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After I was diagnosed with PMR (May 2023), I had a dexa scan which indicated that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992264/

After I was diagnosed with PMR (May

Discussion: PMR Taper and pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 6 7:53am

I just wish to add my thoughts about the rule that it's always something. In my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070587/

." In terms of PMR and spondlyloarthritis

Discussion: Prednisone for over a year along with Kevzara for last 5 months

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 18 11:16pm

I agree the tapering is a real challenge. I have been on prednisone for almost a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080136/

prednisone for almost a year now for PMR

Discussion: My theory on tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 3 11:38am

In the beginning when I knew very little I had a GP who told me to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079351/

Best wishes to everyone here with PMR

Discussion: My theory on tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2 8:30am

I was diagnosed with major inflammatory arthritis in my early twenties ( I’m 74 now). I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109204/

My PMR didn’t start until 2 years ago

Discussion: Changing from prednisone to NSAID’s

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 21 9:04am

I'm not sure what drug your doctor is referring to but Kevzara is also known as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067930/

is not specifically approved for PMR

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 14 3:26pm

I can’t see how X-rays help with diagnosis other than show up things you didn’t know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086496/

, I had what is called progressive PMR

Discussion: Tapering and Dealing with a Flareup

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 14 12:10am

I wish that I had the discipline to try what you are doing. I am relying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102965/

took Prednisone for 12 years to treat PMR

Discussion: Resistance Training and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 10 12:42pm

I invite anyone in the group to add different opinions, but this is my advice for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058450/

My experience was the "PMR told ... depression" that accompanies my PMR ... which minimizes the length of time my PMR

Discussion: Factors that encourage the body to begin producing cortisol again

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 27 4:34pm

I am so sorry that you are in so much pain. I have had Covid twice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994267/

August, 2023, I was diagnosed with PMR ... my joints were swollen, hence the PMR ... years of testing before I received my PMR

Discussion: Long Covid pain

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Jan 9 9:11am

I’m just seeing this discussion on tapering. I’ve been on the same route since 2020 when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785497/

Maybe helping GCA/ PMR ??

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 16, 2022

Hi Jake @jakedduck1, If you are looking to find a discussion, you can use the search...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774172/

that I used to find posts I made on PMR

Discussion: How to Search on Connect - It can help you!

Support Group: Just Want to Talk

Posted: Nov 17, 2022

I am not familiar with PMR and GCA. Thanks for sharing. My spouse and I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618312/

I am not familiar with PMR and GCA.

Discussion: Depressed caregiver

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jul 20, 2021

@johnbishop John, I was wondering at what point did your dosage change considerably during the 3.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145036/

When I hit 15mg/day for 4 days the PMR

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 25, 2020

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Five months before being diagnosed with PMR seemed like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677375/

months before being diagnosed with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 3, 2022

Hi @infiniteree have you been diagnosed with PMR and prescribed prednisone? If so, the proper dosage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674467/

infiniteree have you been diagnosed with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 24, 2022

I have had a low white blood count for about 16 -18 years. It was found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/320284/

Ironically, in my 3 bouts with PMR,

Discussion: Steroids/PMR and Low Absolute Lymphocytes

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 5, 2020

Before I became ill with PMR I ate a "good" diet of organic vegetables and fruit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/258701/

Before I became ill with PMR I ate a

Discussion: CAN A SPECIAL DIET BE THE ANSWER?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 17, 2019

I had PMR for a couple years (maybe more) before I could no longer stand the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651272/

I had PMR for a couple years (maybe

Discussion: Did statin cause PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 4, 2021

I was diagnosed with PMR a year ago. Started on 15mg of prednisone then gradually tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/192806/

I was diagnosed with PMR a year ago.

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 18, 2019