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I am currently doing research on neuropathy since no doctor seems to want to focus on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085919/

six-month course of prednisone to treat my PMR

Discussion: Supplements

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jun 13 6:09am

ja -first let me thank you for your kind and caring response. I can tell you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051095/

interested in alternative ways to treat pmr

Discussion: Shifting from Prednisone to Hydroxychloroquine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 15 9:37am

Wow. So many aspects of this that are totally new to me (GCA especially). I agree,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066113/

weakened, depressed flare state, the "PMR

Discussion: Surprised and Uncertain: Should I get a second opinion?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 11 1:07pm

Wow 😮 we are a mess, aren’t we?! When I was first diagnosed with “Reiters syndrome”...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119611/

I did not get PMR until two years ago—also

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 7 2:26pm

Myself as well. I have had PMR for well over a year now and been on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812353/

I have had PMR for well over a year

Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 16, 2023

Yes, I did it back in 2015. Though, I'm not sure you would call it successful....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127663/

The PMR roared back, but I'd gained

Discussion: Has anyone successfully weaned off prednisone without using a biologic

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 20 4:30pm

@windyshores Oh, Windy, you are so knowledgeable!! I am so glad I asked!!! We have settled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104493/

dealing with a rheumatologist for his PMR

Discussion: STOP! Don't do this if you have osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 12 4:02pm

It took almost 6 months to be diagnosed with GCA. Part of it was my fault...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702720/

He says I do not have PMR.

Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 26, 2022

I found this group while searching for flare up information, my pathway through PMR has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/675923/

up information, my pathway through PMR

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 29, 2022

I joined this forum a couple of days ago and since then have read every post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/602101/

I was diagnosed with PMR during an emergency

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 15, 2021

Hi @reagan1mc -- I would tend to agree with you that in most cases no one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/179990/

Hoping for a pain free day for all my PMR

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 5, 2018

I'm currently off prednisone but I took it for more than 12 years for PMR. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868001/

took it for more than 12 years for PMR

Discussion: Divided dose or all at once?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 28, 2023

You wrote: "How are you doing with Actemra?" Actemra seems to be working well for me,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891301/

My blood tests are very near my pre-PMR

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

Statins are overprescribed with overstated benefits and understated side effects. I was horrified to find that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073651/

a year ago, shortly after getting PMR

Discussion: Statins - side-effects, PMR, Giant Cell Arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 24 7:49am

This is my personal opinion but your question isn't too personal. It is a very good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000255/

the time since I was diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: Is it PMR (and/) or Osteoarthritis?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 19 5:08pm

Unfortunately in my experience over the last 1 1/2 years with PMR there are many different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990361/

experience over the last 1 1/2 years with PMR

Discussion: Is actemra for GCA worth all the side effects ? Also PA vs MD?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 2 1:29pm

I am not sure if PMR is an autoimmune disease, but we all know that PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940189/

I am not sure if PMR is an autoimmune ... disease, but we all know that PMR is ... Those who know more about what causes PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Gabapentin is for "nerve pain" but when you think about it, all senstions are transmitted by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162464/

think all that stress was helping my PMR

Discussion: PMR with normal labs and having severe thigh pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 25 8:18am

Great questions @elizabethjoan. I think we are each different. I had similar episodes during my first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738383/

episodes during my first round with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 17, 2022

An "effective dose" takes into account a variety of factors. It isn't only about pain. Even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909409/

She said treating PMR would likely be

Discussion: The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 8, 2023