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Hi, I wanted to join this conversation because I am very sure the Afluria Flu shot...
Afluria Flu shot caused a case of PMR ... buttocks and back thighs to my knees ... ) and my butt to the backs of my knees ... The pain and weakness are all gone now ... My doctor hesitated to say it was PMR
The symptoms started in April last year but I did not seek help until May so...
Once back at the gym it took months ... I was able to get back to normal with ... had a couple of hours sleep and the pain ... I knew PMR was reminding me it could ... come back, I did struggle a little
Posted: Feb 22 10:53pm
I suffered quite a lot before I managed to get a visit with my doctor who...
with my doctor who guessed it was PMR ... is important if you need it because PMR ... can be very painful and debilitating ... There is no test for PMR. ... spots in my hands and I am building back
Posted: Feb 27 8:17am
Yes, unfortunately not for everybody. I wish diet and exercise could be the panacea. I was...
clean food diet for 3 years prior to PMR ... cholesterol down to normal and stable, was back ... Then PMR hit out of the blue and there ... get rid of the excruciating muscular pain ... haven't done anything to alleviate PMR
Posted: May 25 9:46pm
My hands feel hot most of the time. If I touch my husband's arm, he can...
stiffness is in my legs, and most of the pain ... my shoulders, although I get weird pain ... in the back of my thighs and calves ... just been recently diagnosed with PMR
Posted: May 27 1:11pm
I have had PMR for three years. I have consulted four rheumatologists and three orthopedists in...
I have had PMR for three years. ... My doctor thought the PMR was in remission ... I learned that about 40% of PMR patients ... mgs for one month and had to move back ... been effective in her treatment of PMR
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Posted: Oct 12, 2019
Hi @charlena, There is another active discussion for PMR where your question will receive more visibility....
There is another active discussion for PMR ... Groups > Autoimmune Diseases > PMR ... / I've had 2 occurrences of PMR ... The last six months I was going back ... had a few minor aches but no real pain
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Posted: Sep 24, 2019
Hi @dreamer38, are you able to try splitting the dosage so that you are taking some...
I don't think regular pain pills ... work for PMR at least they never helped ... pills until your rheumatologist gets back
After headaches, prominent vein shows at my temples ,and left side jaw pain, I was diagnosed...
shows at my temples ,and left side jaw pain ... Also, had horrific stiffness and pain ... and shoulders and was diagnosed with PMR ... Went back to my general Dr. and after ... The PMR is a constant battle.
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jul 23, 2019
I was told at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, that about 40% of PMR patients...
Jacksonville, FL, that about 40% of PMR ... Further, I learned that about 10% of PMR ... The pain came back (difficulty in standing ... I went back to the 12 mg, and I will
@sharync, I think it has to do with controlling the inflammation and each of us are...
I have had two occurrences of PMR and ... The PMR went into remission for 6 years ... and then came back. ... you are tapering off too fast....the pain ... you keep a log of the dosage and a pain
Hi @sammiesarah, welcome to Connect. My PMR is currently in remission and I've had 2 occurrences...
My PMR is currently in remission and ... I've had 2 occurrences of PMR. ... quickly it reared it's ugly head back ... up and the pain was bad. ... that took 1/2 mg for a year going back
I have had PMR for the past 2 1/2 years. When I was diagnosed I couldn't...
I have had PMR for the past 2 1/2 years ... which helped get me out of the extreme pain ... Every time I get too low I flare right back ... I have such extreme pain in my hips/ ... now considering retiring because the pain
@ambershe -Hi...I too have been reducing my meds from 20mg, my Doctor recommended reducing it monthly...
reduce the dose I normally have more pain ... reduced to 4mg and my symptoms came back ... I too have had severe pain in my knees ... Regarding your question if PMR is caused ... This is good to look back on if you
I was fascinated with your post. I am 73 and was diagnosed with PMR in 1999....
I am 73 and was diagnosed with PMR in ... Both calves were very painful. ... off Prednisone, I feel those dreaded PMR ... symptoms coming back with a vengeance ... (Though still in pain!)
@Beryl......hello noosat1 good to hear that you are doing so well and that the pain is...
you are doing so well and that the pain ... too fast as you don't want the PMR ... to come back and spoil your day ...
I have hypothyroidism and have to see a specialist re oral Lichen Planus. Have been diagnosed...
Have been diagnosed with PMR since Oct ... there, perhaps John, tell me if it’s PMR ... that causes ankle/leg swelling, foot pain ... , finger/toe spasms, spasms in back,
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Posted: Feb 2, 2019
You've probably seen from more recent posts that PMR pain came back with a vengeance. Now...
probably seen from more recent posts that PMR ... pain came back with a vengeance. ... and 2.5 at night.3.a.m woke with leg pain
Posted: Feb 1, 2019
Most of my PMR pain was in the shoulders, arms and hands. Higher doses for me...
Most of my PMR pain was in the shoulders ... Higher doses for me got rid of the pain ... If the pain comes back when you drop ... Then if you are doing OK pain wise try ... night to see if you still have the pain
Posted: Dec 30, 2018
Actually, The Mayo Clinic is where I am considering seeking treatment. I have reviewed their locations,...
back, but it was always attributed ... by them to something other than PMR. ... Twelve months later, and the pain is ... Once one has suffered PMR pain, one ... or steroid myopathy rather than to PMR
Posted: Nov 14, 2018