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Dear Barbara, It's been a couple of years since you posted and I wonder how you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180133/

PMR is a companion to GCA and I think ... the body pain of what I now think is PMR

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 31, 2020

I, too will be seeking alternative treatments. My first venture into this is an appointment with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137700/

whether it is associated with the PMR ... Since dealing with the rash, the PMR

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 27, 2018

Hello @robbinr, I am not sure if I provided this information in this discussion yet and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176874/

issues, you will be transferred to PMR ... Important Notes to be Aware of: - PMR

Discussion: Chronic hip and leg pain

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Dec 18, 2017

I didn't want to take Prednisone either. It wasn't as though I was given a choice....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175924/

other times, when the pain wasn't PMR ... was the same but it all seemed like PMR

Discussion: Do not want to take steroids.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

My symptoms are all consistent with PMR. Ditto for inflammation markers. My pain and other symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142583/

My symptoms are all consistent with PMR ... event that I don't really have PMR

Discussion: Is progress being made in understanding PMR/GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

My PMR first started manifesting in my hands and wrists on New Years Day. Everyone thought...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093589/

My PMR first started manifesting in ... I can slightly feel PMR in my hands

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

Hi @jj8431, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear you are having the extreme sweating side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930398/

For my 2 occurrences of PMR, I just ... prednisone for both occurrences of PMR

Discussion: Prednisone tapering and extreme sweating

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 15, 2023

Hi @johnbishop, I got very sick 2 years ago, unable to get out of bed because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782182/

My diagnosis is PMR. ... I never knew PMR often ran in families

Discussion: Has anyone tried the medication leflunomide?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Hi @hfoster, Welcome to Connect. I've had PMR twice and it's currently in remission. Both times...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721734/

I've had PMR twice and it's ... I did have episodes of the PMR flaring

Discussion: PMR initial diagnosis: Can there be an underlying disease?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 28, 2022

@rolandhp- I'm sorry you're having issues with adjusting to the dosage. I was diagnosed with PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150903/

I was diagnosed with PMR in October ... I started feeling the affects of PMR

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 14, 2017

Hello @jchatchett, I'm so sorry to hear about the side effects and the pain. I know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137605/

My first occurrence of PMR I was put ... My rheumatologist told me that PMR was

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 25, 2017

I was diagnosed with PMR last year, August 2024. Was put on 50 mg prednisone for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304525/

I was diagnosed with PMR last year,

Discussion: PMR with hand/wrist pain and swollen veins?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 15 8:23am

What is your tapering plan when you get down to a very low Predisone dose? My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309541/

My two-year PMR journey so far includes

Discussion: PMR and the taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 21 12:18pm

As per the taper: I started with 20mg Perd. and tapered 2.5mg each 30 days. All...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317430/

Not sure if this is a PMR problem or

Discussion: Shortness of breath ..dyspenia..while on prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 31 4:08pm

Sorry, you have joined the PMR club. This is a good group to ask questions and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231723/

Sorry, you have joined the PMR club. ... When I was diagnosed with PMR and possible ... From what I understand, PMR can go into

Discussion: Immune system boosters

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 7 3:42pm

@suebep, I was more worried about the moon face and weight gain but I did end...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/624063/

The first time around with PMR, I was ... Six years after I tapered off, my PMR ... six months of the first episode of PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 7, 2021

I don't know how I missed this thread. I have severe spinal stenosis and just returned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874216/

long term use prednisone to treat PMR ... I was having a PMR flare in addition ... the systemic inflammation caused by PMR

Discussion: PMR and Sciatica with Back Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

Hello @jpalexander, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for the private message. I thought I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145031/

My PMR is currently in remission. ... I've had two occurrences of PMR. ... Oh, yes… I do think about my PMR coming

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 18, 2020

I have been on this site for a little over 2 weeks. I have tried to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085141/

I acquired PMR 2 years ago. ... It is possible to be pain free and PMR

Discussion: The pros and cons of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Hi All, I was diagnosed with PMR 12/2020. I was on only Prednisone for 9 mons,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084545/

Hi All, I was diagnosed with PMR 12 ... Brother killed MVA) which trigger the PMR

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 10, 2024