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MSM is short for Methylsulfonylmethane, which is a natural compound found in some foods. As a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032337/

;s also supposed to be helpful for PMR

Discussion: Sugar and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

Hi, so I was diagnosed with PMR in Jan 23. Put on 20mg of prednisone gradually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030358/

Hi, so I was diagnosed with PMR in Jan

Discussion: New to PMR diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

Good for you! Just wanted to comment that I never had elevated inflammatory markers in my...

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blood, but I was still diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: Sugar and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

My arthritis is strictly the mechanical type. I am 83 and many pains are from an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975205/

Since my PMR diagnosis, I have observed

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 4, 2023

Almost 9 years of PMR. After several flares, I’m on 5 mg prednisone and 12.5 methotrexate....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970786/

Almost 9 years of PMR.

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

I have not yet been diagnosed with pmr. I have rheumatologist appt in 2 weeks. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897863/

I have not yet been diagnosed with pmr

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

Watch the maximum suggested doses of NSAIDS for side effects as well. Have you been retested...

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steroids are manageable if you do have PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Since the vagus nerve controls inflammation, it appears that stimulation of that nerve should help with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858555/

should help with the inflammation from PMR

Discussion: Anyone tried a TENS unit (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator)?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12, 2023

I was in remission from my PMR when I caught COVID and then it seemed I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790519/

I was in remission from my PMR when

Discussion: Can the pain of PMR be aggravated from a stomach virus?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

I have rotator cuff tears and osteoarthritis in my right shoulder. I’ve had 4 or 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769631/

painful/stiff thumbs (my only remaining PMR

Discussion: Prednisone and cortisone shot

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 5, 2022

I’m not making a little of GCA. when I originally had head pain and a ESR...

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I have PMR and Raynauds hence Florida

Discussion: Think I have Giant Cell Arteritis (or GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 3, 2022

Welcome @tillysam, Sorry to hear you joined the GCA club. I can imagine that going down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680819/

starting dose the first around with PMR

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

Hello @jmcc - A high dosage of prednisone for Giant Cell Arteritis made it so difficult...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653801/

PMR and GCA are autoimmune disorders

Discussion: Melatonin and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 13, 2021

Hi cgent, yoga has been so much a part of my life these last 10 years...

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these last 10 years but suddenly I got PMR

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 18, 2021

Hello all - new to this chat. I am 68 and haver had PMR for 8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/299091/

I am 68 and haver had PMR for 8 months

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), prednisone and Coronavirus COVID-19

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 3, 2020

"I am an early riser, so I take the prednisone really early, around 4 am. So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200881/

PMR inflammation is said to be " ... wonder there was a surge of cases of PMR

Discussion: Timing of taking prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 31, 2024

@michcan1, Do you keep a daily log with your dose and your level of pain when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175174/

You mentioned the PMR pain was about

Discussion: Still confused about tapering

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 17, 2024

The way I understand it is the following: Only after 10 mg do you need to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070414/

anywhere near 10 mg for ten years after PMR ... There were other factors so not just PMR ... prednisone. while Actemra prevented a PMR

Discussion: Prednisone for over a year along with Kevzara for last 5 months

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 18, 2024

Hi and thanks for sharing. Not sure yet if the empathy is helping me or feeding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944167/

a retired RRT and I never heard of PMR ... and pin down the source/origin of my PMR ... the loss of some things because the PMR

Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

Hello @englerbarb, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find...

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#39;s possible to be diagnosed with PMR ... inflammatory markers both times when my PMR ... walk when I was first diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: Do I really have PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 31, 2021