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Hi Teri. I’m going through a nightmare right now. I’ve had a rheumatologist for 5 years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755587/

have great drs that specialize in PMR

Discussion: Do I really have PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 30, 2022

My PMR was diagnosed in January and since then I've tapered down from initial 40 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617613/

My PMR was diagnosed in January and

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 18, 2021

I remain positive because my treatment for PMR is working--not as quickly as I wanted, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180121/

positive because my treatment for PMR

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 22, 2019

On June 21st, 2024, after months of pain and stiffness in my hips, neck and shoulders,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110037/

and shoulders, I was diagnosed with PMR

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

I just reread your question. Simple answer ... yes my inflammation markers (CRP and ESR) were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067265/

methotrexate was working to control my PMR

Discussion: 2 year struggle to get off prednisone still hard to get from 3 to 2mg

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 13, 2024

My doctor apparently has no problem writing a prescription for Actemra since I have "presumed GCA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833276/

PMR is NOT.).

Discussion: How hard is it to get on Actemra (Tocilizumab) with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

I’m sorry it was so frustrating. And must be even more frustrating experiencing an improvement on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896339/

my dad has polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR ... For my dad PMR is much more straightforward

Discussion: Did PAXLOVID also relieve your arthritis and autoimmune symptoms?

Support Group: Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

Greetings; I can relate to your caution for vaccine related topics, especially after taking Prednisone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149932/

after taking Prednisone and having PMR ... be skeptic over this factor, due to PMR

Discussion: Novavax Covid Vaccine - Safer choice for PMR Patients?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

It's really hard to tell which is which when you are at a higher dose of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096152/

was a reaction to the Prednisone or PMR

Discussion: PMR or PREDNISONE

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 29, 2024

Metabolic syndrome affects how we metabolize calories. Many diabetics have it, as do many people who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103747/

strange pain, which I think might be PMR

Discussion: Resistance Training and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

@nowforyou so sorry to hear of the pain you’re enduring. I relate as I don’t have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071470/

I lean towards PMR or Epstein Barr virus

Discussion: 3 1/2 years of chronic pain~ Still looking for solutions~please help

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 20, 2024

There's a good, bad and the ugly side to Prednisone so I have found out. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987423/

supplements for post Thyroid Cancer, Reflux, PMR

Discussion: Memory and attention problems on prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

@ambershe -Hi...I too have been reducing my meds from 20mg, my Doctor recommended reducing it monthly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137880/

Regarding your question if PMR is caused

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 9, 2019

I don't want to equate GBM with trigeminal neuralgia but I understand how any inflammation causes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080852/

For many years before PMR was diagnosed

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

Don't be scared because you are not alone in having this concern. GCA is scary but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937162/

to my surprise I was diagnosed with PMR

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

Hello, I am writing to you, John, because you are a leader :) I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180052/

diagnosed a couple of months ago with PMR

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 30, 2018

Well, my third attempt at tapering didn't end well, same as the first two. I went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152260/

The thing is that it seems to me my PMR

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

@dadcue Believe when I say I understand where you are coming from about the medications doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141696/

I also take meds for my asthma, PMR

Discussion: Actemra coverage on Medicare in California?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

I started at 10mg last August after a bout with Covid. I stayed at that level...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066021/

these withdrawal symptoms overlap with PMR

Discussion: Has anyone "self-tapered" (increase or decrease prednisone)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 11, 2024

Thanks Grammy for your fast reply! My blood inflammation markers are normal and initially elevated but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870679/

I know you can have PMR with normal

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 1, 2023