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I had found very good info and suggestions for dealing with PMR (prior to this Mayo...
info and suggestions for dealing with PMR ... HIT is was truly miserable and the pain ... The pain was gone within 24 hours: I ... Then I tried 5 and BINGO -- back to
Hi Jill @jth4d, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with the other...
I've had 2 occurrences of PMR. ... taper point but kept going unless the pain ... and write down the dosage and the pain ... You mentioned going back from 17.5 mg ... goes away instead of all the way back
Hi Linda and Sue, This is my 3rd bout of PMR. During the first (age 57),...
, but I find the PMR pain may cause ... started those exercises, now that pain ... I get impatient with the PMR. ... in remission 12 years, then it came back ... prednisone in 10 months, then it came back
Hi john, thanks for reaching out to me. Yes, I was diagnosed officially this past November....
morning in October with this extreme pain ... in my lower back on both sides. ... sciatica issues like before but the pain ... doctor, she pre diagnosed me with PMR ... was hesitant to label my problem as PMR
@maija, That's a great question. I did have some swelling/pain in my right foot during my...
I did have some swelling/pain in my ... foot during my first occurrence with PMR ... Sometimes when I was tapering down and the pain ... came back, I went to the previous dosage
Hello @phoenix0509, I see this is your first post and would like to thank you for...
like to thank you for sharing your PMR ... My PMR seemed to be worse in the morning ... Most of my pain from PMR was also in ... shoulders, arms, hands and the lower back ... I started both my occurrences of PMR
Hello @apr39, Welcome to Connect. I also have PMR but it is currently in remission so...
I also have PMR but it is currently ... so not having any of the associated pain ... give you relief from the pain and what ... For my first occurrence of PMR it took ... last six months to a year I was going back
Posted: Dec 11, 2019
I have had PMR for three years. I have consulted four rheumatologists and three orthopedists in...
I have had PMR for three years. ... My doctor thought the PMR was in remission ... I learned that about 40% of PMR patients ... mgs for one month and had to move back ... been effective in her treatment of PMR
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Posted: Oct 12, 2019
Hi @charlena, There is another active discussion for PMR where your question will receive more visibility....
There is another active discussion for PMR ... Groups > Autoimmune Diseases > PMR ... / I've had 2 occurrences of PMR ... The last six months I was going back ... had a few minor aches but no real pain
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Posted: Sep 24, 2019
Hi @dreamer38, are you able to try splitting the dosage so that you are taking some...
I don't think regular pain pills ... work for PMR at least they never helped ... pills until your rheumatologist gets back
After headaches, prominent vein shows at my temples ,and left side jaw pain, I was diagnosed...
shows at my temples ,and left side jaw pain ... Also, had horrific stiffness and pain ... and shoulders and was diagnosed with PMR ... Went back to my general Dr. and after ... The PMR is a constant battle.
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jul 23, 2019
I was told at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, that about 40% of PMR patients...
Jacksonville, FL, that about 40% of PMR ... Further, I learned that about 10% of PMR ... The pain came back (difficulty in standing ... I went back to the 12 mg, and I will
@sharync, I think it has to do with controlling the inflammation and each of us are...
I have had two occurrences of PMR and ... The PMR went into remission for 6 years ... and then came back. ... you are tapering off too fast....the pain ... you keep a log of the dosage and a pain
Hi @sammiesarah, welcome to Connect. My PMR is currently in remission and I've had 2 occurrences...
My PMR is currently in remission and ... I've had 2 occurrences of PMR. ... quickly it reared it's ugly head back ... up and the pain was bad. ... that took 1/2 mg for a year going back
I have had PMR for the past 2 1/2 years. When I was diagnosed I couldn't...
I have had PMR for the past 2 1/2 years ... which helped get me out of the extreme pain ... Every time I get too low I flare right back ... I have such extreme pain in my hips/ ... now considering retiring because the pain
@ambershe -Hi...I too have been reducing my meds from 20mg, my Doctor recommended reducing it monthly...
reduce the dose I normally have more pain ... reduced to 4mg and my symptoms came back ... I too have had severe pain in my knees ... Regarding your question if PMR is caused ... This is good to look back on if you
I was fascinated with your post. I am 73 and was diagnosed with PMR in 1999....
I am 73 and was diagnosed with PMR in ... Both calves were very painful. ... off Prednisone, I feel those dreaded PMR ... symptoms coming back with a vengeance ... (Though still in pain!)
Hello @marilyncarkner, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I have had 2 occurrences of PMR. The first...
I have had 2 occurrences of PMR. ... Sometimes tapering too fast brings the pain ... back quickly. ... what others are sharing about their PMR ... How do I manage the extreme pain?
Posted: Feb 21, 2019
@Beryl......hello noosat1 good to hear that you are doing so well and that the pain is...
you are doing so well and that the pain ... too fast as you don't want the PMR ... to come back and spoil your day ...
I have hypothyroidism and have to see a specialist re oral Lichen Planus. Have been diagnosed...
Have been diagnosed with PMR since Oct ... there, perhaps John, tell me if it’s PMR ... that causes ankle/leg swelling, foot pain ... , finger/toe spasms, spasms in back,
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Posted: Feb 2, 2019