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Sadly it was weight gain for me…. but I was not diagnosed with GCA after testing....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033023/

I do have a hearing loss from PMR though

Discussion: Has anyone lost weight with PMR/GCA on high dose Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

Hi, I was diagnosed with a mild case of PMR (only hurt at night in bed)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945808/

was diagnosed with a mild case of PMR

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

Had Pfizer booster 12/22 in my right arm and next month began with my pmr symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838539/

right arm and next month began with my pmr

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with PMR after the Covid vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

That is so interesting. I also had low cholesterol numbers when I was first diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815762/

numbers when I was first diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

Hi @saratogagirl, Welcome to Connect. It sounds like you have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749782/

Do you also have PMR?

Discussion: PMR with hand/wrist pain and swollen veins?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 15, 2022

My PMR came on suddenly after a pilates session so I think there is little consensus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749429/

My PMR came on suddenly after a pilates

Discussion: Anyone with PMR have experience with 4th COVID vax jab?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

Does anyone have numbness and prickly feeling in both legs and feet. More on my right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737392/

I am not sure if it is from PMR or my

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 14, 2022

Oh yes...your adrenals waking up. That process can take awhile. The good news is that you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714263/

experiencing pain which may mean your PMR

Discussion: New to PMR - Are Monthly Labs and Check-ups normal?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4, 2022

Has anyone with PMR and on a Prednisolone dose of around 10mg had a Gastroscopy and/or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286833/

Has anyone with PMR and on a Prednisolone

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 24, 2021

It may just take longer than you expect to burn out the PMR. Patience may be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218673/

longer than you expect to burn out the PMR

Discussion: Anti-inflammatory diet and supplements for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 22 7:39am

Wow. Sounds scary. Thanks for sharing this. I did just read an article linking PMR to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216227/

I did just read an article linking PMR

Discussion: PMR and Pulmonary Embolisms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 19 8:19am

I have PMR for one year and told Dr that I don’t want to get vaccinated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931884/

I have PMR for one year and told Dr

Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

Sorry to hear about your relapses. I agree that under 5mg is less worrisome Curious to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319934/

the same intensity as your original PMR

Discussion: PMR relapse symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4 7:39am

I went to my PCP in 2023 at first after MRI, X Rays, and CT Scan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348517/

on prednisone which worked but the PMR ... Still see the rheumatologist yearly no PMR

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 16 days ago.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 15 6:37am

You do need to get it evaluated ... don't wait. I have never been diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357467/

with GCA but I have been treated for PMR ... have while you are diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 27 9:41am

"Avoid increasing the prednisone as a quick fix if at all possible." -------------------- This is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344268/

It was very easy to blame PMR for everything ... off Prednisone rather than treating PMR

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 9 9:30am

Not sure if I would go down that road. I waited for 3 months after I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396900/

feeling the pain symptoms from the PMR

Discussion: If I choose to take no meds. What is the worst that can happen?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 3 days ago

My PMR story is long and rather sad since I took prednisone for more than 12...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190179/

My PMR story is long and rather sad ... prednisone for more than 12 years to treat PMR ... I went into PMR rating my 'overall ... After 12 years of PMR and daily prednisone ... Technically, I still have PMR.

Discussion: Flare

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

I had PMR symptoms for about 4 months before I finally got a referral to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244924/

I had PMR symptoms for about 4 months ... GPs didn't know anything about PMR

Discussion: The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 24 7:53pm

When I have a significant new pain I always check it out with an appropriate specialist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156790/

It is easy to lump pain into the PMR ... Just because it could be PMR pain does