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My rheumatologist feels exactly the same way. I have had PMR for 3 months and unable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242367/

I have had PMR for 3 months and unable

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 21 1:55pm

Didn’t get to finish as my iPad froze. Anyway, about sticky discharge from your eyes. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249348/

PMR survivor

Discussion: Wet, sticky eyes

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 3 9:59am

This worked for me with minimal issues: From 10 to 5…1 per month. Below 5…0.5 per...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344204/

All pain is not PMR pain as you decrease

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 9 8:12am

"I think it’s called toffi." ------------------- Tophi but close enough. I didn't really ask for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340630/

PMR is being treated with a biologic ... which is targeted at PMR.

Discussion: Any luck using Tylenol and ibuprofen for joint pain?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 3 6:22pm

Hi, I have taken the flu vaccine, Covid vaccine and the shingles vaccine, all while dealing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102837/

shingles vaccine, all while dealing with PMR ... I should say here that PMR or not,

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

PMR left me with bilateral Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome. Based on my experience my rheumy does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101435/

PMR left me with bilateral Greater Trochanter ... She simply says it's PMR pain and

Discussion: Lingering Stiffness Left Thigh

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

My husband also has those purplish marks (many) due to meds he takes for asthma and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080316/

Your idea about a burst of meds for a PMR ... Hoping you are right that PMR is self-limiting

Discussion: Tapering and Dealing with a Flareup

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

I was diagnosed with PMR 6+ years ago. Have been on prednisone all that time without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064343/

I was diagnosed with PMR 6+ years ago ... by the steroids prescribed for the PMR

Discussion: Eliquis + Chest Pain

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: May 8, 2024

I have had ax-Spa for over 40yrs. Recently diagnosed with MGUS, then PMR. My most pressing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050492/

Recently diagnosed with MGUS, then PMR ... Hydroxychloroquine- did not help and I developed PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

I've seen a physiatrist for lower back and left hip pain not associated with PMR. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047708/

left hip pain not associated with PMR ... This is not associated with my PMR.

Discussion: Is it PMR (and/) or Osteoarthritis?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 9, 2024

I have had diarrhea since I was diagnosed with PMR and started Prednisone. I blamed the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018422/

diarrhea since I was diagnosed with PMR ... have occurred with the onset of the PMR

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

I'm very sorry this happened to you, but thank goodness you didn't lose any vision. Yes,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964230/

I'd never even heard of either PMR ... So I've had PMR for almost five

Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

I’m on 1/2 mg of prednisone until the end of this month, then I will have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964212/

guided me through the final phase of PMR ... Once you no longer have PMR (which

Discussion: Any side effects after going off prednisone slowly?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

I find it so helpful and interesting to read about the variety of experiences that people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948508/

experiences that people are having with PMR ... that doesn’t seem to be the way of PMR

Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Hi @5333, I was diagnosed with GCA and had PMR for a year previously. My diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904723/

, I was diagnosed with GCA and had PMR ... that most that are diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: PMR diagnosed but now headache for almost a month.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

I would also suggest the arterial biopsy at the temple to rule out a cousin of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854915/

the temple to rule out a cousin of PMR ... Although it is rare, I have a friend with PMR

Discussion: My wife has autoimmune disease. She has inflammation in legs and arms.

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 5, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815840/

I also was diagnosed with PMR in early ... but since learned it happens with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

I find everyone’s experience, so interesting and different from one another. My naturopath recommended Cortrex, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792837/

My PMR started in June 2022 and I started ... If the PMR returns, I may consider naltrexone

Discussion: PMR Flair up From a Virus?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 5, 2023

Thanks John. That is helpful and I will certainly be talking things over with my doctors....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708487/

I am hopeful that my PMR is inactive ... have changed since my diagnosis with PMR

Discussion: Knee Replacement surgery and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 15, 2022

I have talked to three MDs about getting my genome sequenced and or to act on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706721/

I am doing so "well" with PMR ... interest and its possible relationship to PMR

Discussion: Genetic Sequencing and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 9, 2022