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Hello all, Several folks asked me to report on my Kevzara experience when I could, so...
PMR began for me overnight in November ... prednisone (a split dose) with the pain ... When I was back down to 5 mg I went ... No pain at present aside from normal ... although my spreadsheet goes all the way back
"I want her to consider Actemra for me. Based on posts in this group, I think...
I started Actemra back on January 1st ... Prednisone for 12 years. 2) My case of PMR ... and several medications for nerve pain ... Kevzara was FDA approved for PMR in ... Actemra "should work" for PMR
My situation is more complicated than most. I have two autoimmune conditions (Crohn’s in remission, on...
in remission, on a biologic), and PMR ... osteoarthritis in several joints and lower back ... The pain is returning as I lower my ... continue to lower my dose, my arthritis pain
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Jan 4 9:23am
PMR definitely bites! I received it as a birthday present for turning 50. Now 54 and...
PMR definitely bites! ... prednisone, unless I have a flare then back ... No pain in the hands yet, but will ... hugs to each of you and wishing you a pain
Posted: Dec 22, 2024
Hello to Dadcue, Tuckerp and all my fellow PMR people! I have read all your posts...
Dadcue, Tuckerp and all my fellow PMR ... all your posts here in regards to PMR ... I was feeling weak and the pain in my ... the antibiotics but I had the worst pain ... was at least back to normal pain levels
Discussion: Flare
Posted: Nov 26, 2024
My experience with methotrexate was horrible nausea at first but I was able to taper prednisone...
liver enzymes and stopped helping the PMR ... was recently seen by a doctor in a pain ... clinic because back and leg pain is ... said that he has seen a number of PMR ... but in the end patients have to go back
Posted: Nov 23, 2024
Hi @dadcue, I also find your posts very helpful and was hoping you could share more...
of Prednisone in my 2.5 years with PMR ... ) in hips, shoulders and low back. ... slightly improved but the hip and back ... pain have not diminished at all. ... from infusion to injections and then back
Posted: Nov 19, 2024
So sorry that you have joined the PMR ranks. I taper independently of my rheumatologist. Half...
So sorry that you have joined the PMR ... Pain is tolerable for me on the lower ... discomfort, I have no qualms about going back
Posted: Nov 18, 2024
"My recent tests showed adrenal insufficiency, after I had gone down from 5 to 4 mg....
mentioned, with 5 mg I still have pain ... mg certainly would erase most of my pain ... invariably I would increase my dose back ... still needed prednisone to control my PMR ... The endocrinologist referred me back
Posted: Nov 11, 2024
I hope I don't have any other medical issues from prednisone. I probably have osteoporosis again....
You're so knowledgeable about PMR ... I still have lower back pain. ... I have been dealing with pain for almost
Posted: Oct 21, 2024
Hi @anncoco57, I had pain in the feet and legs including the back of my knees...
Hi @anncoco57, I had pain in the feet ... and legs including the back of my knees ... ;t remember if I had pain there the ... second time around with PMR. ... prednisone dosage and your level of pain
Posted: Oct 21, 2024
I am now on Kevzara for 5 months after two years of being on prednisone and...
physiatrist who is ordering x ray of all my painful ... and ankles It is assumed I have PMR ... adrenals kicked in If my tests come back
Posted: Oct 3, 2024
Hello Tucker! I've been feeling a bit sad and depressed this past week after recently being...
recently being possibly diagnosed with PMR ... At an early age, I had two lower back ... overexerted myself and sent me home with new pain ... that my symptoms might be related to PMR
Discussion: Exercise
Posted: Oct 3, 2024
The Cubii was issued to me by the VA for being enrolled in the MOVE program....
one end of the elastic band to the back ... I'm amazed that PMR didn't seem ... because that was where most of my pain ... was when I was diagnosed with PMR. ... serious damage but I don't think PMR
Discussion: Exercise
Posted: Sep 30, 2024
Well; I'm new to this PMR/Prednisone episode but have the same "weak leg" syndrome, like shaky...
Well; I'm new to this PMR/Prednisone ... I also have pain in my prior surgical ... , Abbot Spinal Implant rear back area ... along with use of Tramadol for my back ... pain, which is timed accordingly to
I am hoping that mine is muscular and persisting with my daily exercises. Am now on...
Am now on 4 mg and morning pains in ... thighs and shoulders are back, but I ... am hoping that if they are PMR they
oh my gosh. this is the most helpful comment I have read on any forum. I...
years on prednisone and really feel my PMR ... I have pain everywhere. ... slightly different than the original PMR ... months before giving up and going back
michik, Thank you for sharing your story. You sound like a wonderful person and patient as...
description of the conundrum that is PMR ... ask you what you consider a level of pain ... have never received a diagnosis of PMR ... the very best and hope you're back ... to hiking, walking and a pain level
Posted: Sep 5, 2024
Hello @sjf1024 my heart goes out to you as I can relate to what you are...
You are just at the beginning of you PMR ... diagnosed after months of being in pain ... on 12.5 for 2 days my symptoms came back
Posted: Sep 3, 2024
@marymckeith Where are you having pain? PMR affects larger muscle areas like neck, shoulders, upper back,...
marymckeith Where are you having pain ... PMR affects larger muscle areas like ... neck, shoulders, upper back, upper
Posted: Aug 28, 2024