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Point of interest.Two years ago when I started prednisone for PMR my bone density was osteopenia....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125914/
ago when I started prednisone for PMR ... my bone density was osteopenia. ... We waited to get my PMR a a little ... prednisone weight gain and relapse of PMR
Discussion: Fosamax for bone density while on Prednisone
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 18, 2024
Wondering how in the world I ended up with this disease. I’m nearly 75, white female...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011253/
researching on line and found information on PMR ... symptoms and labs came back as textbook PMR ... I have osteopenia and I guess it’s supposed ... doctors have had no experience with PMR
Discussion: Cause of PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 7, 2024
I was did with PMR in 2012. It was HORRIBLE. My ESR and CRP were off...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983752/
I was did with PMR in 2012. ... I already had osteopenia so within 6 ... PMR generally is a temporary disorder
Discussion: Biologic caused infections
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Dec 20, 2023
Hi Charlotte, While I don’t have osteoporosis , I have osteopenia and was concerned about prednisone’s...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946458/
I don’t have osteoporosis , I have osteopenia ... indicated that I was still in the osteopenia ... the pain and debilitating effects of PMR
Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Oct 12, 2023
Hi, I'm in Australia and have the same reaction from doctors regarding any connection between Covid...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841229/
of what's now been diagnosed as PMR ... to a Rheumatologist who diagnosed PMR ... vegan) and have been diagnosed with osteopenia ... Like you, the PMR affects my right arm ... well-planned diet directed at both the PMR
Discussion: Last Covid Booster in August 2022 I’ve had severe pain. Probable PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 11, 2023
Thank you for the warm wishes. I began the prednisone at 40 mg., back in 2014,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725551/
didn't have GCA, it was just the PMR ... and I'm truly grateful that the PMR ... those worked to bring my bones up to osteopenia
Discussion: The good and bad of Prednisone for PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 10, 2022
Hi @dreamer38, thank you for the private message. I thought I would answer it in this...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/234766/
Your question was you have had PMR since ... training but have had 2 occurrences of PMR ... I also have osteopenia (thin bones)
Discussion: Having trouble keeping your balance?
Support Group: Aging Well
Posted: Apr 22, 2019
Hi @dreamer38, welcome to Connect. I did stop using dairy products for a short time but...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102124/
I also have osteopenia so I'm supposed ... My first occurrence of PMR I gained ... The prednisone contributed to the osteopenia ... to taper off with no pain and the PMR ... The second round with PMR was 6 years
Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 2 1/2 years ago. How do I manage the extreme pain?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Oct 31, 2018
Hello Edith @edithmiller, It sounds like your PMR has been a long and painful ordeal. I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196488/
@edithmiller, It sounds like your PMR ... I have had 2 episodes of PMR. ... fiber peripheral neuropathy before the PMR ... can be exercise is a key to helping PMR ... I also have osteopenia.
Discussion: Polymyalgia Rhuematica
Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles
Posted: May 16, 2018
Hi Alan, Thank you for asking such a great question. It is always a good thing...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170814/
I have Osteopenia also. ... and could be partly the cause of my osteopenia ... My first round with PMR when I was put ... The PMR went into remission and stayed ... it when the pain comes out with the PMR
Discussion: Prednisone and osteopenia how to control
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Oct 6, 2017
hi. I just passed 7 years a few days ago. I am 78 now. I do...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175286/
osteoporosis.. now getting almost back to osteopenia ... rheumy who was dismissive and said PMR
Discussion: Length of PMR condition
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Nov 18, 2024
73 year old woman who started with PMR just about 1 year ago, worst pain I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177904/
73 year old woman who started with PMR ... Started tx with Fosamax for osteopenia
Discussion: Length of PMR condition
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Nov 22, 2024