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Thank you. That was very helpful. Living in a small rural area has its drawbacks. Quality...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294060/

appointment in Springfield today for my PMR

Discussion: Melanoma & Skin Cancer support: Introduce yourself and connect

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: May 1 8:14am

I have found exercise, particularly walking - which helps inflammation, to be very helpful if I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343953/

have specific exercises to help with PMR

Discussion: At 15 mg Pred. My Pain Tolerable. Will Exercise Cause a Setback?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 8 5:24pm

I agree with @jeff97 that it does seem a little to fast, especially if you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339894/

My first time around with PMR was 3

Discussion: PCP advising fast taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 2 3:42pm

Thank you @johnbishop for the kind welcome. Yes, I have been keeping a daily log, to...

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family doctor *thought* it might be PMR

Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

I am getting the Covid shot. I can not afford to get Covid again. I’ve had...

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PMR was caused partly by long Covid.

Discussion: Need to decide to get a Covid Shot while I have PMR.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

Hi Phil, Thanks to you and others about the dangers of COVID. Your report is an...

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dangers for me and others who have PMR

Discussion: Phlegm in my throat and post nasal drip after Covid

Support Group: Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Hi @healthy56 Welcome to the group! So happy to hear you are doing well! I have...

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various health issues, the last being PMR

Discussion: Fosamax for bone density while on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 16, 2024

So sorry about your wife… You are blessed with many good years with her and must...

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I feel the same as you about the PMR

Discussion: The pros and cons of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

My rheumatologist sends a very detailed letter to my PCP after every visit. My hand problem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080257/

Also have probable pmr and the achilles

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

I believe you will find my previous comments regarding this matter in this thread. I also...

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I also contracted PMR within a week

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with PMR after the Covid vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 30, 2024

You should keep an eye on your blood tests. Ask the Dr for copies and where...

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number of conditions that can mimic PMR

Discussion: Small Dose Prednisone Therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 8, 2024

In Maryland too. My rheumatologist said he has approx 50 PMR patients, but I’m the only...

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rheumatologist said he has approx 50 PMR

Discussion: Treating PMR with Prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

Hi! @gerarda : Thank you so much for your reply, for I am facing the similar...

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had suffered through that painful PMR

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2024

Thank you @slward1951, I did find this discussion of interest! It helped me on my daily...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984883/

My PMR is currently in remission and

Discussion: Do you have PMR or Seronegative RA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

@edinnola That photo is really funny - I gauged how well i was doing in morning...

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Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

I have had shingles since Oct 2 I am currently on 8 mg for PMR/GCA down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960143/

Oct 2 I am currently on 8 mg for PMR

Discussion: Had Shingles shot and now have PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

@johnbishop HI John -- that is a nice summary in that New Zealand website -- similar...

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Rheumatology dealing with management of PMR

Discussion: I’m Not Responding to Prednisone and I Need Advice

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

My hands and wrists were really bad with PMR before starting on prednisolone. Couldn't open doors,...

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hands and wrists were really bad with PMR

Discussion: Confused about PMR symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

Too new to PMR to offer much help. Tapering prednisone from 25 mgs down to 18...

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Too new to PMR to offer much help.

Discussion: Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

I am happy that Kevzara is working for you! May I ask how long it took...

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which said that clinical trials for PMR

Discussion: Leflunomide, Kevzara for PMR, who knows about them?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 7, 2023