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Polymyalgia rheumatica is a rheumatic autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects the lining of the joints (synovitis)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069918/

PMR doesn't usually cause joint ... This is how PMR and spondyloarthitis

Discussion: PMR and Undifferentiated Spondyloarthropathies

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17, 2024

PMR just does not seem to have any clear pattern in the way it causes pain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957828/

PMR just does not seem to have any clear ... My Rheumatologist explained that PMR

Discussion: Morning misery: Is prednisone effective 24 hrs? PMR and hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

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

If you are not seeing an Endocrinologist, you need to be. Steroids are hormones and taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213919/

and taking them long term like with PMR ... My PMR ran my hypothyroidism off the

Discussion: Prednisone cumulative dose in PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 15 1:41pm

I appreciate everyone's responses. I had appt with my Rheumatologist. He checked my sed rate and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178748/

discomfort probably muscular, not PMR ... PMR is such a unique experience for

Discussion: Flare

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 23, 2024

I refuse to take a steroid unless my symptoms progress to a point where I cannot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177811/

My docs will not diagnose me with PMR ... that does not mean you do not have PMR

Discussion: New to PMR diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

For what it's worth, in 6 years I have never had to increase my prednisone to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231299/

I read a study that divided pmr patients ... clinical or laboratory parameters in PMR

Discussion: Can ultrasound help confirm PMR diagnosis?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 7 7:40am

I also did have vertigo and still have dizziness, especially in my yoga classes. I suddenly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273896/

I also got an episode of PMR years later ... Do you still have PMR?

Discussion: Bear with me on this long post if you can.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 4 8:15am

Straight Medicare will cover Actemra infusions because they are given in a "hospital setting" and are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289629/

Actemra isn't FDA approved to treat PMR ... never diagnosed with GCA ... only PMR

Discussion: Insurance coverage for Actemra infusion with straight Medicare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 25 11:26am

I have had PMR for at least 30 years and been of and off prednisone (P)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330852/

I have had PMR for at least 30 years ... It didn't help my PMR so my rheumatologist

Discussion: Any experiences with Kevzara (sarilumab)?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 19 7:33pm

I’m fairly new to PMR so I may be totally wrong but from the comments I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042992/

I’m fairly new to PMR so I may be totally ... the only medication that works for PMR

Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

In the first week after PMR diagnosis, I have needed to increase prednisone from 10 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007978/

In the first week after PMR diagnosis ... anyone have experience with Humira for PMR

Discussion: Methotrexate / Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 1, 2024