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Before PMR was diagnosed there was a time when I used heavy duty NSAIDs. That was...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337392/
Before PMR was diagnosed there was a ... Uveitis is to Reactive Arthritis what GCA ... is to PMR. ... Uveitis and GCA are both inflammatory ... associated with Reactive Arthritis just as GCA
Discussion: Any luck using Tylenol and ibuprofen for joint pain?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 28 7:47pm
I was diagnosed with PMR/GCA at age 64. My inflammation scores were extraordinarily high, even for...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348381/
I was diagnosed with PMR/GCA at age ... extraordinarily high, even for someone with GCA ... (about 10x more than most with GCA) ... also stopped all further symptoms of PMR ... /GCA except for one very minor and short
Discussion: Any experience with Actemra - for my mom who is 90 years old
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 14 7:21pm
I had a few episodes of tooth pain. It seemed to be part of a group...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347915/
I was diagnosed with PMR 4 years ago ... of these symptoms all along but the PMR ... Now the PMR symptoms are gone and it ... the start and now mainly one, the GCA ... eye doctor thought she might have GCA
Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 14 10:03am
I was diagnosed with PMR and possible GCA, July 2024. My GCA symptoms were headaches that...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332510/
I was diagnosed with PMR and possible ... GCA, July 2024. ... My GCA symptoms were headaches that ... didn't mean I didn't have GCA
Discussion: Recently Diagnosed PMR Disease Progression
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 22 8:55am
HI, @sbtheplumber, best to seek medical help immediately. If you experience any visual disturbance, go to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332877/
GCA can cause loss of vision and blindness ... I had PMR for a number of months, then ... GCA and relapsed once so far. ... you currently taking anything for PMR ... medical treatment is critical for GCA
Discussion: Recently Diagnosed PMR Disease Progression
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 22 3:17pm
Hi Jeff, It’s been a while since I’ve been here. PMR diagnosis in about 2016. Still...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340040/
PMR diagnosis in about 2016. ... osteoporosis or fibromyalgia as I can’t have PMR ... GCA was a concern, jaw locking and terrible ... Palindromic PMR (arthritis?)
Discussion: PCP advising fast taper
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 2 9:22pm
Maybe Rinvoq (upadacitinib) would work. It was recently FDA approved for GCA and has already been...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351604/
It was recently FDA approved for GCA ... isn't FDA approved for either PMR ... since many people with GCA also have ... PMR. ... but was shown to be effective for GCA
Discussion: Infusion vs injection of tocilizumab (Actmera)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 19 11:01am
I just met with my new rheumatologist now that I have GCA as I just got...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365329/
new rheumatologist now that I have GCA ... as I just got off medication for PMR ... I've had good health until the PMR ... and now the GCA. ... Has anyone had success for GCA with
Discussion: Questions for people taking Actemra and Kevzara injections
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 6 8:53pm
How do they determine the cause ? I had GCA (diagnosed via ultrasound) put on 60...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361927/
I had GCA (diagnosed via ultrasound) ... However, PMR has come visiting, and ... The GCA was diagnosed just after that
Discussion: Thoracic aortic aneurysm: Anyone had surgery?
Support Group: Aortic Aneurysms
Posted: Aug 2 8:10am
Much higher doses needed for GCA than PMR. Prednisone dose for GCA is weight based with...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328758/
Much higher doses needed for GCA than ... PMR. ... Prednisone dose for GCA is weight based ... PMR dosing is done regardless of weight
Discussion: Weight based prednisone dosing
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 16 9:52pm
I think you're right. I've tapered over the past year from 60 mg prednisone down to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337948/
mg prednisone down to 2, to treat GCA ... and PMR. ... takes at least 1 - 2 years for the PMR
Discussion: Side effects of prednisone
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 29 3:42pm
Sorry that you have joined 'the Club'. This is a great forum with wonderful people who...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338607/
I was diagnosed July 2024 with PMR and ... possible GCA. ... Started on 60 mg. of pred. for the GCA ... ;t know if they were caused by the PMR
Discussion: New to PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 30 1:57pm
Hello @ann31, There is another discussion that may be helpful on the topic of alternative treatments...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356275/
topic of alternative treatments for PMR ... . -- PMR: Are there treatment alternatives ... mentioned a new drug recently approved for GCA ... approves Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) for GCA ... fda-approves-rinvoq-upadacitinib-for-gca
Discussion: Anyone successfully treating PMR without Prednisone?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 25 2:43pm