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I was diagnosed with PMR and possible GCA in July 2024. Started on 60 mg. of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288709/

I was diagnosed with PMR and possible ... Not back to pre-PMR, but much improved

Discussion: What is the goal when tapering?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24 8:23am

Hello @susanew, I'd like to invite @isabelle7, @leleettetou, @moni54 and @tsc to this discussion as they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073229/

discussion as they have mentioned PMR

Discussion: Osteoporosis or PMR symptoms

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 23, 2024

See the book Change Your Diet Change Your Mind. Author's last name is Ede. I'm following...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066235/

I'm taking 5 mg prednisone for PMR

Discussion: Sugar and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 11, 2024

Thank you so much for the information! I know my cortisol levels were okay in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026828/

As of right now, my PMR inflammation

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

One always needs to be their own advocate…and responsible for their own welfare …I too find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949205/

years before I was diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

A year into PMR and Prednisone, I began losing hair by the handful. My doctor told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917652/

A year into PMR and Prednisone, I began

Discussion: Hair Loss wig ordered

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

Hello @bhadfield, Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear you had a bad flare up of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896965/

issue with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR

Discussion: Has anyone heard of VEXAS syndrome?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

My experience has been to find a balance with exercise because too much is no good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871360/

At 78 PMR is self limiting.

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

Hello @spainishlady, It's good to have a rheumatologist that is proactive. You will notice we added...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801482/

they think you might have besides PMR

Discussion: Synacthen Test

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

I also have stopped talking about it for the same reasons as you. People respond with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801433/

I only talk to my family about PMR and

Discussion: Confused: Tapering vs cold turkey stopping prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

I believe I'm in remission from PMR, although I have days when I hurt quite a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734355/

believe I'm in remission from PMR

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 5, 2022

There is one anti-inflamatory that has been proven to be safe and I have seen it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729828/

the cytokines that is implicated in PMR

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 23, 2022

@mild835 so sorry to hear about your latest taper struggle. I have been following your progress...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694789/

your story so incredible living with PMR

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 31, 2022

Why monthly visits? Is it for labs? I usually have my PC order labs about every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694787/

labs to determine if I really have PMR

Discussion: New to PMR - Are Monthly Labs and Check-ups normal?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 31, 2022

Re. Rule 3...I am currently tapering and had to increase from 7 to 10 mgs. due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138130/

believe it can be anything other than my PMR

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 12, 2020

I have PMR. Always had a "good" diet, mostly fruit and vegetables, organic and heirloom, very....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/108784/

I have PMR.

Discussion: Does anyone use curcumin (Turmeric) to address autoimmune diseases?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 5, 2019

Just wondering how long you have actually been on the prednisone and what was your starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231955/

I was diagnosed with PMR 6mths ago and

Discussion: The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 8 4:23am

I lost sight in one eye from GCA in May 2020. I was immediately put on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/332173/

was not officially diagnosed with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 11, 2021

I took prednisone for more than 30 years for a variety of autoimmune problems but GCA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951680/

I'm not sure PMR and/or GCA responds ... happened during the 15 years before PMR ... age of 40 during the 15 years before PMR ... 13 years of taking prednisone for PMR ... daily wasn't that bad as far as PMR

Discussion: GCA Biopsy while on prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

Once Pred had the PMR under control and I was able to exercise again I still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183988/

Once Pred had the PMR under control ... realised it was nothing to do with PMR

Discussion: My Journey with PMR: Listening to my body.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 3, 2024