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Hello @emma321, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear that you have joined the PMR club. My...
find helpful: -- PMR Dosages and Managing ... Symptoms: https://connect.mayoclinic.org ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prednisone-tapering ... / -- Prednisone tapering and remission ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prednisone-tapering-and-remission
Looking for clarity on prednisone tapering. When I was at 16mg I had zero symptoms. I’m...
Looking for clarity on prednisone tapering ... When I was at 16mg I had zero symptoms ... that are tough to deal with until the prednisone ... I’m not clear if in tapering the goal ... telltale aches and mobility issues or to manage
I should have mentioned these discussions also as they might be helpful for tapering off of...
also as they might be helpful for tapering ... and Managing Symptoms: https://connect.mayoclinic.org ... tapering is hard: Do complementary ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prednisone-tapering ... / -- Tapering off of Prednisone: https
Welcome to the group. 60 mg is a common starting dose for suspected GCA, but high...
general rule is to take as little prednisone ... you find that sweet spot, you must taper ... support from this group that you can manage ... PMR symptoms and learn to have patience ... disease, this is probably the most manageable
I have Vexas and being treated by Mayo doctors. Im currently on Actemra but it's not...
(couldn't walk) so I was given Prednisone ... Symptoms improve but then as I taper ... Pain is difficult to manage when these
Posted: Jul 16, 2023
completely support you in May 2022 I was started on 20mg prednisone GP said I would...
would be affected and gave me the tapering ... musculoskeletal physician said all my symptoms ... took mje 2 years to get off it the taper ... was told I just had to endure the symptoms ... have a life threatneing injury, I manage
Posted: Dec 21, 2024
"With testing, PMR was declared in remission at 10." ---------------------- How was this done? There is...
t "cure" PMR and only "manages ... the symptoms." I guess that means ... to me because she thought prednisone ... same was true whenever I tried to taper ... Prednisone.
Posted: Nov 6, 2024
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/member/00-2c187528c8b85f9a269893/ Hello Ame, I am sorry I have taken so long to respond. I really appreciate...
Thanks for your question about your taper ... was based on the severity of your symptoms ... Did you ever have a prednisone “infusion ... for me, I was still teaching, barely managing ... average time of “remission”, before symptoms
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Posted: Aug 26, 2024
Hello @tiateacake, Welcome to Connect. I don't think it's something you have to get used to...
like something you have to learn to manage ... off of prednisone and managing the ... symptoms - https://connect.mayoclinic.org ... search=prednisone%20tapering%20and%20managing ... %20symptoms.
Posted: Jul 8, 2024
Welcome @andirae, It's not uncommon to have a lot of questions being fairly new to PMR...
off of prednisone. ... can about the condition and how to manage ... the symptoms. ... PMR symptoms and tapering off. ... search=pmr+managing+symptoms.
@pargeo47 I can only speak from our experience - my husband is the one with PMR....
, tapered to 12.5 mg by Feb 2024 when ... he developed a host of new symptoms ... 80 mg per day starting in Feb 2024 tapering ... We've managed to work out a plan ... person has a more mild case of PMR with manageable
Posted: Jun 16, 2024
@sandysomers, I've had 2 instances of PMR. The first time took 3 and half years to...
first time took 3 and half years to taper ... off of prednisone. ... came back and I went back on 20 mg prednisone ... find helpful: --- PMR Dosages and Managing ... Symptoms: https://connect.mayoclinic.org
It depends where you live and how easy it is to be seen by a rheumatologist....
a primary care doctor can probably manage ... to me but didn't manage my symptoms ... lasted 12 years before I was able to taper ... My PMR pain was managed well with prednisone ... managed by my primary care doctor.
I was on a moderately high dose of prednisone for 13 years for PMR. When I...
When I was able to taper down to 3 mg ... link is a good overview about how to manage ... endocrinolgist was certain about my symptoms ... When multiple symptoms correlate with ... I was able to taper off prednisone a
Posted: Feb 5, 2024
Welcome @papasrockyworld, It is definitely a great feeling when that first dose of prednisone kicks in...
off of prednisone. ... Many of us struggle with tapering and ... PMR journey: --- PMR Dosages and Managing ... Symptoms: https://connect.mayoclinic.org ... /discussion/when-and-how-to-taper-prednisone
Posted: Oct 29, 2023
Hello..... I am not new to Connect, as I'm a breast cancer survivor and Connect was...
to share with others on treatments, symptom ... management, etc. ... m afraid the ear problem will mean prednisone ... drugs and I'm a very bad 'drug taker
Echoing the other great advice you’re receiving here(!): -I would get a second opinion. I have...
can you work with your PCP to treat/manage ... Others have said this, but long term prednisone ... with monitored tapering is the standard ... of care… Prednisone in short bursts ... tolerate it would improve but other symptoms
Posted: Jul 1, 2023
Hello @jonnydonny, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we moved your post to an existing...
. --- PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms ... Diet and lifestyle can help you manage ... the symptoms when tapering down on ... the prednisone. ... I found keeping a daily log of my prednisone
Posted: May 29, 2023
Hello MaryMV: I have had a somewhat similar experience to share with you. I have had...
Originally was treated with Prednisone ... for several month with a gradual taper ... Had to quit the Prednisone due to severe ... had it with mild/moderate pain but manageable ... came on, my PMR symptoms went down.
Hi @everettcatlin, There are a couple of other discussions you might find helpful for tapering off...
discussions you might find helpful for tapering ... off of prednisone and managing symptoms ... : --- PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms ... tapering is challenging. ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prednisone-tapering-and-remission
Posted: Apr 11, 2023