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From what I've seen in these discussions and read elsewhere, suddenly halving a 5mg prednisone dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126339/

2.5mg will almost certainly bring on a PMR

Discussion: Grouped Into 3 Buckets

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

I super appreciate your reply and your detailed feedback. As you said, every journey is unique,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082861/

prednisone when you first got the PMR

Discussion: Has anyone experienced edema in their ankles and feet?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

I've journeyed (four month into PMR) from 15mg to starting 9mg yesterday. It's always been fairly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040126/

've journeyed (four month into PMR

Discussion: How long does it take for you to move without pain and stiffness in a.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

I had the same experience. My PMR was much better while I had Covid. I personally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998514/

My PMR was much better while I had Covid

Discussion: PMR symptoms drastically improved during COVID/Omnicron infection.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 16, 2024

I have had PMR for 30 years off and on and now on. I have not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989209/

I have had PMR for 30 years off and

Discussion: PMR - possible diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

I decided my body trying to tell me it was really mad at me and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884219/

also quite a relief to get the dx of pmr

Discussion: Any difficulty in diagnosis of PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

Hi John, recently diagnosed w PMR and have begun a more strict following of Mediterranean Diet,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860045/

Hi John, recently diagnosed w PMR and

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 15, 2023

I have been told by three different doctors to not get the next Covid booster. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846710/

I am 70 and diagnosed with PMR.

Discussion: Two weeks in, frightened by meds, PMR and COVID Booster Shot

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

I will be speaking with my PCP about this next week. I'm wondering if it would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807247/

proceed with a standard (not slow PMR

Discussion: Anyone have experience with Low Dose Naltrexone instead of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

Thank you. I’ve done a slow taper too. Down to zero, because I hate taking prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781643/

taking prednisone and I hate having PMR

Discussion: PMR and Hip, Back Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 6, 2022

Was already receiving methylprednisolone for PMR when I started the Moderna shots. Have taken the two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764105/

already receiving methylprednisolone for PMR

Discussion: When in PMR remission: What's your experience with covid vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

Mehtotrexate is not an alternative to prednisone. It can be used for polymyalgia rheumatica as a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687503/

Effectiveness data of methotrexate for PMR

Discussion: Alternative to Prednisone for Treating PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 8, 2022

I was dx with RA in 2011 and PMR in December on 2018. I also have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137894/

I was dx with RA in 2011 and PMR in

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 16, 2019

My first time around with PMR during the last six months I was bouncing back and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211400/

My first time around with PMR during

Discussion: New Diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (Husband)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 23, 2018

I've just kept up walking 30 minutes, 2x day. No pain from that. I'm trying to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137645/

stiffness, but not the same pains as PMR

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 13, 2017

Thank you, John. I'm sorry you have had to deal with the PMR more often for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644631/

sorry you have had to deal with the PMR ... lbs heavier and not active if i had PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 13, 2021

You're asking a difficult question - how long do people with PMR and/or GCA need to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289046/

question - how long do people with PMR ... I just googled "does PMR last forever

Discussion: What is the goal when tapering?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24 2:57pm

Hi @jeansg and @ninadavis, my hair was always very thick, curly and frizzy. I had PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138417/

I had PMR for a year, undiagnosed. ... thinnned out dramatically with the PMR

Discussion: Prednisone and change in hair texture

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 8, 2024

So I saw my pcp and she seems to think because it comes and goes that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106424/

My PMR is in flare, which I knew. ... taking 7.5 mg of prednisone for my PMR

Discussion: PMR pain and vision

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Hello @jmwm. Mayo Clinic Connect is a great resource for meeting other members with similar experiences...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081262/

interested in this related discussion: - PMR ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages

Discussion: What mg of prednisone to take when a person gets a flare up?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 5, 2024