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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
I can definitely relate to the stress of seeing doctors, especially new providers. The cumulative effect...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879078/
(Full disclosure: My dad has PMR, but ... But to your practical question about predinsone ... For example, we've alternated 15 ... As I understand it, the prednisone is ... to pick apart if the pain is from PMR
Thanks! That's good to hear. Well, we have an appointment with my dad's rheumatologist on Monday....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862118/
An alternative infusion may not be necessary ... He's been on 7.5 mg of prednisone ... not mention this because it is the PMR
There is now an alternative to prednisone that was recently FDA approved for the treatment of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860768/
There is now an alternative to prednisone ... The side effects of my 12 years on prednisone ... After more than 12 years of prednisone ... excess of 10 mg, I am finally off prednisone ... m better off on Acterma instead of prednisone
Hello @kathyjb, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @sususi, @redboat, @claude67...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824201/
other members have shared here:
--- Alternative ... to Prednisone for Treating PMR? ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternative-to-prednisone ... I've had two occurrences of PMR, ... both with a starting dose of 20 mg prednisone
Welcome @christinetoo, Sorry to hear of the prednisone is off the table. I had 6 years...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810164/
by first and second occurrence of PMR ... to Prednisone for Treating PMR? ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternative-to-prednisone ... /
-- PMR: Are there treatment alternatives ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternatives-to-prednisone
Hi @kareena, Sorry you are having some really bad side effects of prednisone. I've been on...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801855/
having some really bad side effects of prednisone ... I've been on it twice when my PMR ... describing something similar here:
-- Prednisone ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prednisone-side-effects ... Have you discussed any possible alternative
Hello @raven42, Welcome to Connect. I'm not sure @bandruid7 is active on Connect since the members...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792578/
#39;m sorry to hear you joined the PMR ... : Are there treatment alternatives to ... Prednisone? ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternatives-to-prednisone ... , it was what allowed me to get my PMR
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