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@brightwood It isn't too surprising that doctors aren't familiar with this tapering method. There isn't any...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1440926/
suggest Actemra (tocilizumab) for the treatment ... of GCA. ... research that supports Actemra for GCA ... It is also FDA approved for the treatment ... of GCA.
Discussion: Giant cell arteritis:I’m afraid and would appreciate any advice
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Nov 17, 2025
I've got the Kate Gilbert book, but I haven't read it in about a year. On...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1398300/
months before I developed symptoms of GCA ... been diagnosed earlier and started treatment ... , if that would have prevented GCA. ... forum where people with PMR develop GCA ... and know the symptoms and risks of GCA
Discussion: If I choose to take no meds. What is the worst that can happen?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 21, 2025
Thank you, folks, for your replies. Tomorrow they (the practice where I have been going for...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358599/
(80 mg) to help with the pain for GCA ... the possible outcomes for untreated GCA ... with different doctor opinions and treatments
Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 28, 2025
My Abs Lymph value is consistently low. I've read that the value can be low due...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356872/
prednisone and Actemra for a year to treat GCA ... high when I was first diagnosed with GCA ... it improved quickly once I started treatment
Discussion: Abnormal Abs Neut Abs Lymph lab values
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jul 26, 2025
Based on my personal experience, I disagree with your statement that "Prednisone side effects going away...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350038/
their fitness level before and during treatment ... I developed GCA about 7 months after ... that, and got diagnosed and started treatment ... fitness all during my illness and treatment ... and on, especially after I started treatment
Discussion: No energy - who to see?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 17, 2025
Chronic inflammation is bad but so is chronic Prednisone use. There are other ways to treat...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340597/
generally manageable and the outlook with treatment ... complications like those associated with GCA ... Sometimes I think treatment with long
Discussion: PCP advising fast taper
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 3, 2025
I have been receiving treatment for GCA and PMR for 11 months. I started at 60...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310195/
I have been receiving treatment for ... GCA and PMR for 11 months. ... #39;t had any pain from the PMR or GCA ... since I started treatment.
Discussion: Newly diagnosed with a mild case!
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 22, 2025
My biopsy was positive for GCA. I got the results about 4 days after they performed...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308402/
My biopsy was positive for GCA. ... They started treatment with me before ... #39;t mean that you don't have GCA ... symptoms were you having that caused the GCA
Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 20, 2025
Hi @jasharum, my scalp was tender to the touch. I didn't notice it until I touched...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298233/
This happened both times I had GCA - ... always rule out giant cell arteritis (GCA ... Treatment should continue if suspicion ... Both PMR and GCA can result in anemia ... about your symptoms and appropriate treatment
Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 6, 2025
"I agree that exercise has been very beneficial while being sick with and receiving treatment for...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280198/
while being sick with and receiving treatment ... for GCA and PMR. ... Not that much is known about PMR/GCA ... research that is available for PMR/GCA
Discussion: Exercise is so important
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 12, 2025
Yes GCA can develop before, during , and / or after completion of PMR treatment with...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266774/
Yes GCA can develop before, during , ... and / or after completion of PMR treatment ... My Large Vessel GCA developed 6months ... PMR does not assure protection from GCA ... even the slightest possibility of a GCA
Discussion: GCA Symptons while on Predisone
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 25, 2025