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I certainly understand how you feel. Doctors haven't even fully defined what PMR is let alone...
haven't even fully defined what PMR ... additional problems in addition to PMR ... Unfortunately there aren't many alternatives ... to prednisone for PMR. ... after I got a alternative to prednisone
Hello @lisaparisella, Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear you haven't been able to find a...
topic that might be helpful: --- PMR ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternatives-to-prednisone ... / --- Alternative to Prednisone for ... Treating PMR? ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternative-to-prednisone
Hi, yes. I have experienced severe side effects. High blood pressure, high A1C, memory loss, severe...
was put on 40mg for suspected GCA, PMR ... After two we began to tapper prednisone ... I think that is my only alternative ... as seems like prednisone is just no ... The good news is prednisone has been
Posted: May 29, 2023
I am 68 and have been dealing with PMR diagnosis for going on four years. It...
I am 68 and have been dealing with PMR ... mechanical issue, because his father had PMR ... however a starting does of 20 mg. of Prednisone ... matter of days, so the presumption is PMR ... I am interested to read about alternative
Wow. My father has PMR (and may or may not have had GCA) and is very...
My father has PMR (and may or may not ... s currently been holding at 7.5 mg prednisone ... reluctant to begin a trial dose of prednisone ... and finding a way to continue prednisone ... this thread), or that there was an alternative
I was initially diagnosed with PMR from my bloodwork alone and symptoms that were around my...
I was initially diagnosed with PMR from ... is good despite 20 - 25 mg a day of Prednisone ... take the Covid vaccines again as the alternative ... PMR seems to have many faces?
Posted: May 9, 2023
I personally take a biologic called Actemra (tocilizumab). My rheumatologist had to get authorization to prescribe...
I was able to taper off prednisone in ... 12 months after taking prednisone for ... for PMR. ... case that all other less expensive alternatives ... He didn't think taking prednisone
Posted: Apr 23, 2023
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
I don't have RA so I can't speak with any experience about RA. However, I'm somewhat...
somewhat envious because of the number of alternatives ... to prednisone people with RA have. ... and we don't have many alternatives ... to prednisone. ... years of moderately high doses of prednisone
Discussion: PMR and RA
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Feb 10, 2023
@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
Diagnosed with PMR and was prescribed prednisone-40mg daily/month to 20mg to 15 mg to 10 mg...
Diagnosed with PMR and was prescribed ... prednisone-40mg daily/month to 20mg ... PMR was in submission but I had to stop ... medication because of sore legs; PMR ... Is there an alternative to prednisone
Posted: Dec 4, 2022
Hi @keelin, You are not alone. I'm hoping you continue to post your experience. It helps...
may also be in your situation with PMR ... that are looking for answers and prednisone ... is not providing the relief from PMR ... would share it so others understand prednisone ... patients, alternative therapies may
Posted: Nov 19, 2022
Hello @marieameehan and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It is good that you have reached out...
have moved your post into an existing PMR ... discussion, which you can find here: - PMR ... : Are there treatment alternatives to ... Prednisone? ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternatives-to-prednisone
Hello @nancybee, Welcome to Connect. You mentioned tapering from 10 mg down to 2.5 mg over...
CRP tests when tapering off of the prednisone ... things that helped me taper off of prednisone ... / -- PMR: Are there treatment alternatives ... to Prednisone? ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternatives-to-prednisone
Posted: Sep 18, 2022
Hi @girastancil, I'm glad to hear you found a little relief using a hot bed or...
to prednisone that you might want to ... read through. -- PMR: Are there treatment ... alternatives to Prednisone? ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternatives-to-prednisone ... but I've never tried it when my PMR
Posted: Sep 13, 2022
Hi @kimmur, Welcome to Connect. I think you feel the same way about PMR as most...
think you feel the same way about PMR ... I've had 2 occurrences of PMR. ... before I was able to taper off of prednisone ... Have you discussed any possible alternatives ... for prednisone with your rheumatologist
From what I've read, a lower dosage of prednisone (like 20 mg) has a "miraculous" effect...
what I've read, a lower dosage of prednisone ... has a "miraculous" effect on PMR ... I was on a 40 mg dose of Prednisone ... for PMR (about 20 mg) the physician ... should search for an alternate diagnosis
Posted: Jun 4, 2022
Hi @ripley, pprednisone is a corticosteroid. When I had severe neck pain with GCA and leg...
Hi @ripley, pprednisone is a corticosteroid ... GCA and leg pain and stiffness with PMR ... The chapter on PMR and GCA in Cecil ... clinical response, it suggests pursuing alternate
I am newly diagnosed with PMR. I just started 20MG of Prednisone yesterday and feeling the...
I am newly diagnosed with PMR. ... I just started 20MG of Prednisone yesterday ... starting IV therapy in combination or alternatively ... extremely concerned about side effects of Prednisone