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Thank you….good info. For me (3rd time for PMR) this is a journey where I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/684094/

For me (3rd time for PMR) this is a

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 24, 2022

There is an abundance of 'trial and error' when treating any medical condition. No two people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062217/

#39;t know for sure if I'm "PMR ... relatively pain free" and "PMR ... According to my rheumatologist, PMR ... condition if you need to wait for PMR ... I wouldn't say I have PMR relapses

Discussion: 2 year struggle to get off prednisone still hard to get from 3 to 2mg

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 4, 2024

I hesitated to share this info as it sounds kind of wacko. But want to say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126093/

It seriously reduces my pmr body aches

Discussion: Could your PMR have been a result of the Covid mRNA vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

There are a few peoples here who are on it - it’s a biologic like Humira...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030554/

and Enbrel but formulated more for PMR

Discussion: Rheumatoid Drs

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

This is a good example of one group's argument of where PMR is on the auto-inflammatory...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889129/

one group's argument of where PMR

Discussion: Question about PMR in addition to other autoimmune disorders?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

@dmoonchild I waited six weeks for proper treatment because my blood work is normal. It turns...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756190/

The other way you diagnose PMR is to

Discussion: Do I really have PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 2, 2022

I had an echo and a streww test yesterday. I never had heart issues before. With...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651600/

Could this be brought on by the Pmr

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 5, 2021

SO HAPPY YOU HAVE A NEW GROUP. THIS IS ALL NEW TO ME AS OF LAST...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286579/

I HAD NEVER HEARD OF PMR BEFORE, THIS

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 13, 2020

As someone who has had PMR - along with other autoimmune conditions, I say that tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288123/

As someone who has had PMR - along with

Discussion: Advice on managing PMR.

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 23 10:21am

Developed PMR within 2 weeks of my second Covid booster. Then within two months GCA. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898197/

Developed PMR within 2 weeks of my second

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

Good point ... I added an addendum. An endocrinologist was monitoring my cortisol level when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282568/

with my rheumatologist to make sure PMR

Discussion: taper decision - stay at 1MG or keep going lower

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 15 1:38pm

My understanding from various arthritis support groups that MXT is more likely to assist with RA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267716/

more likely to assist with RA than PMR

Discussion: Anyone having luck while taking methotrexate?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 27 3:13am

Thank you John. I’ve only discussed DMARDs and pred. It is my understanding that opioids will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237152/

understanding that opioids will not cause the PMR

Discussion: Prednisone and Opioids

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 15 12:32am

One new study at 25mg methotrexate showed that it does nothing for PMR. https://acrabstracts.org/abstract/results-of-a-one-year-randomized-double-blind-placebo-controlled-trial-with-methotrexate-25mg-per-week-for-recently-diagnosed-polymyalgia-rheumatica/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221929/

methotrexate showed that it does nothing for PMR

Discussion: Using methotrexate with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 26 8:19am

I'm quite anxious about my first appointment tomorrow, I hope she's knowledgeable and will be helpful....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183282/

I keep hearing stories about PMR being

Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

I'm a retired RPh with pmr x 3 years. Tylenol fine with Prednisone. 1000 mg 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169376/

I'm a retired RPh with pmr x 3

Discussion: Last Prednisone Pill

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

That is definitely good news @susan63! It is a great feeling when you can finally stop...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166532/

little to no aches and pains from PMR

Discussion: Last Prednisone Pill

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 2, 2024

Hello @ecd, Welcome to Connect. It can definitely be frustrating when you have something you need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118994/

Have you been diagnosed with PMR?

Discussion: Tiredness

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

If you are pain free then go for it! I'm simply saying exercising causes inflammation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075038/

exercising causes inflammation and PMR

Discussion: Can PMR be induced by Exercise

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26, 2024

Hello, I am sorry to read your comment. PLEASE read my comment link below. Your pmr...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066590/

Your pmr is still active and steroids

Discussion: Has anyone "self-tapered" (increase or decrease prednisone)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12, 2024