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My first bout of PMR, (2002) I was started at 60 mg. For my second bout,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681061/

anyone else had a flare-up of PMR or GCA

Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 15, 2022

My rheumatologist had suggested Kevzara for my PMR late last year. I was in the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259276/

I began to have a recurrance of my GCA

Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 16 9:21am

Sorry to hear about your GCA diagnosis, but glad that your PCP recognized it. I started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283846/

Sorry to hear about your GCA diagnosis

Discussion: Can you split Prednisone dose for GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 17 9:12am

@pargeo47 I can only speak from our experience - my husband is the one with PMR....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087808/

story short, he was diagnosed with GCA ... Especially with the GCA which can become ... also taking Actemra injections for GCA ... a bit more complex with the added GCA ... the PMR and certainly not for the GCA

Discussion: Holistic medicine approach to PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

I didn't spend a lot of time reviewing the form. I just looked at the notes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218148/

based on my personal experience of GCA

Discussion: Artificial Intelligence in action

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 21 10:46am

It's good to hear that the 20 mg dose of prednisone made you feel better. Hopefully...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284168/

since I started treatment for PMR and GCA

Discussion: Can you split Prednisone dose for GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 17 3:59pm

I’ve had some trouble with my vision also, just never tied it in with my PMR!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105854/

I don’t have any other symptoms of GCA

Discussion: PMR pain and vision

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

My husband was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. I’ve attached his bone scan results to show his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069607/

prednisone for a year for PMR and GCA

Discussion: Good or best osteoporosis exercise book

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 17, 2024

I know it’s been a while since your post but my advice to anyone with symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037225/

symptoms of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA

Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

Agree 100% if one has visual problems. Fortunately, I haven't with the three mini GCA flares...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940932/

I haven't with the three mini GCA

Discussion: Does GCA ever present with mild symptoms ?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

Yes, at first I got the cluster headache tag, went thru ENT and neurology, I kept...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862786/

the dr that noticed and diagnosed GCA

Discussion: PMR, prednisone and bone health: Anyone taking Prolia?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 19, 2023

Thanks Lisa. Yes, I had intense physical therapy for two weeks (after headache 'hit" me one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180663/

Mine is definitely GCA & PMR.

Discussion: Burning Pain Right Side Head, Neck, Shoulders...possible neuralgia?

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Aug 31, 2018

Not being able to taper gracefully is a good way to describe it. There was nothing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973566/

Actemra is FDA approved for GCA.

Discussion: PMR flare at a drop from 8 to 7 mg of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

I too have had numbness in my feet which has changed my walking style. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859942/

I had PMR back in 2015/16, then GCA

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 14, 2023

Hi @froehlich22, Great idea for a new discussion, thank you! We tweaked the title a little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791455/

719100651 -- Dr Chetan Mukhtyar on GCA

Discussion: Educational Conferences for PMR/GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

@lavender - Hi from Tinkerbell - I was on prednisone for 11/2 years for GCA. Tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/246534/

was on prednisone for 11/2 years for GCA

Discussion: Too many Consultants contd

Posted: Feb 10, 2019

I can relate but no answers as well. I have had PMR and not GCA. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214048/

I have had PMR and not GCA.

Discussion: Still frustrated about blurry vision from GCA

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 15 6:06pm

I agree with you regarding navigating the "modern medical system". I have always advocated for myself...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290198/

For the first six months of my PMR/GCA

Discussion: Side effects of prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 26 8:42am

Hi John, I was also put on Methotrexate for possible RA and PMR. My understanding is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164060/

Since then, I am very concerned GCA

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

Thank-you for sharing this. I think the results of this study were published in 2016. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975977/

considered to be a breakthrough year for GCA

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 6, 2023