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I used Dexamethasone. Medicare drug plan did cover. I am not sure if its similar to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066617/

My PMR lasted about 6 months and I was

Discussion: 2 year struggle to get off prednisone still hard to get from 3 to 2mg

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12, 2024

I don't know what group Cami16 is referring to, but I joined a Facebook group called...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040412/

but I joined a Facebook group called PMR

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 26, 2024

Thanks John. Found the article regarding latest advances very informative. I’ve essentially been in remission for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987084/

As some have questioned…PMR or simply

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Thank you for your advice. I will try it. I thought when I went off prednisone,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932414/

prednisone, that I was all better and the PMR

Discussion: Off Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

On 15 mg prednisone now for two weeks. The excruciating stiffness and pain is lessened greatly....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873587/

Does PMR affect knees as well as thighs

Discussion: Anyone else have PMR with some serious sternum/rib cage pain?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Your experience gives me hope that my adrenals might someday also awaken. If not I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858419/

point in our long journey through PMR

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 11, 2023

Since being on 2 mg prednisone my wrists and thumb joints are painful again. The rheumatologist...

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pain 2 years ago when first dx with PMR

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

I think I would go to a pain management doctor and see if you can have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767557/

months to have a diagnosis called PMR

Discussion: Long Covid & Relationship Strain

Support Group: Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

I agree that having PMR has made me more compassionate and less judgmental of others. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740207/

I agree that having PMR has made me

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

My husband had to go to 24mg of methyl prednisolone (stronger form of prednisone) before he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733263/

before he had complete relief of his PMR

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 1, 2022

Welcome @donmayoclinic. It sounds like your PMR may be in remission but you now have sciatica...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732643/

It sounds like your PMR may be in remission

Discussion: PMR and Sciatica with Back Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

Thank you for the information. I didn't know how PMR was diagnosed so now I know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714899/

I didn't know how PMR was diagnosed

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 6, 2022

I think it might depend on why the doctor wants you to take the prednisone. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/670890/

If you are taking it for PMR pain and

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 14, 2022

I'm waiting for my diagnosis actually this morning, although neurologist did say it sounds like PMR....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667582/

neurologist did say it sounds like PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 4, 2022

Thank you Laurie, yes I meant GCA and your response has helped a great deal. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/660619/

The PMR is persistent as well and I

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 8, 2021

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with PMR April 2021. Started with 16mg of methylprednisolone and am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619224/

I was diagnosed with PMR April 2021.

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 23, 2021

Tested positive for Covid-19 in Feburary, 2020, and was sick for two months (refused to go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930776/

June, 2020, started with a lot of PMR ... Fast forward to June, 2022, PMR symptoms ... diagnosis within the past few weeks.....PMR

Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

Hello, Glad to have found this group. Recently diagnosed with PMR, I may have had it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324031/

Recently diagnosed with PMR, I may have ... week, so never sure if the pain is PMR ... to discount the pain and cause the PMR

Discussion: New to this support group.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 10 5:02am

I don't have any experience with Kevzara. I have taken Actemra for PMR for a long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150737/

I have taken Actemra for PMR for a long ... insufficiency and also whether or not PMR ... once my cortisol level improved and PMR

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

I am not good at a short answer. I was seeing an orthopedic for my pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108861/

running a boat load of tests that I had PMR ... had prostate cancer 8 months before PMR ... Survived the cancer and survived PMR

Discussion: Changing from prednisone to NSAID’s

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 20, 2024