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After almost a year, I recently dropped down from 4 mg prednisone to 3.5 mg, as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148652/

normal bloodwork and still be in a PMR ... responses relative to this frustrating PMR

Discussion: PMR with normal labs and having severe thigh pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 28, 2024

@tobeybaby, I've had PMR twice and was able to taper off of prednisone both time without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125627/

@tobeybaby, I've had PMR twice and ... the mornings for both times with the PMR

Discussion: Has anyone successfully weaned off prednisone without using a biologic

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 17, 2024

Hello PMR-pals ! @dadcue @johnbishop @linda7 I gained ~8 lbs during my year of PMR. Size...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105064/

Hello PMR-pals ! ... I gained ~8 lbs during my year of PMR

Discussion: PMR Weight Gain How to lose it!

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

Hi @cgm, Sorry to hear you are experiencing severe foot pain. I had a bad case...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075646/

the first time I was diagnosed with PMR ... fairly fast and then I just had the PMR

Discussion: Foot pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 27, 2024

@grammy 82 - you give good uplifting messages! Sebastian Unizony, MD who was on the Sarilumab...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873199/

It all came together for me today - PMR ... A good friend responded to my PMR news

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

Hi @kberlyhouse, My understanding is that something triggers the immune system to go into overdrive and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871731/

My PMR followed a foot injury. ... PMR and GCA are common in people 50

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

Well -- thought I would give a 'update' on my experience with PMR - short recap...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/715502/

;update' on my experience with PMR ... - short recap -- diagnosed with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 8, 2022

Hi @ripley, pprednisone is a corticosteroid. When I had severe neck pain with GCA and leg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710486/

GCA and leg pain and stiffness with PMR ... The chapter on PMR and GCA in Cecil

Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 22, 2022

Hi @sashakay, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @amandajro and other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680551/

. -- PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 13, 2022

I actually got a call after all my testing came back and he changed it from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322309/

testing came back and he changed it from PMR ... I feel like my symptoms are PMR...and

Discussion: PMR at 48 yrs old

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 3, 2020

I had my first Moderna vaccine 1/21/21 and within about a week I could barely move....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754013/

definitely triggered the onset of my PMR ... and my body is still suffering with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 26, 2022

I had symptoms like what you are describing. This was toward the start of my PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258704/

This was toward the start of my PMR ... I have had PMR for almost 4 years.

Discussion: Chest rib pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 15 1:55pm

@maye - Good question that I really never thought about when my PMR was active. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211123/

really never thought about when my PMR

Discussion: Prednisone cumulative dose in PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 14 8:28am

My rheumatologist said I could drink moderately. I had quit drinking completely with the PMR, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240313/

quit drinking completely with the PMR

Discussion: Moderate Use of Alcohol

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 18 9:15pm

Below 5, consider decrementing at 0.5 per month. By 1 at that point is often too...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295628/

is normal, and is often/usually not PMR

Discussion: PMR tapering

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 3 10:02am

Thank you for sharing the document Maria @nyxygirl! It does a great job in explaining what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959425/

GPs and our PCPs should know about PMR

Discussion: I’m Not Responding to Prednisone and I Need Advice

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

Thanks - another helpful tip! I'm from Australia where podiatrists are relatively common. I don't even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953167/

tips and strategies for dealing with PMR

Discussion: Calf pain when exercising

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

I’m on my 3rd bout of PMR. I find the longer I have dealt with it,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940941/

I’m on my 3rd bout of PMR.

Discussion: How many of you are on your second flare-up?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

That's fair enough everyone has their choices. I was with the HealthUnlock forum for a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860501/

PMR and GCA comments only.

Discussion: How common is permanent remission?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 16, 2023

Hello suetex Do you take Prednisone for the PMR? I have been on MTX for 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772465/

Do you take Prednisone for the PMR

Discussion: Do I really have PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 12, 2022