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Hi e(@epvb) I agree with @ kmeikle1. It's important for you to be tested for GCA,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703503/

prednisone for GCA is higher than for PMR

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 28, 2022

PMR initiated in 2014 with all the pain endured for that many years. ( I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701892/

PMR initiated in 2014 with all the pain

Discussion: Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

I am currently on 3 mg of prednisone a day. I started out on 20 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697442/

good health and was gobsmacked by PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 9, 2022

I tapered from 10 mg to 7 1/2mg to 6mg and then to 5 mg, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678435/

take the dogs for a short walk the PMR

Discussion: Alternative to Prednisone for Treating PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 7, 2022

Hello @lori0570, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634986/

I think the answer is yes, PMR can come

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 13, 2021

I am currently taking 50 mg prednisone daily for Nephrotic Syndrome MCD. Prednisone intermittently causes me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634759/

currently taking 12.5mg pred for his PMR

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 12, 2021

I am 70, was diagnosed a year ago June, weird how it comes on overnight! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/620887/

Who knows, maybe PMR was laying latent

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 28, 2021

@ingekunga, A collagen peptide supplement may help with the skin and hair side effects. My wife...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/600525/

for 3-1/2 years the first round with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 9, 2021

Typical start dose is 15-20 mgs. for PMR. Much higher for GCA. Your objective should be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599210/

Typical start dose is 15-20 mgs. for PMR

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 4, 2021

@jkincaid21 There is much reading and information here and others will be more experienced in replying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286816/

my planning from my research into PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 22, 2021

Hello @jfarreast, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I have been tested for Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/151191/

Arteritis (GCA) during both times my PMR

Discussion: Giant cell arteritis:I’m afraid and would appreciate any advice

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 1, 2020

Hi @ayjaydee, Have you talked to your rheumatologist about tapering off? Each person is different but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138101/

My first occurrence with PMR I was going

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 12, 2020

I was diagnosed with PMR and likely GCA in late July 2024. I was on 60...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249692/

I was diagnosed with PMR and likely

Discussion: Actrema advice

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 3 4:12pm

I am a primary care physician and have had PMR for 3 years. Prednisone is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137827/

primary care physician and have had PMR

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 14, 2018

Hello @mschock, I take turmeric capsules and also use the organic ground turmeric root powder in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/173275/

I have polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)

Discussion: turmeric with black pepper

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Nov 1, 2017

Hello @barbararene, The first time my PMR came out it took me 3 years to taper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169630/

barbararene, The first time my PMR

Discussion: New to PMR and worried about Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 28, 2017

I’m a 71 year old who has just finished my journey from 15 mg to 0...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232741/

one person indicated it seems no two PMR

Discussion: Path to 0mg and acceptable discomfort?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 9 7:38am

This is a bit long but I have tried to make is as short as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316707/

Having recently recovered from PMR I ... greatest problem is reconciling the PMR

Discussion: Is GFR rate of 37 worrisome?

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: May 30 3:21pm

Have a few questions for those of you that are suffering from PMR and Sjogrens. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004575/

those of you that are suffering from PMR ... This is whats going on: I have had PMR ... something else may be going on besides my PMR ... biopsy when I was first diagnosed with PMR ... Has anyone else been diagnosed with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

It’s my understanding this is pretty common. I’ve heard of others mentioning it but the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135703/

are very similar to symptoms of a PMR ... So she told us it may be the PMR has

Discussion: symptoms present but lab markers aren't high

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 3, 2024