PMR – search | You searched for comments

To narrow your search, try adding quotation marks around phrases.

Search tips

Search by keywords or complete phrases.
To narrow your search, try adding quotation marks around phrases.
Example: "predictable behavior" will narrow the search results to only include content that has the exact phrase "predictable behavior" in it.

10,780 total results

Comments (10,000+)

One year ago my hip and shoulder pain with leg weakness and inflammatory markers were diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793681/

inflammatory markers were diagnosed as PMR

Discussion: Do I really have PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 7, 2023

I guess I'm the lucky one, never to have had pain while upright. My pains started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750035/

I've had PMR for about 1.5 years

Discussion: biceps (brachii) hurting the most

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 15, 2022

Hi @lanafromidaho, I have never had surgery while my PMR is active but hopefully others who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745487/

I have never had surgery while my PMR

Discussion: Surgery recovery and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 4, 2022

As some one who has other immune disorders, I would say that autoimmune is something this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743168/

year and half of pred for my first PMR

Discussion: PMR and vision

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 29, 2022

Thanks for adding me to the group . I am 64 and was diagnosed by my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743082/

64 and was diagnosed by my GP with PMR

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 29, 2022

I wish I'd had the Prednisone 5 months earlier. Went undiagnosed for that long or longer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703314/

Actually believe PMR began in May 2021

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 28, 2022

@laurine7 Not sure what you have never heard of before - but if it is PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700002/

never heard of before - but if it is PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 17, 2022

After shot of shingrix next morning woke up with sciatica. Very painful. epidural 2 weeks later...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699830/

Been to Mayo about 10 years ago when PMR

Discussion: Prednisolone immuno-suppressant effect v Covid booster protection

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 17, 2022

That must have been so discouraging, @mzamyl. We just witness our lives getting smaller and smaller,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689564/

Before I was diagnosed with PMR, I had

Discussion: Tight Fitting Jeans or Leggings

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 14, 2022

Don't taper until you're feeling reasonably well. If you do, the inflammation will slowly accumulate and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688715/

Remember the average duration of PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 11, 2022

I’m just beginning my PMR journey - 2nd day with 15mg prednisone and the pain is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655419/

I’m just beginning my PMR journey -

Discussion: PMR and Emotions and Family

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 18, 2021

@becsbuddy, I'm sorry that you can only manage a mile walk. Resistance training is good. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630054/

Pain from the PMR made it impossible

Discussion: Use of Prednisone and Improvements in Bone Density

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 25, 2021

Hello this is Beryl .....have an update on my condition .......our travels to Sicily were too...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137975/

Sicily were too much and coursed my PMR

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 21, 2019

I have not had any sores that wouldn't heal while I am taking the prednisone. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155411/

A lot of my PMR pain came back.

Discussion: Skin infections while on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 10, 2017

My Mayo rheumatologist discussed the side effects with me when we discussed a tapering strategy to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289010/

to be on prednisone to control the PMR

Discussion: Side effects of prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24 2:03pm

As many have read I worked with a naturopath who put me on an anti- inflammatory...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1359250/

.25mg split and am experiencing some PMR ... withdrawal from prednisone mimics PMR

Discussion: Anyone successfully treating PMR without Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 29 12:40pm

While I would Never wish to argue or offer disbelief of any persons health decisions; and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151904/

posted as "Rare", but isn't PMR ... effects of Prednisone prescribed for my PMR ... short handicap from the recent gift of PMR ... Wishing all of you PMR/GCA and other

Discussion: Need to decide to get a Covid Shot while I have PMR.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

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