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Thanks. I am an orthopedic surgeon. No stenosis symptoms, just usually interscapular pain. Probably rhomboid major...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900325/

I feel most of the pain during my PMR

Discussion: Associated migratory primarily thoracic back pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

Thanks for the welcome. I am learning a lot from this blog, and really enjoy reading...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895743/

As far as I know, I do not have PMR.

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

Yes, and you should in my layman opinion. I am doing weights and cardio regularly with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869208/

weights and cardio regularly with PMR

Discussion: I have questions: Can you work out while on Prednisone? Options?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 30, 2023

It sounds to me like your taper was too fast. It took me more than a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841457/

I believe they know more about PMR than

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Thanks for your response. You’ve been through a lot!! My levels were never as high as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841091/

there is still pain which I know is pmr

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 10, 2023

Thanks for your helpful reply. I did jump down from 40 mg to 5 with no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743161/

I don't think it ever was PMR.

Discussion: Urgent Question Regarding Prednisone Burst Dosage

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 29, 2022

Yes, I have done all 3 things. I need a tarsal tunnel surgery in my foot,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737803/

seems worse since the diagnosis of PMR

Discussion: Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

Diagnosed with PMR after 3rd booster. Still on 8mg prednisone. Some days not so bad, others...

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Diagnosed with PMR after 3rd booster

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 1, 2022

Just a thought...If his pain is PMR pain (vs. knee pain), he may be having a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728602/

Just a thought...If his pain is PMR

Discussion: Extended release oxycodone-long-term use?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 19, 2022

My PMR was started by getting the Covid 19 shot. June 17, 2021, I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721691/

My PMR was started by getting the Covid

Discussion: PMR Flair up From a Virus?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 28, 2022

Hi, kvd9. Maybe someone's already mentioned Methotrexate as an alternative to Prednisone. Methotrexate is most often...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687201/

appointment to see a Rheumatologist for my PMR

Discussion: Alternative to Prednisone for Treating PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

Im doing pretty well I have less energy and the doctor ais sending me for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646812/

The pmr started about the Jan. 1,2021

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 20, 2021

After tapering down to 6 mg daily of Prednisone and doing quite well (for 10 months)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102153/

Is this PMR?

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 2 1/2 years ago. How do I manage the extreme pain?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 3, 2020

Same for Reactive Arthritis ... Pain was more confined to my lumbar spine but I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078472/

PMR was unilateral shoulder pain at ... reason why my rheumatologist diagnosed PMR ... I was old enough to have PMR at 52 years ... characteristic of both reactive arthritis and PMR ... responded rapidly to Prednisone but after PMR

Discussion: Doctors' confusion over diagnosis: Questions they should ask

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 31, 2024

I'm with you. 74 y.o. male with pmr for 34 Mos. Prednisone relapsed 3 times. Stuck...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148079/

'm with you. 74 y.o. male with pmr ... Pmr won't kill you but steroids

Discussion: Weaning off of all medicine - prednisone and methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

And that raises other questions. 1. If the natural cortisol level is highest early in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106912/

cortisol is supposed to help with PMR ... pain, why is that the time that PMR