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I just had a biopsy (Temporal) for GCA, which thank God, was negative. I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870419/

more than one biopsy during active PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Folic Acid is key to minimising hair loss. I’m ok so far taking 3 weeks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772311/

The diagnosis of PMR and the accompanying

Discussion: Experience with Methotrexate?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 12, 2022

Oh my gosh - I didn't know the on-going inflammation can trigger GCA. That is scary!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753132/

Also, does PMR every just go away?

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 23, 2022

It is so different for all pf us. My primary doc (a DO and very current)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752964/

said that it might account for the PMR

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 23, 2022

I was diagnosed with PMR 18 months ago. I am now on 3mg. During that time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735399/

I was diagnosed with PMR 18 months ago

Discussion: Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 8, 2022

Yes, last night I paid attention to how I felt when I put my head on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733246/

His dad has PMR.

Discussion: Think I have Giant Cell Arteritis (or GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 1, 2022

I was started at 20 mg and did well and was tapering (probably too fast I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732013/

can't use that pain to judge my PMR

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 29, 2022

I was originally diagnosed with bilateral sciatica. I had significant pain waist down and buldging discs....

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before I finally started treatment for PMR

Discussion: PMR and Sciatica with Back Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

Hi @tee68 I think what you’re referring to is PMR which is Polymyalgia-rheumatica and RA is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717365/

think what you’re referring to is PMR

Discussion: Worried about low heart rate and long haul COVID

Support Group: Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19

Posted: Jun 14, 2022

Are you taking 40 mgs. now and still in pain? I've never taken over 15 though...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714260/

difficult to determine if it's PMR

Discussion: PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4, 2022

After being diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2019, I was advised to begin prolia. I had one...

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while I was in the midst of a flare of PMR

Discussion: PMR, prednisone and bone health: Anyone taking Prolia?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 7, 2022

Thank you for sharing your story. I agree with going out and enjoying family. Quite a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677050/

Seems not so many prescribe this for PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 2, 2022

What were your symptoms with GC arteritis? I've been having left-sided headaches for 2 years. Normal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/676920/

Wondering if Covid could have triggered PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 1, 2022

Welcome to our not so little club 😉. I too devoured the many posts and learned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/602140/

posting about their experiences with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 16, 2021

You are so right. If it wasn’t for this site I doubt I would have the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286846/

understanding, or be able to manage my PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 28, 2021

I was diagnosed with GCA in late August and put on 50 mg of Prednisone. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197341/

even though it's mostly about PMR

Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 22, 2019

I have severe spinal stenosis. Inflammatory arthritis along with osteoarthritis are both contributing to my problems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129731/

The inflammation associated with PMR ... I was taking Actemra for PMR and doing ... My PMR symptoms were returning but it

Discussion: Off Prednisone but Residual Stiffness

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 24, 2024

Welcome @salmountain, My PMR has been in remission for 5+ years so I don't have any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939699/

Welcome @salmountain, My PMR has been ... discussion you might find helpful: --- PMR ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages

Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Hello, I am new to the site and responding to the original question on diagnosis under...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/591441/

They always said it couldn't be PMR ... My mother had PMR at 56 and my paternal ... seems reluctant to really diagnose PMR

Discussion: PMR at 48 yrs old

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 2, 2021

Hello, and welcome to the forum. It is active, and there are quite a few people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351146/

started treatment June 28th of 2024 for PMR ... had any symptoms at all of GCA or PMR

Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 18 3:04pm