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Hi @rolandhp, From Cecil and Goldman's Textbook of Medicine, "These disorders (PMR + GCA) are propagated...
of Medicine, "These disorders (PMR ... + GCA) are propagated by antigen-driven ... European, and my maternal aunt had PMR ... + GCA. ... I think of PMR +GCA as the beasts, lurking
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Posted: Sep 17, 2021
Thanks for starting this group! Before diagnosis and prednisone, with full onset PMR for months, I...
diagnosis and prednisone, with full onset PMR ... walking did not eliminate stiffness (PMR ... PMR symptoms eased up after months but ... With a diagnosis of GCA, I was prescribed
Posted: Jul 17, 2021
Hello @golfbarmie, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for sharing your journey with GCA and...
you for sharing your journey with GCA ... and PMR. ... the possibility of me also having GCA ... me for symptoms of GCA. ... There are a few other discussion for GCA
@munchie, I really don't think anyone doctor or patient really knows the answer to your question....
I've had two occurrences of PMR ... The low-dose corticosteroids used in PMR ... It has been found that remission of PMR ... years of treatment, and patients with PMR ... for symptoms and signs suggestive of GCA
My mother had GCA. She was started on 60 mgs. of prednisone which is the typical...
My mother had GCA. ... given more than 15 when you contracted GCA ... I think many of us with PMR are watchful ... of GCA symptoms, and I agree with you
Posted: Feb 24, 2021
Hello @cadi, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It's really good news that they caught the GCA...
really good news that they caught the GCA ... My PMR is in remission and I have no ... well to control both occurrences of PMR ... s your experience with Actemra for GCA ... thing I found with both occurrences of PMR
I’m in the same boat. Started with PMR, I think, then had the GCA symptoms but...
Started with PMR, I think, then had ... the GCA symptoms but no diagnosis. ... my blood work up but not definite PMR ... So, I am quite concerned about the GCA ... , more than the PMR.
@jfannarbor - I think PMR is one of many different conditions where there are also other...
@jfannarbor - I think PMR is one of ... those of us that have experienced PMR ... , GCA and quite a few other conditions ... I am definitely thankful that my PMR
"I have been a member of HealthUnlocked (England and Italy) since 12/2020 which is the equivalent...
who managed to actually recover from PMR ... convince anyone on that site that PMR ... /GCA but anyone from anywhere is welcome ... experts" on the HealthUnlocked PMR ... I started Actemra to treat PMR about
@mark1952 Thank you, I continue to be pain free with respect to both PMR/GCA while tapering...
be pain free with respect to both PMR ... /GCA while tapering prednisone, now ... I am hoping that you do not have GCA ... My GCA started suddenly a few days after ... completed an 18 month prednisone taper for PMR
Posted: Nov 25, 2025
I have been on Actemra for almost 7 years. In comparison to my prior 12 years...
my cortisol level was adequate and PMR ... Actemra is more targeted and works on PMR ... /GCA and doesn't disrupt other essential ... ;normal aches and pains." PMR
@kimmgb I was diagnosed with GCA (after biopsies on both sides of temple region) approx 7...
@kimmgb I was diagnosed with GCA (after ... relieved symptoms associated with GCA ... GCA is an inflammation of the arteries ... I am in remission re: the GCA. ... Never had PMR.
I'm on straight Medicare and not an Advantage Plan but I had a similar issue losing...
which are covered by Medicare with a GCA ... My primary diagnosis is PMR but I have ... some GCA symptoms so my doctor coded ... list have gotten Actemra covered for PMR
Posted: Nov 14, 2025