PMR – search | You searched for comments

I've developed PMR toward the end of summer [2023]. Like you I had never heard of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943555/

I've developed PMR toward the end ... physically active, and it seems that my PMR

Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

Do you mean you had a blood draw and the doctor never got the results? That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937891/

reverse situation the first time I got PMR ... what you would expect for it to be PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

I have been on and of prednisone (P) for 30 years due to PMR. I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914305/

prednisone (P) for 30 years due to PMR ... able to reduce my P without the usual PMR

Discussion: Sleeping 9-10 hours with tapering Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

Thanks for your comments. Initially, I decided not to tell anyone about my PMR because although...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841767/

decided not to tell anyone about my PMR ... certain my 4th Covid booster caused PMR

Discussion: Last Covid Booster in August 2022 I’ve had severe pain. Probable PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Hi all, New to post. Had PMR in my 50’s and did well on conventional treatment....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810049/

Had PMR in my 50’s and did well on conventional ... So, now I’m in my 60’s and PMR is back

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

My theory of the return of PMR (after 30 years) was the abrupt loss of steroid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784748/

My theory of the return of PMR (after ... My PMR symptoms started right after

Discussion: Do I really have PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 14, 2022

Welcome @charlesp, For both of my occurrences of PMR I was started at 20 mg prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781857/

charlesp, For both of my occurrences of PMR ... I know it's early in your PMR journey

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Hi, new to this site (but not new to PMR) and saw the questions about the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709141/

, new to this site (but not new to PMR ... Since the PMR predated the vaccine,

Discussion: Anyone with PMR have experience with 4th COVID vax jab?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17, 2022

Hi @jabrown0407, I had PMR, undiagnosed, a number of months before being diagnosed with GCA. With...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/692256/

Hi @jabrown0407, I had PMR, undiagnosed ... With PMR, I had pain and stiffness (

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 23, 2022

I also experienced a PMR flare almost immediately after receiving the Covid vaccine. I took prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667590/

I also experienced a PMR flare almost ... did not experience another flare of PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 4, 2022

Hi @warriorsue333 so sorry to hear about all your mom's suffering. I experienced the bad effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/660593/

blindness or stroke. 30% of people with PMR ... exercised, but still wound up with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 7, 2021

@suzorand, I've had two occurrences of PMR. The first lasted 3 and half years in which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643015/

suzorand, I've had two occurrences of PMR ... My PMR has been in remission since late

Discussion: Buttock/tailbone pain, sitting or lying down - symptom of PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 7, 2021

Hello @novabill, Welcome to Connect. My PMR is currently in remission. I don't have any experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/611974/

My PMR is currently in remission. ... Both occurrences of PMR I was started

Discussion: Melatonin and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 27, 2021

I am so sorry to hear that your rheumatologist dismissed your concerns. I hope he is,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/601789/

hope he is, at least, treating your PMR ... even a majority of those who have PMR

Discussion: Is it safe to get the Corona Virus (COVID-19) vaccine with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 14, 2021

@ingekunga @daisy Prednisone reduction. Below 10 mgs you should reduce by 1/2 mg.and/or no more than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/600292/

to stop if you find you are getting PMR ... I am in my fifth year of PMR and have

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 8, 2021

Hi @susieflamilngo -- Have you discussed the use of Leflunomide and Methotrexate along with prednisone with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180096/

I have only used prednisone for my PMR ... are all different in the way the the PMR

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26, 2019

I will try to answer your questions but I don't have any experience with Kevzara. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889954/

about 4 years ago to treat refractory PMR ... years while my primary diagnosis was PMR ... Actemra was prescribed specifically for PMR ... dose was 40 mg of prednisone when PMR ... The flare wasn't a PMR flare but

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

Hi @canpr, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can't imagine dealing with PMR with no support....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/593541/

I can't imagine dealing with PMR ... me back to when I first experienced PMR ... than 20 mg for both occurrences of PMR ... me when I had a second round with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 11, 2021

Hello @lily2013 -- welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm glad you found us and I'm hoping another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182113/

I have polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) ... I'm in my second occurrence of PMR and ... the associated pain that comes with PMR ... The PMR went into remission for 6 years

Discussion: Facial Swelling - no diagnosis

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 22, 2018

Hi Barbara, What I've discovered is that each person is different on how their body reacts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155427/

the "miracle" drug when it comes to PMR ... My first episode of PMR was in 2007 ... My PMR kicked up again in mid 2016 and ... exercise even though you still have the PMR

Discussion: Skin infections while on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 20, 2017