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I had 3 Pfizer Covid shots and my 4th shot, I decided to "mix it up"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843365/

ran a bunch of tests and diagnosed PMR

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

My husband is an internist too, but I got my own PCP last week. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841808/

I blame the PMR on the covid vaxes messing

Discussion: Two weeks in, frightened by meds, PMR and COVID Booster Shot

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

I am pretty sure that my second Pfizer shot triggered my PMR. My aching started with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744763/

my second Pfizer shot triggered my PMR

Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

It's good you went to an opthomalogist. I had blurring vision, losing seeing colors, flashes of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173754/

I have Smoldering Myeloma (and PMR).

Discussion: New to Autoimmune Diseases, concerned blurry vision

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

I try to eat healthy foods (greens and reds). Have pretty much cut out sugar and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/711497/

a ball to keep my hand strong, as PMR

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26, 2022

I'm sorry to hear about your muscle loss and balance issues. I haven't experienced any of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319681/

individuals, who were stricken with PMR

Discussion: Actemra Infusions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 3 5:46pm

I would like to start a discussion about all of the positive effects of statins. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196104/

educated when psoriatic arthritis and PMR

Discussion: Important information about statins that I’m going to ask my doc about

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

For me the lowest effective dose of Prednisone is where I feel able to complete daily...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232309/

the 'hit by a truck' pain of PMR

Discussion: The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 8 12:57pm

Hi @noti, Unfortunately I don't think it's the same for everyone and can be difficult for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232418/

to zero the first time around with PMR

Discussion: Path to 0mg and acceptable discomfort?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 8 3:14pm

As someone said, this is an excellent forum, so continue to use it. I've learned much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1373973/

to a rheumatologist who understands PMR

Discussion: 77 year old male with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 19 4:12am

Gosh Mickie, I can see you are overwhelmed and I understand why you don't want to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745363/

years who didn't recognise the PMR ... Related to the PMR? ... I still had the PMR muscle pain, but

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 4, 2022

i been on statins {crestor, lipator, rosustatin }for 40 years and had bad tremors, but my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1416157/

Rheumatologist who nailed it correctly: PMR

Discussion: PMR & Statins

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 15 12:00pm

Your comments are giving me hope that I will eventually be able to travel within the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1432047/

I had a severe case of PMR.

Discussion: What's your experience with Actemra (tocilizumab) for GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 6 9:26am

Been thinking about your remark of being "in awe of anyone who succeeds without the help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130024/

that one, it was there before the PMR ... most important thing for me with the PMR ... staying warm (not hot) long enough my PMR ... lots of other non-opoiods, but the PMR

Discussion: Has anyone successfully weaned off prednisone without using a biologic

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 24, 2024

Yes, I was diagnosed with Sjogren's in 2002. In my case my Immune System uses cytokines...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911935/

I had terrible symptoms of PMR by 2016 ... Immunologist about it and she diagnosed PMR ... at the recommended point, but the PMR ... I am on 5 mg Medrol daily and the PMR

Discussion: Anyone With PMR Also Diagnosed With Sjogren's?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

I do empathize with your concerns - both as a retired Registered Massage Therapist and at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717122/

young woman on my 3 rd occurence of PMR

Discussion: Anyone take a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis while on prednisolone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 13, 2022

Welcome @doloresmacneil, Tapering off of prednisone can be a little tricky. With my first occurrence of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707678/

With my first occurrence of PMR I learned