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The Rheumatologist performed a biopsy on his temporal artery and confirmed GCA. He was on IV...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139030/

his temporal artery and confirmed GCA

Discussion: Trembling and shaking, no energy - PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 9, 2024

You've all both reassured me and scared me at the same time. I have PMR and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074543/

I have PMR and GCA.

Discussion: Anyone have multiple pulmonary embolisms and autoimmune conditions?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 25, 2024

I was taking prednisone and methotrexate simultaneously for LCA or GCA but my rheumatologist decided that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060509/

methotrexate simultaneously for LCA or GCA

Discussion: New PMR patient, wondering if mornings will become pain free someday

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 1, 2024

Hi @charlotte61, since you've been doing TaiChi you might want to check out Dr. Loren Fishman's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902654/

have osteoporosis, diagnosed after my GCA

Discussion: Do I have polymyalgia rheumatica?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

So glad to hear of your success in managing your GCA. 8 months ago I ended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873533/

hear of your success in managing your GCA

Discussion: Pruvit diet & PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

@evinann, GCA is nothing to mess around with. I would seek help from a rheumatologist as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830529/

@evinann, GCA is nothing to mess around

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

I am experiencing almost the same thing. I feel strongly that it could be GCA my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830515/

I feel strongly that it could be GCA

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

@tapamil65 Hello and welcome to the PMR group! I agree that this forum is a wealth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131708/

Although it is approved for people with GCA

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

I wish you well in your journey. I am prednisone free almost two weeks. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097346/

prescribed for me because I also had GCA

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 1, 2024

So glad I found your post! I had started using a near-infrared light system years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814211/

the PMR roller coaster I developed GCA

Discussion: PMR in cold or inclement weather

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

My rheumatologist said the last 2mg were the hardest to wean. I had gotten there after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791697/

trial and flare ups, then came up with GCA

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 3, 2023

@joeblo746, This is from 2017 and mentions Hydroxychloroquine as a PMR treatment although I had not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738585/

Although 40% to 60% of patients with GCA

Discussion: Treating PMR with Prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 17, 2022

Hi @hfoster, the proper dosage of prednisone is supposed to take care of the pain of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722436/

doctor warn you about the symptoms of GCA

Discussion: PMR initial diagnosis: Can there be an underlying disease?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 30, 2022

Regarding PMR symptoms -- does PMR always cause joint pain and stiffness or can it just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722390/

ultrasound and biopsy, both negative for GCA

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 30, 2022

Hi @abbeyc the information sheet on Prednisone says "Some products that may interact with this drug...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674083/

low dose aspirin because people with GCA

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 23, 2022

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326425/

go down to below 10 mg I’ve gotten gca

Discussion: Increased Risk of Stroke with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 1, 2020

I got really tired of pain while going almost a year without my PMR and GCA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276524/

going almost a year without my PMR and GCA

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 7 2:23pm

I have had WBC and neutrophil counts and they have been low for over 15 years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327716/

I don’t have GCA, but currently on my

Discussion: Is it safe to get the Corona Virus (COVID-19) vaccine with PMR?

Posted: Dec 31, 2020

Teri sorry it took so long to get back to you I went to the ER...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336723/

scan and MRI and said I don’t have GCA

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed PMR Disease Progression

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 27 9:55pm

Weight loss is common for untreated PMR/GCA. Weight gain is common for PMR/GCA treated with Prednisone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030768/

Weight loss is common for untreated PMR/GCA ... Weight gain is common for PMR/GCA treated

Discussion: Has anyone lost weight with PMR/GCA on high dose Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 9, 2024