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Yes, I had PMR before the GCA symptoms started. It was never officially diagnosed, but starting...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201237/
Yes, I had PMR before the GCA symptoms ... starting about 8 months before the first GCA ... every 3 months now to follow up on the GCA
Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Dec 31, 2024
I hope you don't mind my response to your question. I had symptoms of GCA for...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201097/
I had symptoms of GCA for a few months ... the emergency room doctor diagnosed GCA ... haven't had any more symptoms of GCA ... or PMR.
Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Dec 31, 2024
In 2008 my mother had GCA at age 87. I took her to specialist after specialist...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197316/
In 2008 my mother had GCA at age 87. ... specialist and no one ever mentioned GCA ... The GCA never came back. ... Currently I have PMR and am doing very ... support group called "Living With PMR
Discussion: Worried about GCA
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Dec 26, 2024
After a fruitless ER visit when my husband was experiencing severe pain in his side along...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195894/
who sent us to ER for testing for GCA ... Most of what we have learned about GCA ... and PMR has been thru this forum and
Discussion: GCA conserns
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Dec 23, 2024
Thanks, John. I had never heard of either disease until I lost vision in my right...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194073/
At most I’ve had mild symptoms for GCA ... biopsy, which came back positive for GCA ... tracking other symptoms regarding PMR
Discussion: Use of a sauna with PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Dec 20, 2024
@curlyqlinda1, There are times when I wished I had a sauna. There have been some members...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193969/
There have been some members with PMR ... search=PMR%20+sauna. ' @richer ... hear you have been diagnosed with GCA ... When my PMR was active my primary care ... search=GCA.
Discussion: Use of a sauna with PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Dec 20, 2024
Welcome @pamlockhart, Interesting questions. My PMR is in remission but I didn't have a virus the...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177885/
My PMR is in remission but I didn&#39 ... years prior to being diagnosed with PMR ... smoking increases the risk of onset of GCA ... learned that the hard way when my PMR ... Have you done any research on PMR or
Discussion: PMR Flair up From a Virus?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Nov 22, 2024
"It sounds like you have a keeper for a rheumatologist. That is half the battle. I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175222/
I assume you had GCA also? ... #34;officially diagnosed" with GCA ... Actemra treated was "refractory PMR ... AS IF" I had the diagnosis of GCA ... PMR was just my latest addition and
Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Nov 17, 2024
Hello again everyone, I’m curious about Actemra side effects. Methotrexate gave me terrible headaches and Kevzara...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173547/
-60 mg prednisone for the possible GCA ... mg prednisone for newly diagnosed PMR ... Also, I was told I didn’t have GCA because
Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Nov 14, 2024
Kevzara is now an option for me since it was FDA approved for PMR in February...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171767/
2019, Actemra was FDA approved for GCA ... ;as if" I had the diagnosis of GCA ... not for everyone with PMR. ... https://www.actemra.com/gca/considerations ... /gca.html#:~:text=ACTEMRA%20is%20the
Discussion: PMR savvy doctors in Portland Oregon
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Nov 11, 2024
I'm not sure where the 10% rule comes from but I can never find any research...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220674/
This condition is independent of PMR ... /GCA. ... suppress my adrenal function kept my PMR ... I have witnessed people with GCA tapered
Discussion: If you have tapering problems below 5 mg this might explain why.
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 24 1:39pm
I was diagnosed with PMR and possible GCA in July 2024. Started on 60 mg. of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221155/
I was diagnosed with PMR and possible ... GCA in July 2024. ... group with a lot of experience with PMR ... /GCA.
Discussion: After remission ... has anyone discontinued Actemra or Kevzara?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 25 8:54am