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Hello everyone, thought I would share my experience with PMR... Diagnosed 12/1/19 when I thought my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286857/

thought I would share my experience with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 6, 2021

I was diagnosed in December last year. However, think I had it for a while, just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145026/

daughter took me to the doctor who said PMR

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 16, 2019

Frankly, I do not think they know what causes the immune system to attack itself or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/179989/

what any one person has ie; lupus, PMR

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 5, 2018

My very first injection of Actemra was on January 1st, 2019. I thought it was appropriate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045355/

I was diagnosed with PMR only and not ... If PMR symptoms were the only concern

Discussion: Living with someone on high-dose long-term prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

@nyxygirl Thank-you for the article about the debate doctors are having. I was good to read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012549/

long term prednisone use waiting for PMR ... As far as I know, PMR is now in complete

Discussion: ACR Convergence 2023 Nov -Program abstracts are available for view

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

Hello all, new to PMR and finding this Connect site very helpful. I'm a 63 yo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922030/

Hello all, new to PMR and finding this ... and we both agreed I most likely had PMR ... She agreed that it is PMR.

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Hi guys! Been to a GP many times and have an appointment with a Rheumy on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636194/

only known effective treatment for PMR ... no RF factors, but the avg. age of PMR ... #39;t seem to be common symptoms of PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 16, 2021

I think calling it fasting gives the wrong impression, when all that's being done is eating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103169/

resulted in me losing 2stone just before PMR

Discussion: Resistance Training and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Giving her adrenals a chance to produce cortisol depends on why she was put on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089432/

She might not need Prednisone for PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

I was originally and preliminarily diagnosed with PMR by my family doctor. After an exam, basic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041039/

originally and preliminarily diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

I had been on 5mg daily of prednisone for over 15 years for general arthritis. Last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035277/

symptoms are more characteristic of PMR

Discussion: Confused about PMR symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Thank you for your comments. I've just read about Kevzara, looks like a good alternative to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988480/

My PCP and derm are guessing I have PMR

Discussion: PMR - possible diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

I have tried Actemra via injection the results were impressive for pain reduction however I previously...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751352/

This is my 4th year with PMR and GCA

Discussion: What's a good anti inflamation drug (not prednisone) for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 19, 2022

Sorry to come to this discussion so late but I wanted to put in a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697980/

because I believe cannabinoids can help PMR

Discussion: Anyone tried CBD oil or medical marijuana for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 11, 2022

My rheumatologist here in Indiana pushed me to get off the Prednisone based on these concepts....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647514/

He said pains of PMR would be in shoulders

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 23, 2021

Oh I'm so sorry, but I fully understand. It was awful when our local college swimming...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/614357/

was on a great eating program for PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 6, 2021

Hello @123suew, What kind of a tapering schedule are you using weekly, bi-monthly, monthly? How much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/610365/

struggled my first time around with PMR

Discussion: PMR and tapering -- will blood work change?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 20, 2021

Hi all, I'm new to this sight noticed these are older postings, but maybe it will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254738/

months I've been diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: Worsening diplopia with no explanation

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Dec 13, 2020

Thanks for the advice Pfafpa! Be safe in the Phoenix sun! I’ve been able to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245731/

My pace was 16 minutes/mile before PMR

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 11, 2020

I am responding regarding alternate treatments besides Prednisone. Fortunately, I have a doctor who leans on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129350/

almost 3 years ago after contracting PMR

Discussion: Weaning off Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 23, 2024