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My rheumatologist says he considers Actemra and Kavzara very similar and expects very similar results if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861867/

is not officially FDA approved for PMR ... Kevzara had been approved for PMR.

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 18, 2023

(Male, 68 y) PMR started one and half year ago very suddenly, was healthy till then....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855389/

(Male, 68 y) PMR started one and half ... Sarilumab) which is allowed by FDA for PMR

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 6, 2023

I have a PMR/GCA and I’m currently seeing a rheumatologist. It was a rocky start, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852370/

I have a PMR/GCA and I’m currently seeing ... have been called the poster child of PMR

Discussion: Is everyone here diagnosed with PMR seeing a rheumatologist?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 1, 2023

Hello there, I was diagnosed with PMR and giant cell arteritis last fall after my biopsy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754236/

Hello there, I was diagnosed with PMR ... have a little relapse symptoms of PMR

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 26, 2022

Hi. I agree the real key for PMR is prednisone. I was wondering if flexibility might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735823/

I agree the real key for PMR is prednisone ... I hope your PMR responds to the pred

Discussion: Extended release oxycodone-long-term use?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

I have had PMR symptoms since Nov 2021. Diagnosed June 2022. Started on 15mg Prednisone for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729492/

I have had PMR symptoms since Nov 2021 ... bloodwork he doesn't think my PMR

Discussion: Plaquenil and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

Hello @kmb181, Welcome to Connect. I know it has to be difficult not getting any real...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/672163/

of different conditions that mimic PMR ... that mimic polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR

Discussion: PMR and RA

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 18, 2022

Sorry to say I’m having a PMR flare up after 7 months of my first event....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650874/

Sorry to say I’m having a PMR flare ... point, I’ve decided to just live with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 3, 2021

I too had semi “normal” blood results. I think one factor was out of wack, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321756/

was out of wack, but didn’t scream PMR ... ’s interesting that you knew about PMR

Discussion: PMR initial diagnosis: Can there be an underlying disease?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 15, 2020

Your journey sounds familiar. Many of us were older women who were active and exercised then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244372/

and exercised then knocked down with PMR

Discussion: My Journey with PMR: Listening to my body.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 24 8:49am

Has anyone developed Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) while having PMR? I am not sure if I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190823/

Cell Arteritis (GCA) while having PMR

Discussion: PMR and preexisting knee pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

I’m sorry to hear that. Inflammation and its causes are still such a mystery. Do you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222392/

Do you have any PMR symptom at all?

Discussion: I have pmr which is currently in remission. Ankle surgery incisions n

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 26 3:02pm

I totally agree with Prednisone being the culprit in PMR and also other serious health issues....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147100/

with Prednisone being the culprit in PMR

Discussion: PMR and Fatigue. Interesting study

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

dadcue is the expert in the field of prednisone and Pmr related illnesses. I did want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099925/

expert in the field of prednisone and Pmr

Discussion: Has Prednisone/Actemra worked to completely heal GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

Interesting, found this this morning. There is a section just on PMR that had some new...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066643/

There is a section just on PMR that

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with PMR after the Covid vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12, 2024

Yes, up to 900 mg per day right now for severe pain from Polymylasia Rheumatica (PMR)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929906/

pain from Polymylasia Rheumatica (PMR

Discussion: Is anyone on Gabapentin?

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

I also have had rib cage pain with my PMR. At times, it's been the worst...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903850/

also have had rib cage pain with my PMR

Discussion: Anyone else have PMR with some serious sternum/rib cage pain?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

@paulagcl can you clarify please -- your PMR started three months ago ( i think you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892335/

can you clarify please -- your PMR

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 8, 2023

I also have 7 small nodules on my right lung and two on my left. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849552/

Can this be caused by PMR?

Discussion: PMR/GCA and lung nodule

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 26, 2023

Hi @ctjpmarie Yes I lost 3 of my immediate family members within 4 years - 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842514/

do think that was a trigger for my pmr

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 13, 2023