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The doctor is supposed to "manage your dose" but it depends on the doctor for how...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335089/
that I could do a better job with tapering ... Prednisone than he could. ... We talked about tapering strategies ... prescription that was written only said "taper
Discussion: Decreasing Prednisone
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 25 3:28pm
I was in the same boat taking Methotrexate and Prednisone at the same time. Sent me...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328259/
same boat taking Methotrexate and Prednisone ... Started Kevzara about 5 weeks ago while tapering ... Prednisone. ... Currently down to 6 mg Prednisone and
Discussion: Has anyone experienced dizziness with medication for PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 16 9:55am
Hello @allinge, You will notice that we merged your discussion with an existing discussion on the...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379978/
experienced hair loss while taking or tapering ... Prednisone? ... has-anyone-experienced-hair-loss-when-slowly-tapering-off-prednisone ... discussion from 2024: -- Hair Loss from Prednisone
Discussion: Anyone experienced hair loss while taking or tapering Prednisone?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: 3 days ago
I have all the symptoms of PMR for the past six months, started at 20 mg...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259752/
past six months, started at 20 mg prednisone ... bone density test coming up, and am tapering ... prednisone currently at 9mg.
Discussion: Swallowing and PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 16 5:08pm
I will admit to having significant periodic dizziness since my prednisone use started. My cardiologist and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281569/
significant periodic dizziness since my prednisone ... any potential underlying causes but prednisone ... I have had some difficulty tapering ... prednisone due to increased PMR pain ... on a biologic and hope to be able taper
Discussion: Prednisone and vertigo
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 14 10:01am
I haven't had nausea either, but I've read it can be a symptom of adrenal insufficiency....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342595/
It could be that at 5 mg of prednisone ... active because you've been taking prednisone ... read that sometimes people who are tapering ... prednisone just have to go through
Discussion: Tapering and being nauseous
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 6 6:42pm
My question is: what level of pain is considered acceptable to start tapering prednisone? Should all...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818066/
is considered acceptable to start tapering ... prednisone? ... I am on 20 mg/day of prednisone. ... The pain before I went on prednisone ... The thought of "tapering" and
Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 27, 2023
I think it’s a wonderful thing that you feel up to getting back out. I am...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972605/
to go just because when I started tapering ... prednisone my pain came roaring back ... reducing Actemra—sounds like you could taper
Discussion: GCA conserns
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Nov 30, 2023
@joanierav, I'm sorry to hear you are having trouble tapering. My first time with PMR took...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988100/
and forth between 1 mg and 1/2 mg prednisone ... You might be trying to taper too much ... of 1 to 10 along with my dosage of prednisone ... prednisone for other suggestions. ... search=tapering+prednisone
Discussion: hello
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Dec 29, 2023
Thats probably a good concern. The older we get the more susceptible we become. However if...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379504/
However if you are currently taking prednisone ... to help with the cortisol flare of tapering ... prednisone. ... Megan has a video where she describes prednisone ... So if your taking prednisone now and
Discussion: I just started Kevzara and hope to tape of Prednisone., any advice?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: 3 days ago
I must be very fortunate. My GP whom I saw last week for my yearly Wellness...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341602/
info as my rheumatologist regarding tapering ... prednisone and basic general info regarding
Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 16 days ago.
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 5 11:52am