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Hi @johnnyman, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @loribmt and others....
Your symptoms sound very much like my ... first experience with PMR. ... My first occurrence of PMR lasted 3- ... following discussion helpful: -- PMR ... Dosages and Managing Symptoms: https
Regarding pain in the hands, I have had burning, swelling and pain in the hands since...
in the hands since my diagnosis of PMR ... 10 mg, and as I have tapered, the symptoms ... paraphrasing) the hand involvement is not PMR ... is rheumatoid arthritis, and that PMR ... are better meds than prednisone to manage
I have tried Actemra via injection the results were impressive for pain reduction however I previously...
simply could not recover from COVID symptoms ... This is my 4th year with PMR and GCA ... and i have only managed to cease prednisone
@mzamyl, I'm sorry to hear that the tapering has really been hard for you. I struggled...
tapering during my first occurrence with PMR ... PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms: https ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages
Hi @infiniteree have you been diagnosed with PMR and prescribed prednisone? If so, the proper dosage...
infiniteree have you been diagnosed with PMR ... proper dosage would alleviate your symptoms ... After I did manage to get up, I sometimes
Yes, my PMR symptoms emerged within 2 days of my senior flu shot in October. It...
Yes, my PMR symptoms emerged within ... miserable month) to get a diagnosis of PMR ... because sudden onset conditions like PMR ... they don't know WHAT triggers PMR ... I wish you the best in managing your
Hi. I'll defer to the support leaders and others for verification/opinions, but my sense is that...
are well aware that about 20% of all PMR ... pain (throw in some carpel tunnel symptom ... Currently at 2 mil. per day, I have some manageable
Posted: Jan 6, 2022
Hi Ethan. I am new to the group and really appreciate the perspectives and experiences expressed...
Spondylitis in my mind-twenties and have managed ... Regarding PMR, it came on me around ... came upon me before I even know what PMR ... surprised to hear that all of the PMR ... pain and symptoms (including carpal
Hi Judy, PMR is a relatively rare autoimmune disease that effects 52.5 in 100,000 people. About...
Hi Judy, PMR is a relatively rare autoimmune ... Women get PMR at twice the rate men ... months, but then, I got other weird symptoms ... When I had PMR I still managed a daily ... have prednisone and other drugs to manage
HI, I'm sorry that you are having PMR pain and are unable to see a doctor...
I'm sorry that you are having PMR ... I have had two bouts of PMR. ... My second experience with PMR began ... hope you are able to find a way to manage ... your symptoms soon.
Hi MaryAnn, It's good to hear you are already living a healthy lifestyle and exercising. I...
I do think that helps a lot with PMR ... following discussions helpful: -- PMR ... Dosages and Managing Symptoms: https ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Posted: Oct 30, 2021
Both instances of my PMR lasted about the same amount of time, approximately six months. The...
Both instances of my PMR lasted about ... three month taper, depending on my symptoms ... Fortunately the symptoms continued to ... it is not too bothersome and easily managed ... people with autoimmune disorders like PMR
Hello @georgev, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find...
My first round with PMR took me 3-1/ ... in the following discussions: -- PMR ... Dosages and Managing Symptoms: https ... lifestyle changes to help with your PMR ... symptoms?
Hello—I was diagnosed with PMR in Aug 2019. Started with a blast of pred— dramatic results—could...
Hello—I was diagnosed with PMR in Aug ... had to go back up to 15mg to address symptoms ... flare 2weeks after #2 shot, but it was manageable
Short version of a very long story: I took prednisone for more than 12 years for...
much more than what is typical for PMR ... was never exactly like my original symptoms ... of PMR. ... The pain was similar to PMR symptoms ... so eventually I manged to get off prednisone
Posted: May 29, 2023
Hi @sirmac, I'm still not sure how much prednisone you started taking when diagnosed with PMR....
started taking when diagnosed with PMR ... prednisone for both occurrences of PMR ... is 15 to 20 mg but tapering off and managing ... the symptoms can be difficult which
Posted: Jun 4, 2023
@richardab Can you remind of us of your time course ? Origianlly ,i assume, you had...
OVERARCHING PRINCIPLES section : Management ... majority of patients with GCA and PMR ... treatment given the sudden onset of symptoms ... disease-related and disease-unrelated symptoms ... Fatigue can be either a symptom of GCA
I was diagnosed with PMR on Dec. 12th last year. I believe I had it for...
I was diagnosed with PMR on Dec. 12th ... doctor visit which culminated in the PMR ... My symptoms were almost unbearable pain ... Do have some discomfit, but can manage
Thanks for your reply, however the side effects were there even when I had a larger...
The PMR is manageable even on the 1mg ... dosage if I am coping okay, none of the symptoms ... I have are to do with the PMR only
Welcome @lungranger77, Tapering prednisone doses can be really challenging at times. I think a lot of...
following discussion helpful for your PMR ... journey. --- PMR Dosages and Managing ... Symptoms: https://connect.mayoclinic.org ... /discussion/pmr-dosages/
Posted: Oct 7, 2023