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My first sed rate, after symptoms of PMR, then GCA, untreated for a year, was 128,...
first sed rate, after symptoms of PMR ... , then GCA, untreated for a year, was ... Also PMR and GCA made me anemic, very ... fatigued. ... I read that GCA relapses in about 50%
Posted: Sep 12, 2024
It might be an adrenal problem rather than a problem with Actemra. I successfully tapered off...
miserable because of overwhelming fatigue ... (12 years) of prednisone use for PMR ... The problem wasn't PMR or GCA but ... Humira didn't work well when PMR ... /GCA.
Yes. I was originally at 60 mgs of Prednisone last September for possible GCA along with...
Prednisone last September for possible GCA ... along with PMR. ... some of my symptoms are returning: Fatigue ... I've been diagnosed with PMR, however ... definitely questioning if this is PMR
@mkportzen, and all... Wow! You've really been through some difficult times with this mess. I'm so...
After the 2nd Covid, I developed new PMR ... and GCA that hit me suddenly and was ... , while taking Prednisone 10mg for PMR ... for GCA. ... shortness of breath, headache, more fatigue
@pkh3381, @beaver, @astaingegerdm, @pb50, @johnbishop, and all...I developed GCA and PMR following a Covid infection in...
@johnbishop, and all...I developed GCA ... and PMR following a Covid infection ... , GCA, and microscopic poly????? ... and GCA. ... issues in the frontal areas, extreme fatigue
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jan 26, 2024
@johnbishop, and all...John, I had bloodwork and tests Monday, and very high urine protein, other kidney...
#39;m taking 10mg Prednisone now for PMR ... /GCA and can't reduce it without ... laptop, cell and phone, resting as the fatigue
Hi @aewin , the incidence of GCA is 1/3 that of PMR. They are companion inflammatory...
1/3 that of PMR. ... seeing out of my right eye a few times, fatigue ... from anemia, caused by the PMR/GCA, ... a constant headache, night sweats, fatigue ... PMR and GCA are scary, but with good
Discussion: GCA conserns
Posted: Nov 27, 2023
Hi @pmrsuzie, I had PMR and GCA undiagnosed for a year. I was very fatigued and...
Hi @pmrsuzie, I had PMR and GCA undiagnosed ... I was very fatigued and thought it was ... my bloodwork and figured out I had PMR ... /GCA and anemia - the anemia of chronic ... inflammation, caused by the PMR/GCA
Discussion: Low Hemoglobin?
Posted: Nov 22, 2023
Hi @wedgyjackson, I had symptoms of pain and stiffness throughout my body, PMR, not diagnosed. Then...
and stiffness throughout my body, PMR ... started in the evenings, terrible fatigue ... I was diagnosed with GCA following a
@richardab Can you remind of us of your time course ? Origianlly ,i assume, you had...
PRINCIPLES section : Management of GCA ... The vast majority of patients with GCA ... and PMR accept initial treatment given ... Fatigue can be either a symptom of GCA ... and PMR, caused by other conditions
Several of your symptoms sound similar to mine. I had a low grade fever for several...
I had a lot fatigue in my jaw muscles ... I also had PMR stiffness and pain for ... several months before the GCA symptoms ... that's a good sign you do have GCA
I hear ya. My friends/family are confused with PMR, since they've never heard of it. Fortunately,...
My friends/family are confused with PMR ... I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA the ... That was my limit before major fatigue
Discussion: Flare
Posted: Dec 13, 2024
Yes. I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA the end of July 2024. Started taking 60...
I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA the ... Started taking 60 mg. of pred for the GCA ... I dealt with major fatigue the entire ... I think the fatigue I had in August ... Once, I started tapering, my fatigue
Discussion: Flare
Posted: Dec 12, 2024
I'm sorry you're experiencing GCA. I was diagnosed with GCA and PMR almost a year ago....
#39;m sorry you're experiencing GCA ... I was diagnosed with GCA and PMR almost ... any headaches, but I did a lot of fatigue ... manage the prescriptions you need for GCA ... to go through to recover from the GCA
Posted: Apr 17, 2025
Thanks for the reminders. Wish it wasn't so. It's like a menu that I don't want...
Fatigue usually sets in for a few days ... M.D.'s plan. 19 months now with PMR ... The head aches made me think that GCA
Posted: Sep 25, 2024
If you have Polymyalgia Rheumatica, it usually responds very well to Prednisone. Were you ever prescribed...
PMR and its companion disorder Giant ... Cell Arteritis (GCA) can cause pain ... , extreme fatigue, malaise, and anemia ... I had it with GCA and had no energy
I think you're right. I've tapered over the past year from 60 mg prednisone down to...
mg prednisone down to 2, to treat GCA ... and PMR. ... occasional days where I felt minor anxiety, fatigue ... takes at least 1 - 2 years for the PMR
Posted: Jun 29, 2025
I had a lot of symptoms of GCA. I had pain in my cheekbones that was...
I had a lot of symptoms of GCA. ... ears and on my scalp, and a lot of fatigue ... Are you currently being treated for PMR ... I had PMR for maybe 8 months or so before ... I started having symptoms of GCA.
Posted: Jun 21, 2025
Was diagnosed with GCA and polymyalgia in November 2023. Rheumatologist started me on. 60 Mg prednisone...
Was diagnosed with GCA and polymyalgia ... on. 60 Mg prednisone because of the GCA ... pain that I might experience from PMR ... /PMR was due to Covid vaccines and boosters ... of sinus/respiratory infection with fatigue