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Muscle weakness and severe fatigue was caused by prednisone for me not pmr Great video thanks...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112416/
weakness and severe fatigue was caused by prednisone ... for me not pmr
Great video thanks ... I am off prednisone after 2 years ... to see musculoskeletal physician
Prednisone ... is work being done on prescribing alternatives
I just recently went from 3 mg of prednisone to 2.5. My rheumatologist says to take...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107759/
I just recently went from 3 mg of prednisone ... Alternating doses is also an option. ... I have been on Prednisone for 2 years ... For those of you new to the PMR journey
The research is multinational --- countries have different priorities perhaps but many countries do research and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093179/
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PMR ... seems to be leading the way in finding alternatives ... to Prednisone for the treatment of ... PMR but my opinion might be biased. ... of biologics for the treatment of PMR
@windyshores Thanks for the info. I remember you saying one was good for adjusting the dose...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092371/
It's great that there's an alternative ... He started on 30 mg prednisone in 5/ ... 2023 for PMR, tapered to 12.5 by 2/2024
Ok. I am busted. When on this site or other sites I use the word Prednisone...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086820/
site or other sites I use the word Prednisone ... everything I could get my hands on for alternatives ... thru google on corticosteroid use for PMR ... Even though .75 dex = 5mg Prednisone ... I have never taken Prednisone only the
Hi @tuckerp, thanks for asking, as I left out a critical part. That is, if prednisone...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078629/
That is, if prednisone does not relieve ... symptoms of what the physician thinks is PMR ... , then an alternative diagnosis should
Sorry ... I don't advocate for prednisone at all. I would want people to discontinue taking...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076257/
diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR ... , there aren't many alternatives ... I was willing to try any alternative ... People tend to not be open minded to alternatives ... PMR.
Hello @lashley75, Welcome to Connect. PMR can be difficult to manage to say the least. Sorry...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057761/
PMR can be difficult to manage to say ... Sorry to hear the prednisone didn' ... Have you discussed alternative treatments
I was originally and preliminarily diagnosed with PMR by my family doctor. After an exam, basic...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041039/
originally and preliminarily diagnosed with PMR ... going on, she started me on 15 mg Predinisone ... 15 to 12.5 mg the past 2 months by alternating
@fam8284. I can relate to the pain you’re experiencing. I’m 79 and took prednisone for 9...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026546/
I’m 79 and took prednisone for 9 months ... There will definitely be pain post prednisone ... I felt at the beginning of having PMR ... appt to see if I needed to go back on prednisone ... I alternated taking ibuprofen and acetaminophen
Actually, I am a big fan of biologic drugs! I have been taking one (inflixamab, brand...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024536/
with my gastroenterologist soon about alternatives ... As for the PMR, I need an alternative ... to prednisone because I have osteopenia
I’m sorry about having to juggle both the back surgery and PMR, but that’s great that...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021622/
to juggle both the back surgery and PMR ... but at least from my experience with PMR ... My dad was diagnosed with PMR two weeks ... I think the severity of the PMR flares ... I know there are alternatives to prednisone
In the first week after PMR diagnosis, I have needed to increase prednisone from 10 to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007978/
In the first week after PMR diagnosis ... , I have needed to increase prednisone ... by my new rheumatologist I have no alternative ... to prednisone until I am in remission ... anyone have experience with Humira for PMR
My rheumatologist seemed to think there was a risk of me developing antibodies to Actemra. I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003431/
We were talking about alternatives to ... uveitis but it didn't work for PMR ... I think PMR is still in the dark ages ... More prednisone like it is used for ... PMR might not be the best option if
It is interesting that you are off prednisone and your doctor is considering starting Actemra. I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989895/
I started Actemra 4 years ago for PMR ... criteria was the failure of suitable alternatives ... My rheumatologist listed other alternatives ... said there were no other suitable alternatives ... medications for 12 years to treat PMR
Thank you for your comments. I've just read about Kevzara, looks like a good alternative to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988480/
about Kevzara, looks like a good alternative ... to Prednisone. ... My PCP and derm are guessing I have PMR ... Prednisone for now is a life saver.
A biologic is a medication derived from living things. These things can be human but not...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972139/
Actemra (tocilizumab) for refractory PMR ... I was only diagnosed with PMR so my ... He says it is good to have alternatives ... to prednisone. ... ;t have that problem but people on prednisone
My last two attempts at tapering when below 5 mg ignited a swollen painful hands response....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934148/
I started out with classic pmr hip and ... to taper .5 mg every two weeks by alternating ... I've never had a rash from pmr or ... as a response to prednisone.
Hi @adia, Sorry to hear you are struggling with the PMR and tapering. I've only used...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903728/
I've only used prednisone for my ... naltrexone, methotrexate and other alternatives ... to prednisone in another discussion ... alternatives to Prednisone? ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternatives-to-prednisone
Hi there- There’s a lot of great feedback and shared experiences about this here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages/ if...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889354/
/connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages ... medications to help them wean off prednisone ... My dad has PMR and central sensitivity ... 15 and 12.5; then 12.5; then alternated ... 12.5 and 10; then 10; then alternated
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