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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

@staylorrn2000 I am going to give you the short version on steroid tapering. Please go to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236472/

Please go to the Polymyalgia Rheumatic (PMR ... deal with this routinely with their PMR

Discussion: Can anyone share your experience with a successful prednisone taper?

Support Group: Asthma & Allergy

Posted: Feb 14 6:28am

I do CrossFit and am in my 7th year. When I was diagnosed with PMR 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000440/

When I was diagnosed with PMR 1 year

Discussion: Resistance Training and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 20, 2024

Husband is believed to have PMR and on 20 mg prednisone. I am wife with lymes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146133/

Husband is believed to have PMR and

Discussion: What is the root cause of PMR? Is it contagious?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

I agree with @megz on this one. Prednisone can cause terrible gastro distress if taken on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135482/

I was also one of those weird PMR patients

Discussion: Recently diagnosed, symptom question

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

I have the same thing. It appears I have lumbar stenosis, and I’m being treated for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131485/

I believe it all became worse with PMR

Discussion: Off Prednisone but Residual Stiffness

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

I was diagnosed with PMR over 6 years ago and have been on a constant treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076381/

I was diagnosed with PMR over 6 years

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 28, 2024

It may be that Decadron will do just do just as well to suppress the PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021834/

just do just as well to suppress the PMR

Discussion: Upcoming surgery prevents prednisone use

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

My Dr gave me Lansopril to take 30 mins to an hour before taking Prednisone as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987177/

Not sure if this is all part of PMR

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

A little of everything for me. Walking 2-4 miles a day, splitting and hauling wood for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983646/

legs that I lost this year from the pmr

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

Taking prednisone in excess of 5 mg per day increases the risk of secondary adrenal insufficiency....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958814/

For people with PMR who are treated

Discussion: Morning misery: Is prednisone effective 24 hrs? PMR and hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

I have PMR and was on prednisone for 2 and a half years. I took my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939961/

I have PMR and was on prednisone for

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Now 1 week in to the Rinvoq and the pain is better. Not completly gone but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937710/

it be something if Rinvoq handled PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

My primary care physician monitors my inflammatory markers. My PMR is under control and mostly tolerable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896895/

My PMR is under control and mostly tolerable

Discussion: Trying to determine long term prednisone versus other prescriptions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

Oh wow. Yes the most important thing as you probably know is to keep the inflammation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896597/

other NSAIDs are not indicated for PMR

Discussion: Trying to determine long term prednisone versus other prescriptions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

My PCP instantly diagnosed me with PMR and then bloodwork + relief from prednisone confirmed it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851107/

My PCP instantly diagnosed me with PMR

Discussion: Is everyone here diagnosed with PMR seeing a rheumatologist?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

My first vaccine was J&J and it brought on extreme pain that evening into the next...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840957/

was exactly like the pain I had from PMR

Discussion: Long Covid + getting more boosters- any reputable info out there?

Support Group: Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19

Posted: Apr 10, 2023

Now on Day 4 of the night/morning split. My best day was yesterday, when I could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813768/

could not tell in any way that I had PMR

Discussion: Timing of taking prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

Thanks John…. I am on 5mg. of prednisone, the dose I’ve stayed at for about 5...