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My rheumatologist made it easy for me to taper by giving me prescriptions for 5, 2.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240076/

off for 2 different occurrences of PMR

Discussion: Fear

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 18 2:43pm

Remember Kevzara hasn't yet been in use for the first complete treatment cycle (1 to 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242759/

difficulty getting of Kevzara is if my PMR

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 22 7:35am

Yes, some people who take Actemra have to keep talking prednisone. Actemra inhibits IL-6, but there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322209/

substances that cause the inflammation from PMR

Discussion: Trouble going below 3mg

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 7 10:29am

@cynthiak06 I've read all comments to your post .I suggest you see a rheumatologist and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031708/

check your inflammation you may have PMR

Discussion: Can anyone help?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

Yes ... I agree ... PMR is difficult. The following link lists some unanswered questions in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970703/

PMR is difficult.

Discussion: PMR flare at a drop from 8 to 7 mg of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

I had tapered off Prednisone when I caught COVID and I had a mild case that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815536/

Unfortunately, it triggered my PMR,

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), prednisone and Coronavirus COVID-19

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

After my second flare up of PMR my Rheumatologist put me on Methotrexate, 6 tabs 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767335/

After my second flare up of PMR my Rheumatologist

Discussion: Experience with Methotrexate?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

A slow taper isn't necessary for all conditions. I could do 60 mg to -0- within...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341138/

quickly after I was diagnosed with PMR ... years to taper off Prednisone after PMR ... After Actemra was started for PMR, I

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 16 days ago.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 4 3:32pm

Hi John, thanks for your reply. If activity the previous day was light, the pain is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360783/

something else going on in addition to the PMR

Discussion: what to expect when starting prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31 1:28pm

Ditto @tsc Your diagnosis of PMR and then GCA experience is very much the same as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259718/

Ditto @tsc Your diagnosis of PMR and

Discussion: Low iron levels and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 16 4:22pm

I’ve kept up with all recommended vaccines including Covid (Moderna) since being diagnosed with PMR. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105408/

Moderna) since being diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: Need to decide to get a Covid Shot while I have PMR.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Welcome to the forum, you are among friends. Remember that patience is a virtue with PMR,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100694/

Remember that patience is a virtue with PMR

Discussion: How do I handle the ups and downs of PMR? So many questions.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

"prednisone is only good for a day" -- there have been some discussions about the half...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054272/

TV commercial yet for Kevzara and PMR

Discussion: New PMR patient, wondering if mornings will become pain free someday

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

I was on Methylprednisolone for six months for PMR and weaned myself off three months ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017724/

Methylprednisolone for six months for PMR

Discussion: Treating PMR with Prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

Please let us know how your wife goes with those anti-inflammatory measures. As PMR is an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949581/

As PMR is an auto-immune condition involving

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

I live in Annapolis and also looking for a PMR specialist. Prednisone therapy and Actemera did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904525/

in Annapolis and also looking for a PMR

Discussion: Recommendations for PMR savvy rheumatologist in Washington DC/MD/ VA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

Yes. I'm 71 and have recently experienced right leg sciatica recently. I took prednisone when first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732624/

prednisone when first diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: PMR and Sciatica with Back Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

Thank you . Yes I am seeing my primary this week to start the process. So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/671596/

me now seem to be associated with PMR

Discussion: Peripheral Neuropathy - Result of PMR or Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 17, 2022

The second time I was diagnosed with PMR, the inflation markers didn’t show elevation for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631770/

The second time I was diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: Do I really have PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 1, 2021

My rheumatologist said that since steroids really didn’t help with pain she wouldn’t recommend them again...