conditions --- prednisone
I felt better after about 3 months after steroids. You should probably be feeling better. Many...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153902/
Many have found that PMR sort of uncovered ... I am firm believer that prednisone is ... a nasty alternative to the pain. ... you and having those feelings that PMR
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