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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

I’m sorry to hear about the stomach problems. GI issues are really hard. My father is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034596/

may or may not be connected to the PMR ... It might not be connected to the PMR

Discussion: PMR and gastro issues?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

I had onset of symptoms in July of last year at 58 yrs old. It took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927981/

is a muscle and gets inflamed with PMR ... While believe I need to treat PMR, I

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

Being treated for PMR going on two years. Taper down to zero prednisone only to be...

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Being treated for PMR going on two years ... Had the usual PMR symptoms but this

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

Hello @floridabonnie, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @colleenyoung, @legendts and...

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little or no pain symptoms from your PMR ... My first round with PMR took me 3-1/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 25, 2021

"Some patients will start to see improvement within a few weeks, but it may take several...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271128/

were NOT the same as a full blown PMR ... Prednisone for a total of 12 years to treat PMR

Discussion: Actemra sef Injection

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 31 3:25pm

Yes that is true it goes dormant for how long well that depends on our bodies....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137689/

Everybody that has or have had PMR are ... I am 76 I am 5'7' tall, I have had PMR

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 24, 2018

Hi John. Thanks for your quick response. No, the past year hasn't been my cup of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/108632/

he told me it sounded like classic PMR ... So, she diagnosed PMR too.

Discussion: Autoimmune diagnosing problem

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 5, 2018

Hi @michik, I never had night sweats or jaw pain, but I couldn't see out of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197076/

given a lower dose of prednisone for PMR

Discussion: Worried about GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

thanks for your concern. I have always had high cholesterol. I tried lipitor 25 years ago...

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that out because the steroids from PMR

Discussion: Exercise

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

@54pontiac I’ve had a long history (50 years!) of off/on prednisone use that has left me...

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water exercise for our arthritis and PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

Hi Karo, I am certain that your question about docs is 100% true. I think overall,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122854/

My experience since PMR has been insulting

Discussion: CBD

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

I'm probably not the right one to ask this question because I liked my rheumatologist but...

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doctors, I finally diagnosed myself with PMR

Discussion: First visit rheumatologist tomorrow-questions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

I started the Prednisone at 60 mg in August, 2023 and still weaning to date. I...

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able to stay off all medications for PMR

Discussion: Feelings when tapering: My journey

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 9, 2024

I just want to clarify that i’m not challenging you for the sake of it. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077715/

path to a diagnosis of RA rather than PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 30, 2024

It is ironic we meet all with similar paths to get here. I think as others...

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I dont think PMR needs to control my

Discussion: Can PMR be induced by Exercise

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 27, 2024

Are you aware that Actemra needs to be stopped if he has any infection? Prednisone puts...

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with Reactive Arthritis long before PMR

Discussion: What to tell adult kids? Dad diagnosed with giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

I agree that diet can play a significant role. I cut red meat, processed/junk foods, and...

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the biggest difference in keeping my PMR

Discussion: Confused about PMR symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

For years I took a Valium before things like MOHS surgery for anxiety. I recently took...

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hydrocodone for back pain and prednisone for PMR

Discussion: Xanax or Valium to calm nerves before first Reclast infusion?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

I have Large cell arteritis or GCA and am currently on 8mg of prednisolone which I...

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in 2015 when I was diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: Prednisone and severe gastritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 14, 2024