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I found it hard to get off the last few milligrams of Prednisone. Every time I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1359367/

#39;t think they have much to offer PMR

Discussion: New Methotrexate Study in PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 29 2:57pm

Well; I'm new to this PMR/Prednisone episode but have the same "weak leg" syndrome, like shaky...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145803/

Well; I'm new to this PMR/Prednisone ... to the Prednisone, not all on the PMR

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) levels are "monitored" when a person is on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144694/

disease activity" for people with PMR ... Some people have active symptoms of PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

I have been on Actemra for 5 years. I started with injections every 2 weeks. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096843/

PMR was diagnosed more than 15 years ... on prednisone for 12 years to treat PMR

Discussion: Good information to know about prednisone.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

I certainly can relate to what you have gone through with your health journey. When I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084672/

short term use of predisone until PMR ... PMR has been long term and I would like

Discussion: The pros and cons of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Hi @lmz I developed PMR after injuring my ankle from exercising. At first, my ankle hurt....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078486/

Hi @lmz I developed PMR after injuring ... PMR is very responsive to appropriate

Discussion: Doctors' confusion over diagnosis: Questions they should ask

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 31, 2024

I noticed what I would call slight withdrawl symptoms any time I was weaned to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968955/

of how the cold weather affects my PMR ... want any control I can have on this PMR

Discussion: Any side effects after going off prednisone slowly?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 22, 2023

I had PMR for 6 weeks before I developed symptoms of GCA (temporal pain, swollen temporal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964190/

I had PMR for 6 weeks before I developed ... prednisone, never went on it for the PMR

Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Diet dilemma. Eat this, don't eat that. I have avoided supplements other than vitamin D3 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907988/

I assumed I was predisposed to pmr. ... down to 1 mg prednisone, thought pmr

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 5, 2023

In 2010 I started prednisone 10mg after PMR was diagnosed by exclusion of other arthritic type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886084/

2010 I started prednisone 10mg after PMR ... causes that might be possible given my PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

I have GCA and I'm sure a touch or two of PMR. I wanted to share...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867756/

and I'm sure a touch or two of PMR ... It was something about PMR/GCA, autoimmune

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 27, 2023

As we all know, one person's experience is just that. So the following is just for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780898/

10% to 20% of us have considerable PMR ... immediately (thus pretty much absolute PMR

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 4, 2022

This seems like a high initial dose and a very fast taper to me. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765352/

I have had PMR for 15 mos. ... significant health problems other than PMR

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

Good for you on the self-diagnosis. We all have to be our own health advocates, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298371/

I am on my 3rd bout of PMR. ... ago, I didn’t know anyone who had PMR

Discussion: Recent diagnosis PMR Including a Self Diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 6, 2020

Hi John @digregorioj, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for the private message. I thought...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137906/

bout with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR ... prednisone after 3 years when the PMR

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 17, 2019

Do you keep a daily note of your pain level? @johnbishop recommends keeping a log of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367462/

and is recommended for anyone with PMR

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 10 7:00am

Do you know what size the pills are? I assume they're 5 mg. That's a pretty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371991/

a pretty typical starting dose for PMR

Discussion: 77 year old male with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 16 12:54pm

I just wish to add a couple of things. Your taper from 20 mg to 8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386500/

from Kevzara for the treatment of PMR

Discussion: I am afraid the pain will never end.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 2 days ago

I feel for everyone in this group, because I can certainly relate that this is not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924124/

2018 I had my first experience of PMR ... He then printed off a PMR information ... Bingo, PMR!!!

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

I am sorry you are going through this. I was diagnosed with PMR about eight months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811596/

I was diagnosed with PMR about eight ... who said he did not believe I had PMR ... Now according to the website on PMR

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 14, 2023