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Yes, indeed. I'm receiving cycles of chemo with a combination of Abraxane and Gemcitabine. It's not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850626/

that some PT (physical therapy) or PMR

Discussion: Weak and heavy legs from IV chemo?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

If I understand correctly, Prednisone does nothing to cure PMR or make it go away. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931120/

correctly, Prednisone does nothing to cure PMR

Discussion: When and How to Taper Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

Hi you and I are on a very similar time schedule. I had my last prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965467/

each of us reacts so differently to PMR

Discussion: Any side effects after going off prednisone slowly?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

I have a question that I would like feedback on before I run it by my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730112/

giving me leg pain that is similar to PMR

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

I would like to put in a plug for Low Dose Naltrexone here. It does help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/715140/

for it (before I was diagnosed with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 7, 2022

I also think that diet plays a role in your susceptibility and severity of symptoms of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792316/

susceptibility and severity of symptoms of PMR

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 4, 2023

I'm on 20 mg. Prednisone (tapered down from 40 mg. for GCA). I had a dexascan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619457/

PMR is treated with prednisone at a

Discussion: Pain flare after Dexascan 15 min flat on back

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 24, 2021

Hello @artist01, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It sounds like you have a very understanding doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286705/

While I don't have GCA, I do have PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 26, 2020

I had my doubts that CBD would work in place of prednisone but now I'm not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286851/

address the source of the pain in PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 28, 2021

I have had PMR for 2 years. The highest dose of prednisone for me has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987152/

I have had PMR for 2 years.

Discussion: Is anyone with GCA experiencing jaw tightness?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Good that folks are asking the right questions of their health care providers... Seems that there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982142/

same symptoms that get diagnosed as PMR

Discussion: Side effects after Covid Vaccine - symptoms seem like PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

My problem with PMR when it was active is that without prednisone there was no relief....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/601247/

My problem with PMR when it was active

Discussion: Terry Wahls Protocol

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12, 2021

Hello @joycj I had a flare up last September, 8 months into my PMR. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048901/

up last September, 8 months into my PMR

Discussion: Anyone tapered down as directed, but increased back up on their own?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 11 9:45am

I don’t know that I have much to add, but wanted to say you’re not alone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060570/

father who was also diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: 2 year struggle to get off prednisone still hard to get from 3 to 2mg

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 2 12:16am

Mary, Absolutely, I agree. No one should go into any alternative treatment without researching and consulting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101170/

in the event one has relapsed re: PMR

Discussion: A Bizarre Change in Condition

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 7 4:31pm

@lynnkaren, I think teaching hospitals or major health facilities like Mayo Clinic and others are a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101220/

when being diagnosed with neuropathy, PMR

Discussion: Teaching Hospitals

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 7 6:11pm

Since you mentioned that you have pain in your hip/thigh I would consider asking my doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116508/

Trochanter bursitis is not uncommon with PMR

Discussion: Possibly Misdiagnosed?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 2 12:22pm

I took the advice of never reducing by more than 10% at a time from my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131874/

exactly as I did prior to getting PMR

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27 5:05pm

Welcome @dongoldwater, Pain from neuropathy can be a difficult thing to treat like you have found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737811/

compared to my polymyalgia rheumatic (PMR ... If my PMR comes back, I just have to

Discussion: Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

About a year ago I was pushing my self to what I referred to as my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727888/

When I researched PMR on Utube etc ... know of anyone personally who has PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 17, 2022