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@valerie6062. @654321, @beaver and all...Wow, Valerie. You've been through the wringer with these autoimmune attacks. I'm...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009120/
I am very concerned about the GCA and ... I now wonder if GCA was creeping in ... goes well and they find answers and treatment
Discussion: Temporal Arteritis, PMR, RA
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Feb 3 7:28pm
@srsmith3820, and all...I had the 1st of 2 covid infections last July 2023, 2nd covid in...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003604/
these issues, to discuss and adjust treatment ... keep me on a steroid for the PMR, GCA
Discussion: Bronchiectasis and Covid
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Posted: Jan 25 12:25pm
Hi Isabelle -- thanks for your post, and so sorry you've had to go through so...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029968/
little doctors know about PMR and GCA ... that if I ever develop symptoms of GCA ... at times to get the attention and treatment ... least my GP is aware of the dangers of GCA
Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 8 12:41pm
Genetic testing has potential for diagnostic purposes, prognostic purposes and therapeutic purposes. I'm not sure what...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032472/
much progress has been made for PMR/GCA ... The treatment is still prednisone and ... Treatment for most autoimmune disorders ... People with PMR/GCA have precious few ... treatment options besides prednisone
Discussion: Genetic testing to determine drug suitability
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 12 4:31pm
I don't know how to control "all other factors being equal." I don't think it exists...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094154/
alternatives to long term Prednisone for the treatment ... ;t an option for PMR but it is for GCA
Discussion: Tapering Pains Body Response or PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 25 5:56pm
Don't wait too long to seek treatment, because the pain usually only gets worse over time....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096184/
Don't wait too long to seek treatment ... Rheumatologist, upon onset of symptoms of GCA ... immediately to a Rheumatologist to seek treatment
Discussion: Has anyone experienced edema in their ankles and feet?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 29 9:09am
Our government doesn't get overly involved in medical decisions except for granting FDA approval of the...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067333/
by pharmaceutical companies for the treatment ... approval of Actemra by the FDA for the treatment ... of GCA. ... but plenty of patients who have GCA ... working for patients who had both GCA
Discussion: 2 year struggle to get off prednisone still hard to get from 3 to 2mg
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 13 3:42pm
Congratulations! That is wonderful! You must be very happy with all the progress that you made....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109625/
I had to get the biopsy for GCA because ... Fortunately, I did not have GCA. ... currently have any symptoms of either GCA ... transition you to another form of treatment ... So does your treatment plan look like
Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 22 12:24am
"My advice to you all is never miss the opportunity to taper down if your medics...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084843/
Actemra was FDA approved for GCA but ... many Europeans are now getting PMR/GCA ... recently, Prednisone was the best treatment
Discussion: The pros and cons of Prednisone
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 11 10:00am