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I have no experience with Kevzara but I have over 15 years of experience with PMR....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141799/
have over 15 years of experience with PMR ... Actema (tocilizumab) after 12 years of PMR ... and GCA. ... Evidence suggests that PMR and GCA are ... tab at the top that says IL-6 and PMR
Discussion: Kevzara
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 15, 2024
I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA in March 2024. Pain from the PMR was debilitating,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300542/
I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA in ... Pain from the PMR was debilitating, ... migraines and some blurry vision from GCA ... which is a recommended treatment for GCA
Discussion: Tapering off prednisone with GCA temporal arteritis
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 9 12:56pm
I had PMR for about 1 1/2 years. I hated the Prednisone and marvel at your...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/332171/
I had PMR for about 1 1/2 years. ... there was the possibility of getting GCA ... I did not know one could have both PMR ... and GCA at the same time. ... I thought PMR would turn into GCA.
Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 7, 2021
Hi, @cakodra, sometimes the symptoms of PMR are there but the inflammation markers aren't elevated. If...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900933/
cakodra, sometimes the symptoms of PMR ... s Textbook of Medicine, Chapter on PMR ... and GCA). ... I had full blown PMR for about four ... sed rate was 120 and diagnosis of GCA
Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 23, 2023
Thanks for the info, nyxygirl. Yes, my doctor did ask me if I had any headaches...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969134/
is aware of the connection between PMR ... and GCA. ... that I don't end up developing GCA ... along with my PMR. ... that if I ever did start experiencing GCA
Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Nov 22, 2023
PMR often coexists with GCA. I have not been able to find another person with GCA...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211411/
PMR often coexists with GCA. ... been able to find another person with GCA ... so I started reading the PMR comments ... GCA stands for giant cell arteritis. ... They did a biopsy and confirmed GCA.
Discussion: New Diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (Husband)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 25, 2018
Hi @dmoonchild, autoimmune diseases, like PMR and GCA, are notorious for being troublesome to diagnose. You...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735668/
dmoonchild, autoimmune diseases, like PMR ... and GCA, are notorious for being troublesome ... - Is everyone here diagnosed with PMR ... / - PMR initial diagnosis: Can there ... -1/ - Were you misdiagnosed with PMR
Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 9, 2022
Welcome @ldingwall88, You are right - for PMR prednisone is a game changer. I've had two...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714755/
@ldingwall88, You are right - for PMR ... I've had two occurrences of PMR ... the starting dose is too low, the PMR ... like GCA. ... mentioned your doctor diagnosed the PMR
Discussion: Prednisone only mildly helpful for my PMR, is this common?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 6, 2022
If you have any Sudden changes in vision usually your optometrist would be able to get...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663950/
’t take into account that you have PMR ... people with Giant Cell Arteritis had PMR ... Both my mother-in-law and my mom had PMR ... and GCA. ... Started first with PMR.
Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Dec 20, 2021
I'm personally sceptical that dry needling would be good for PMR, but that's just my opinion....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335123/
that dry needling would be good for PMR ... muscles, and from what I understand, PMR ... physical therapy while I had untreated PMR ... prednisone, the problems I was having from PMR ... and GCA cleared right up.
Discussion: Additional Treatment while on prednisone.
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 25 4:28pm
You should work with your rheumatologist to see what dose of prednisone you should be taking....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224930/
tell you if you still need it for PMR ... Prednisone can cause osteoporosis, but PMR ... and GCA are worse problems than osteoporosis ... 10 mg per day of prednisone now for GCA ... and PMR, so my rheumatologist referred
Discussion: Prednisone duration
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 29 5:13pm