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Hi @dadcue and everyone really- Thanks so much for the detailed replies and resources. Sorry to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052116/
two weeks after being diagnosed with PMR ... may or may not have been related to GCA ... all this we’ve been dealing with the PMR ... the “worst” of it, only to find that PMR ... Take the prednisone to manage the PMR
Discussion: Adrenal Insufficiency and Tapering Prednisone
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 17, 2024
Yes. If you develop some or all of these symptoms (headaches tender scalp, jaw pain, pain...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030058/
attention finally was when I said he has PMR ... and now has all the symptoms of GCA ... of something else going on with the GCA
Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 8, 2024
Hello @isabelle7, I can understand worrying about your husband after he suddenly developed GCA symptoms. It's...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029670/
husband after he suddenly developed GCA ... don't have any experience with GCA ... experience to share with exercise and GCA ... along with PMR. ... /GCA?
Discussion: Exercise with PMR and/or GCA
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 8, 2024
@charlotte61 I just read your post and will share our experience. It is my husband who...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029430/
It is my husband who has GCA. ... He developed PMR in May 2023. ... Our doctor diagnosed him with PMR and ... not believe me that he could have GCA ... these new symptoms consistent with GCA
Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 7, 2024
I wish I could answer your question. I don't (thankfully) have GCA. The aqua therapy helps...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025498/
I don't (thankfully) have GCA. ... helps with the stiffness caused by PMR ... when I could barely move from the PMR ... My understanding (limited) of GCA is ... know that aqua therapy would help GCA
Discussion: PMR inflamation management
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 1, 2024
I've had two occurrences of PMR and for both I was started on 20 mg prednisone....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024721/
I've had two occurrences of PMR ... that the average starting dose for PMR ... The concern when you have PMR is the ... also having Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA ... to your rheumatologist or doctor as GCA
Discussion: Pericarditis with PMR and Scleroderma
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Feb 29, 2024
I was on prednisone for more than 12 years. I have been completely off prednisone for...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016416/
tocilizumab) to treat "refractory PMR ... FDA approved for the treatment of PMR ... FDA approved for the treatment of GCA ... because he believed it should work for PMR ... treat me as if I was diagnosed with GCA
Discussion: PMR Taper and pain
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 15, 2024
I was started on 60 mg last August because they thought I had GCA in addition...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016176/
August because they thought I had GCA ... in addition to PMR. ... down to 7.5 mg, I had a lot of my old PMR ... were due to the Prednisone not the PMR ... this point could you be having your PMR
Discussion: PMR Taper and pain
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 15, 2024
I am 80 year old woman and I was first diagnosed with PMR in 2015 ....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008626/
woman and I was first diagnosed with PMR ... I was free of PMR after about 2 years ... developed classic symptoms of LCA or GCA
Discussion: Temporal Arteritis, PMR, RA
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Feb 2, 2024
Here are some of the questions I have on my list, and if anyone can answer...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995918/
Could this be part of the PMR? ... - I’m on Prednisone 10 mg, but my PMR ... information, do you also think this is PMR ... What are the chances of me getting GCA
Discussion: Have an appointment with rheumatology at Perelman Center - UPenn
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 12, 2024