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Sometimes I don't know how much of a benefit there is to take many medications. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141429/

When I was diagnosed with PMR and &#34

Discussion: Actemra coverage on Medicare in California?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 14 10:26am

I'm sorry ... I missed your post back in April. I'm glad you were able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090715/

adrenal problem and less and less a PMR ... of BOTH adrenal insufficiency and PMR

Discussion: Adrenal Insufficiency and Tapering Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 20 9:43pm

I can't understand why I wasn't ever diagnosed with GCA. I had all the sign and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113354/

prevented GCA but it didn't prevent PMR ... was approved to receive Actemra for PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 28 12:48pm

My father has, and it didn’t cause a change in symptoms. I’ve had the pneumonia vaccine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139193/

definitely take the vaccine over risk of a PMR

Discussion: Pneumonia Vaccine (Prevnar) OK with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 10 1:28am

Hi @hfoster, You are right, it is a wonderful feeling to feel normal again when you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764913/

normal again when you are dealing with PMR

Discussion: Tapering

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

Thank you for answering my post. My rheumatologist predicted that I would probably do well with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/610091/

am 75 and this is my second bout of PMR

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 19, 2021

Hello @beachbum80 -- I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @ethanmcconkey ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225713/

occurrences of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR

Discussion: PMR or Steroid Myopathy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 21, 2019

Thanks John. I know your not a medical Dr, but it's good to bounce this stuff...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155456/

talks about food to eliminate for PMR

Discussion: Skin infections while on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 11, 2017

"Pain not relieved by Nsaids" is what I have always read as a primary symptom of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882126/

always read as a primary symptom of pmr

Discussion: Any difficulty in diagnosis of PMR?

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Posted: Jun 20, 2023

My regular doctor immediately diagnosed PMR and has handled my care since diagnosis. We started at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854648/

regular doctor immediately diagnosed PMR

Discussion: Is everyone here diagnosed with PMR seeing a rheumatologist?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 4, 2023

Hi everyone. I am in my 5th year of pmr with many ups and downs. Have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906224/

I am in my 5th year of pmr with many

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

@roswelldad I don't see the mention of a link to "autoimmune types of disorders"- which BTW,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929765/

#34;- which BTW, on the spectrum , PMR

Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

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Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Hi. I too am a walker and golfer. When I began prednisone at 20mg. I wasn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867952/

After reading so many PMR stories I

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects

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Posted: May 28, 2023

Hello @marielynn -I'm just curious - how was the opportunity to go on Kevzara described to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069756/

you experienced with your onset of PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17 4:00pm

My comments were meant as one being cured or in remission. Meaning we are no longer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075321/

I dont think the discussion of PMR can

Discussion: Muscles don't seem able to repair themselves.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26 6:39pm

You got this. I agree with Linda. You have been on prednisone for 2 years so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087221/

They dont do much for PMR but helped

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara back to Prednisone. ( Hope not )

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 15 8:42am

Adding my own experience. Diagnosed with PMR in January after an abrupt onset over Christmas. Because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058807/

Diagnosed with PMR in January after

Discussion: Has anyone fought Polymyalgia without prednisone successfully?

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Posted: Apr 28 11:42am

I'm more partial to Actemra (tocilizumab) but Kevzara would likely be equally as effective for me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112155/

years on prednisone for refractory PMR

Discussion: History of PMR -- Interesting video presentation from past to present.

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Posted: Jul 26 9:48am

As a kid I got allergy shots. Every week for a year as I remember. Cured...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091615/

protect my wife. 2 weeks later I got PMR

Discussion: Has everyone had their Shingles vaccine?

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Posted: Jun 22 8:54am

As I mentioned in a previous thread on this site, yes, I do blame the Pfyzer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115601/

blame the Pfyzer vaccine for acquiring PMR

Discussion: Could your PMR have been a result of the Covid mRNA vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31 11:05pm