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@kspowell -Your final sentence in this post really resonated with me. I have similar feelings about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701868/

I have had PMR for about one year and ... So I asked the doctor if these PMR symptoms

Discussion: Is PMR a form of vasculitis?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

Thought I'd interject a question: has anyone had success in treating PMR symptoms with a vibration...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/684215/

has anyone had success in treating PMR ... had blood work done and the both PMR

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 25, 2022

Yes I too believe it was one or the combination of the vacines. I was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681002/

No family history of PMR. ... Nov 2021. once I figured out it was PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 15, 2022

My doctor started me on 40 mg at the beginning of my PMR --- within 24...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/679924/

me on 40 mg at the beginning of my PMR ... --- within 24 / 36 hours the PMR was

Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 11, 2022

I don't really understand the dangers of not using prednisone or not enough prednisone vs just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/601160/

But what about PMR? ... a risk of blood vessel damage with PMR

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 11, 2021

I do have a medical background in OT. I have not been diagnosed yet. Still waiting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225707/

website I am pretty convinced I may have pmr ... I’m sure if he suspects pmr, we will

Discussion: PMR or Steroid Myopathy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 14, 2018

@susie1950 there's no golden rule for tapering down on prednisone. I'm sure they are trying to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137734/

started at 20mg for both occurrences of PMR ... With PMR it's important to keep

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 29, 2018

@janiceem I do think it’s the health of the individual’s immune system that is in question....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124593/

vaccine with no problems even with my PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 16, 2024

You might enjoy Yoga. I work some Pilates into my daily 30 minutes of practice and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102305/

thrilled to be almost back to my pre PMR

Discussion: Resistance Training and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 9, 2024

I used Dexamethasone. Medicare drug plan did cover. I am not sure if its similar to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066617/

My PMR lasted about 6 months and I was

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12, 2024

I don't know what group Cami16 is referring to, but I joined a Facebook group called...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040412/

but I joined a Facebook group called PMR

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 26, 2024

Thanks John. Found the article regarding latest advances very informative. I’ve essentially been in remission for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987084/

As some have questioned…PMR or simply

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Thank you for your advice. I will try it. I thought when I went off prednisone,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932414/

prednisone, that I was all better and the PMR

Discussion: Off Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

On 15 mg prednisone now for two weeks. The excruciating stiffness and pain is lessened greatly....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873587/

Does PMR affect knees as well as thighs

Discussion: Anyone else have PMR with some serious sternum/rib cage pain?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Your experience gives me hope that my adrenals might someday also awaken. If not I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858419/

point in our long journey through PMR

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 11, 2023

Since being on 2 mg prednisone my wrists and thumb joints are painful again. The rheumatologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808438/

pain 2 years ago when first dx with PMR

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

I think I would go to a pain management doctor and see if you can have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767557/

months to have a diagnosis called PMR

Discussion: Long Covid & Relationship Strain

Support Group: Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

I agree that having PMR has made me more compassionate and less judgmental of others. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740207/

I agree that having PMR has made me

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

My husband had to go to 24mg of methyl prednisolone (stronger form of prednisone) before he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733263/

before he had complete relief of his PMR

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 1, 2022

Welcome @donmayoclinic. It sounds like your PMR may be in remission but you now have sciatica...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732643/

It sounds like your PMR may be in remission

Discussion: PMR and Sciatica with Back Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31, 2022