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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
I had a lot of symptoms of GCA. I had pain in my cheekbones that was...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332129/
I had a lot of symptoms of GCA. ... I just googled headaches and GCA, and ... Are you currently being treated for PMR ... I had PMR for maybe 8 months or so before ... I started having symptoms of GCA.
Discussion: Recently Diagnosed PMR Disease Progression
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 21 3:21pm
I was treated 12 years with Prednisone for refractory PMR. When a biologic called Actemra (tocilizumab)...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340606/
years with Prednisone for refractory PMR ... Actemra is FDA approved for GCA but ... "should work" for PMR. ... biologic that is FDA approved for PMR ... I'm an actual person with PMR and
Discussion: PCP advising fast taper
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 3 5:23pm
That’s a very good question. My first round with Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) and Polymyalgia Rheumatica...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367809/
first round with Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA ... ) and Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) lasted ... While my GCA/PMR symptoms remained unchanged ... between infusions, and many of my GCA ... wish you well in your battle with PMR
Discussion: Questions for people taking Actemra and Kevzara injections
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 10 2:54pm
Prednisone and methotrexate can cause dizziness as side eeffects. It often improves with the dose of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342599/
And PMR/GCA can cause issues if it&#39 ... As witgh everything PMR trying to tease ... issues is complicated; side effects and PMR
Discussion: Has anyone experienced dizziness with medication for PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 6 6:48pm
I’m 83. Still in good shape. Work out 5/week, play singles tennis 3/week, mostly feel normal...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358568/
I have PMR/GCA. ... My PMR symptoms were still under control ... at 2mg but my GCA reared its ugly head ... If you have GCA symptoms bump up on ... compared to the hell that untreated GCA
Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 28 2:08pm
I have blurred vision from epiretinal membranes (scar tissue on both retinas). The blurred vision came...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343514/
suddenly and at the same time as the PMR ... blurred vision is associated with PMR ... experience blurred vision (permanent) with PMR ... but without GCA?
Discussion: PMR Remission
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 8 6:49am
I was treated for GCA in 2019. My symptoms started across my facial bones near my...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356287/
I was treated for GCA in 2019. ... eyes But he wanted to treat it as GCA ... ultrasound that diagnosed possible GCA ... My Rheumatologist told me if GCA that ... Unfortunately, I'm now having PMR
Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 25 2:53pm
Before I knew that I had PMR, I tried using Extra Strength Arthritis Tylenol for my...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336380/
Before I knew that I had PMR, I tried ... little, and I eventually developed GCA ... at controlling the inflammation of PMR ... The PMR can get worse, and in some cases ... such as mine, allow GCA to develop.
Discussion: Any luck using Tylenol and ibuprofen for joint pain?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 27 11:51am
I agree with your comments however I’ve come to the conclusion that given the alternatives and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351974/
prednisone as long as it eliminates my PMR ... /GCA symptoms and try to get the dosage ... miserable existence that comes with PMR ... /GCA , prednisone and all that comes
Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 19 9:05pm
You do need to get it evaluated ... don't wait. I have never been diagnosed with...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357467/
I have never been diagnosed with GCA ... but I have been treated for PMR for ... always ask me about any symptoms of GCA ... but I have never been diagnosed with GCA ... have while you are diagnosed with PMR
Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 27 9:41am