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I have many autoimmune issues with SLE. Also Afib. due to valve irregularities. Probably PMR too....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086201/

Probably PMR too.

Discussion: Anyone try earthing/grounding for pain relief?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

"Tapering down prednisone for me was not a straight line sometimes I could reduce and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310125/

I no longer feel like I have PMR anymore

Discussion: PMR and the taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 22 8:40am

I am 76, diagnosed 2 months before I turned 70. I am currently taking 2.5mg prednisone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300267/

I do not think it's pmr.

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 9 8:04am

I have tapered off prednisone when on Actemra ... not Kevzara. Kevzara works on the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980166/

I was surprised by not having my PMR ... ;believed" Actemra was helping PMR ... pain but I didn't think it was PMR ... didn't think my symptoms were PMR ... multiple autoimmune conditions including PMR

Discussion: How long has PMR lasted - I'm trying to find the average

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 14, 2023

I began taking Prednisone in July 2024 for PMR/GCA. 60 mg. for 6 weeks. My voice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304571/

taking Prednisone in July 2024 for PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 15 9:20am

I started on 60 mg. of Prednisone last July 2024. Beginning of December, I was at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302833/

most things that I used to do before PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12 7:42pm

I can relate to much of it ... I was diagnosed with ax-SpA about 35 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050543/

Prednisone followed by a fast taper before PMR ... doctor or a rheumatologist until after PMR ... PMR diagnosed over 15 years ago --- ... Humira didn't seem to work well for PMR

Discussion: Question about PMR in addition to other autoimmune disorders?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

"What was the turning point that made you use a biologic?" I didn't want to take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118346/

rheumatologist thought I needed prednisone for PMR ... recently FDA approved for GCA but not PMR

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

Good morning all - @annemarie74 @barracudacool Can you tell me if you would describe the pain/stiffness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973712/

as EXACTLY the way you experienced PMR ... So i now can't tell if this is PMR

Discussion: PMR flare at a drop from 8 to 7 mg of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

Yes … I also needed to get down to 3 mg before my cortisol level was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217476/

again for other reasons not related to PMR ... convinced that Actemra worked for PMR

Discussion: Feeling defeated

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 20 1:08pm

"It's interesting too where you say prednisone is listed as one of your medical problems. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218893/

saw my treatment with prednisone for PMR ... was taking and less and less about PMR

Discussion: Artificial Intelligence in action

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 22 10:35am

Hello @packratfl, were you able to follow up with Mayo Clinic Regenerative Medicine about a stem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/151729/

diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR ... The PMR has gone into remission but

Discussion: Stem Cell Therapy for Arthritic Knees

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Aug 15, 2018

My GCA started Oct 2023 with headaches, swollen temporal arteries, and scalp sensitivity. I never get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242918/

of body pain and was diagnosed with PMR ... Prednisone controlled both my GCA and PMR

Discussion: Antiviral flu medication and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 22 10:11am

I’m sorry this is happening. It’s so frustrating to have what sounds like a flare after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903856/

anything you did wrong…it’s the nature of PMR ... My dad is the one who had PMR, and he ... My dad gets severe fatigue from the PMR ... that have been recently approved for PMR

Discussion: Tapering angst

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

I went on a very strict anti-inflammatory diet for my severe PMR in the early stages,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185730/

anti-inflammatory diet for my severe PMR

Discussion: Anti-inflammatory diet and supplements for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

@gingergirl24, Sorry to hear you are struggling with the tapering schedule. I'm not a doctor and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175991/

my experience with 2 occurrences of PMR