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@suebep, I was more worried about the moon face and weight gain but I did end...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/624063/
density scan and was diagnosed with osteopenia ... The first time around with PMR, I was ... Six years after I tapered off, my PMR ... six months of the first episode of PMR
Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 7, 2021
I'm guessing the definition of a flare up for PMR is different for all of us...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085984/
guessing the definition of a flare up for PMR ... degenerative disc disease, arthritis, osteopenia
Discussion: Tapering and Dealing with a Flareup
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 13, 2024
I recently had a Dexa scan which did show a worsening of my osteopenia. I've weaned...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992881/
scan which did show a worsening of my osteopenia ... My partner, who doesn't have PMR
Discussion: PMR Taper and pain
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 7, 2024
I certainly understand your concern with the osteoporosis but remember that once a person gets down...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992469/
prednisone was enough to keep the PMR ... for the rest of my life to keep the PMR ... only effect from 3 mg was with the PMR ... ;re saying as I am classified with Osteopenia
Discussion: PMR Taper and pain
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 6, 2024
Hi @heatrey, it sounds like you'd like to talk about PMR and sensitivities and/or interactions with...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/657790/
like you'd like to talk about PMR ... conditions like high blood pressure, osteopenia ... these related discussions: In the PMR ... group - Prednisone and osteopenia ... connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prednisone-and-osteopenia-how-to-control
Discussion: PMR and interactions with meds for other conditions
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Nov 27, 2021
Hi Jeff, Welcome. You will be grateful for finding this blog and hearing the stories and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286776/
I was diagnosed with PMR, August of ... I was quite sure that I had PMR, although ... one that wasn't even sure what PMR ... normal values and that the diagnosis of PMR ... My dexa scan did show that i have osteopenia
Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 17, 2021
Hi 123suew, I am moni54, a new member. The bone drug Fosomax is a bisphosphonate as...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/278017/
am 66 and pretty healthy except for PMR ... osteoporosis (which I had, I am now in osteopenia ... bone drug, for maintenance, but then PMR ... stay on Boniva for the duration of my PMR
Discussion: What's the evidence on Calcium and Vitamin D for bone density?
Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Posted: Jan 2, 2021
I realize that tapering down on prednisone very slowly is the preferred known treatment for PMR....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138158/
the preferred known treatment for PMR ... The PMR has gone away, or so it seems ... bone density test shows worsening osteopenia
Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Nov 15, 2020
Hi @olegraymare -- I can relate. I also have osteopenia and the doc put me on...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180020/
I also have osteopenia and the doc put ... 15 days for this second bout with PMR
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 15, 2018