My PMR is currently in remission since ... #39;ve had two prior occurrences of PMR ... pain symptoms and no longer taking prednisone ... following discussion helpful: -- Prednisone ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prednisone-tapering-and-remission

Today is the 5th anniversary of my PMR ... and started prednisone 12.5 mg, which ... I have tried to taper down on prednisone ... and have never gotten below 2.5 mg prednisone ... I struggle with Prednisone side effects

I developed PMR this winter, after being ... also developing GCA, I began 40 mg of prednisone ... I created a radical tapering schedule

I was on prednisone for just about a ... I started on 20 mg, tapered weekly to ... 10 mg and then tapering 1 mg every ... markers had decreased, I no longer had PMR ... Do people go back on prednisone when

My PCP also diagnosed PMR immediately ... and I was on 15mg of Prednisone within ... I tapered much like you describe and

Markers are not always present, PMR ... is always treated with prednisone, and ... with prednisone your symptoms in most ... away almost within days of being on prednisone ... Plus when they taper you off the prednisone

do take Actemra (tocilizumab) for PMR ... for PMR. ... I was 52 when diagnosed with PMR but ... doctor is considering Kevzara for PMR ... Initially, I was able to taper off prednisone

I am really struggling with tapering ... I was diagnosed with PMR because I had ... I was put on 20 mg a day of Prednisone ... But I cannot taper. 18 months later ... with PMR and he had not heard of it

The first diagnosis of PMR was in January ... I was put on 20 mg prednisone for both ... pain/stiffness for the first bout of PMR ... off of prednisone the first time. ... off prednisone for this second PMR

I got off prednisone after 12 years ... of treatment for PMR. ... I never would have been able to taper ... off prednisone except that a biologic ... Actemra kept my PMR symptoms in check

I've had 2 occurrences of PMR. ... time it took me 3 and half years to taper ... off of prednisone and the PMR went ... The second time with PMR, it took me ... 1 and half years to taper off of prednisone

Prednisone can affect bone density. ... I was diagnosed with PMR in 2019 and ... am currently tapering at 10 mg. prednisone

autoimmune disease and a cousin to PMR ... With high doses of Prednisone for 2.5 ... years, and tapering gradually, I was

rheumatologist first diagnosed me with PMR ... and I was able to taper off of prednisone ... When my PMR was active, my primary care ... Doctors often prescribe prednisone, ... " -- Polymyalgia Rheumatica | PMR

I am 74 and developed pmr almost three ... My first three taperings failed probably ... methotrexate which I am told I can’t begin to taper ... jolt with pmr-like achy muscles and ... I think everyone’s pmr experience is

you for sharing your experience with PMR ... great to hear you are down to 2 mg prednisone ... Slow and easy is a good way to taper ... When I first was diagnosed with PMR ... changes since being diagnosed with PMR

I never had PMR and barely any signs ... so he put me on prednisone 20mg/2x ... watching my SED labs and advising me on tapering ... off the Prednisone. ... When reading about PMR I learned that

'm a 71 YO male diagnosed with PMR ... Currently tapering 4mg Prednisone and

interesting since I was first diagnosed with PMR ... suspect the arthritis is related to PMR ... I am down to 3.5 mg of prednisone and ... don't feel functional until the prednisone ... changed, but I still find help with the tapering

I think my PMR started with a hamstring ... On prednisone, 20, my shoulder is perfectly ... So I think my PMR crept up on me over ... since Mar 15, and PCP wants me to taper ... We are on our own with tapering.