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I have found that Prednisone takes away pmr pain however my osteo and more common strains...
I have found that Prednisone takes away ... pmr pain however my osteo and more ... types of pain especially during a taper
Posted: Oct 31, 2022
The only thing that helped me was prednisone--40mg a day of it (an unusually high dose)....
The only thing that helped me was prednisone ... for 5 months and have been unable to taper ... have a particularly severe case of PMR ... be a long road and extremely slow taper ... rheumatologists are certain it's PMR
Posted: Oct 30, 2022
Hello @loresathome, I would like to add my welcome along with @ddmo and others. You will...
My PMR is currently in remission since ... #39;ve had two prior occurrences of PMR ... pain symptoms and no longer taking prednisone ... following discussion helpful: -- Prednisone ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prednisone-tapering-and-remission
Posted: Oct 24, 2022
Actually they have prednisone 1mg tablets. My rheumy prescribed 5mg, 2.5mg and 1mg tablets when I...
Actually they have prednisone 1mg tablets ... , 2.5mg and 1mg tablets when I was tapering ... The first occurrence of PMR took me ... 3 and half years to taper off and the ... and 1/2mg until I could stop taking prednisone
Discussion: Tapering
Posted: Oct 23, 2022
I've had PMR for over 1.5 years and have been on 1 to 2 mg. of...
I've had PMR for over 1.5 years ... and have been on 1 to 2 mg. of Prednisone ... for months, trying to taper off. ... During this last attempt to taper off ... occasionally mid back when I try to taper
Posted: Sep 30, 2022
Regarding pain in the hands, I have had burning, swelling and pain in the hands since...
in the hands since my diagnosis of PMR ... I was on 40 mg of prednisone in the ... am now down to 10 mg, and as I have tapered ... The higher doses of prednisone masks ... the RA, but as one tapers, it becomes
Shortly after my first Covid vaccination in January of 2021, I experienced a severe flare of...
2021, I experienced a severe flare of PMR ... that the vaccine had triggered the PMR ... With prednisone treatment, the PMR went ... into remission and I successfully tapered ... proceed with the booster and go back on prednisone
My rheumatologist started me on Actemra two months ago. What a difference! My PMR pain is...
My PMR pain is pretty much gone. ... I have had PMR for more than four years ... I am now starting to taper from the ... 2 mg of prednisone I have been on for
John, I read the articles in the link you posted. Thank you. I'm learning more everyday....
the one that officially diagnosed PMR ... , lowered my daily Prednisone dose and ... on what I've come to learn is a tapering
Posted: Aug 17, 2022
Welcome @dongoldwater, Pain from neuropathy can be a difficult thing to treat like you have found...
compared to my polymyalgia rheumatic (PMR ... If my PMR comes back, I just have to ... take prednisone until I'm able ... to taper off it with little to no pain
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Aug 15, 2022
Hello @steph1939, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we merged your post with an existing...
have posted about hair loss caused by prednisone ... Since you are tapering your dosage of ... prednisone I thought you might find ... / Are you having any challenges tapering ... off of prednisone?
Posted: Aug 15, 2022
Hi @lizbethobrien, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @flymetothemoon, @sharonanng and...
Sorry to hear you joined club PMR. ... I've had 2 occurrences of PMR, the ... started on the magic bullet (20 mg prednisone ... I did struggle tapering off of prednisone ... My second time around with PMR was 6
I contracted a mild case of PMR in March 2021 and that is also when my...
I contracted a mild case of PMR in March ... I have been taking low doses of Prednisone ... since July of 2021 and tried tapering ... /day, but will taper to 1 mg. next week ... The prednisone may actually be relieving
Posted: Aug 1, 2022
Hi @sharonanng and @amandajro, I had PMR first which gave way to Giant Cell Arteritis. I...
@sharonanng and @amandajro, I had PMR ... diagnosed for a year, then put on 40 mg prednisone ... I'm now down to 1.5 mg prednisone ... and none of those all encompassing PMR ... When I had PMR, the pain and stiffness
Posted: Jul 31, 2022
Pain in hip and shoulders remedied by prednisone sounds like PMR. And I wonder who the...
Pain in hip and shoulders remedied by prednisone ... sounds like PMR. ... doesn't cure PMR; it's supposed ... Don't taper at all if you're ... different and we can't follow a tapering
Posted: Jul 31, 2022
Hello @lanafromidaho, Welcome to Connect. I'm glad you found us! My PMR is currently in remission....
first time it took 3-1/2 years to taper ... off of prednisone. ... lifestyle changes and was able to taper ... off of the prednisone in 1-1/2 years ... really have to listen to your body and taper
I Betsy @betsy1958, I would like to add my welcome along with @kimmur, @suetex and others....
along with the PMR. ... now in your 2 year journey with PMR ... My first round with PMR lasted 3-1/2 ... second time around and it helped me taper ... off of prednisone in about 1-1/2 year
Hi @hfoster, Welcome to Connect. I've had PMR twice and it's currently in remission. Both times...
I've had PMR twice and it's ... Both times I was started at 20mg prednisone ... I did have episodes of the PMR flaring ... and 1/2mg until I could stop taking prednisone ... gave me scripts for 2.5mg and 1mg prednisone
I’ve been on Prednisone for at least ten years for PMR. I’ve spent most of the...
I’ve been on Prednisone for at least ... ten years for PMR. ... & I go back to 5 & slowly taper ... 86-years old & expect to be on Prednisone ... most annoying symptom of long term Prenisone
Posted: Jun 24, 2022
@dskellchock, I'm wondering if tapering off of prednisone might not be an issue if you are...
off of prednisone might not be an issue ... if you are taking the prednisone for ... an ear infection vs taking prednisone ... for PMR or GCA. ... The reason you taper slowly for PMR
Posted: Jun 22, 2022