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Hi @reagan1mc -- I was first diagnosed with PMR back in 2007 and could barely stand...
diagnosed the PMR and put me on 20 mg prednisone ... It took me 3 years to taper off of prednisone ... finally was able to be off of the prednisone ... I was put back on 20 mg prednisone and ... controls the pain from the PMR and then tapering
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jan 4, 2018
Hi Darlia (@darlia) -- I have not tried the medical cannibus. I wouldn't qualify as a...
the polymyalgia rheumatica but the prednisone ... to be off of it in 3 months if my tapering
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Jan 3, 2018
Hello @fernandoparce , are you taking PREDNISONE? If so it is generally used to reduce inflammation...
Hello @fernandoparce , are you taking PREDNISONE ... Prednisone can make you nauseous. ... have you take 20mg for two weeks then taper
Hello Alan (@alanbruce) - Welcome to Mayo Connect. We are happy you found us. Connect is...
Rochester Mayo Clinic put me on 20 mg of prednisone ... I was not able to taper off of prednisone ... and I was started back on 20 mg of prednisone ... balance the risks of long term use of prednisone
Posted: Sep 20, 2017
Hi @charlena, I think it takes an experienced rheumatologist to actually diagnose PMR (my non-medical training...
diagnosed the PMR and put me on 20 mg prednisone ... with a taper off schedule after a few ... Took me three years to get off of the prednisone ... history/diagnosis for PMR she put me on prednisone
Posted: Jul 28, 2017
@barbararene, I want to encourage you to consult with your doctor before making any changes with...
But I had been treated with prednisone ... medical team that I could begin to taper ... learned that even a small change in my prednisone ... I have reached my 0mg prednisone dosage ... Yes, prednisone is a little teeny pill
Posted: Jul 12, 2017
Hello @paulinef, Welcome to Mayo Connect! Connect is a great place to meet others with similar...
PMR) also and am in the process of tapering ... off of prednisone. ... treatments for infections while on prednisone
Posted: Jul 10, 2017
As long as the symptoms are under control, PMR should not prevent/limit you from doing anything...
I made the mistake of trying to taper ... off prednisone too soon. ... only following my doctor's advice and tapered
I'm on week 2 at 5 mg. I'm trying to go down by 1 mg every...
My doctor suggested tapering down 1 ... months between 1 mg and 1/2 mg of prednisone ... my Mayo rheumatologist on different tapering
Hello @lisadog33 I am glad to see that you are reaching out for answers. That is...
The magic pill, prednisone, keeps it ... control but I'm in the process of tapering
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Mar 29, 2017
Hi,I have been on prednisone since sept 2015 with perhaps two one-month break during this time....
Hi,I have been on prednisone since sept ...  Now I am eager to get off prednisone.I ... having worsening bones I want to be tapered
Posted: Mar 28, 2017
@wkary, I'm talking to my PCP tomorrow about lowering my prednisone. I've been on 2.5 mg...
my PCP tomorrow about lowering my prednisone ... have already discussed a s-l-o-w taper
Discussion: Vitamin B12 Shots
Support Group: Transplants
Posted: Oct 19, 2016