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I like the sound of a 50/30 split. I'm partial to 2/3 of the dose in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026223/

I have never tapered for GCA.

Discussion: Can you split Prednisone dose for GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

Unfortunately you can't simply stop taking prednisone. Methotrexate might help you get off Prednisone sooner if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131927/

people are allowed to get Actemra for GCA ... from biologics to treat both PMR and GCA

Discussion: methotrexate or kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

@charann2000 - Hi - I have floaters that started a few years ago. They don’t seem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197166/

They don’t seem to be related to my GCA

Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 19, 2018

One would hope PMR patients of the future will have better options than prednisone. I took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892625/

being the only option for PMR and GCA

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

I have some knowledge on PMR as sufferer myself and my wife has cancer and is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083881/

Provided you dont have GCA and something

Discussion: Aching chest/rib cage and exhaustion

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

"I read the other day that someone received Actemra for PMR. According to our rheumatologist, it's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057041/

haven't ever been diagnosed with GCA

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

I was first diagnosed with PMR in August, 2023, and I was also worried that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113040/

8 symptoms and still did not have GCA

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

Hi @cindyjane and @richardab, PMR and GCA are autoimmune disorders with genetic markers that afflict, most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813067/

@cindyjane and @richardab, PMR and GCA

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

I totally agree that a Mediterranean diet, focusing on anti-inflammatory foods, is super helpful. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934137/

I am also concerned about GCA so I will

Discussion: Diet & PMR.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

@stageivsurvivor , THANK YOU for posting that link to Gould's paper. It's a goldmine full of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876630/

statistics, responding better to the GCA

Discussion: Struggling with my MD's style

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

I was never diagnosed with GCA but Actemra was offered to me almost 5 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925365/

I was never diagnosed with GCA but Actemra

Discussion: What's your experience with Actemra for GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

My quick take: If you and your husband aren’t comfortable with adding a statin while he’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075030/

while he’s continuing to manage the GCA

Discussion: Statins - side-effects, PMR, Giant Cell Arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26, 2024

I totally get the "Sweet Tooth" topic, and have found myself with a spoon in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151801/

diagnosis of PMR, possible progression to GCA

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

@charlotte61 I just read your post and will share our experience. It is my husband who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029430/

It is my husband who has GCA. ... not believe me that he could have GCA ... these new symptoms consistent with GCA

Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

I had self diagnosed myself with PMR and started on Dexamethasone. Worked in 4 hrs. Pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118012/

Just PMR no GCA.

Discussion: Temporal Artery Biopsy VS a color Doppler Ultrasound for GCA diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

Thank you thank you thank you for creating this group! I feel a little less crazy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286573/

single symptom associated with it--and GCA

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 23, 2020

@sundance6 you are right, It is very difficult to get a correct diagnosis for an autoimmune...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/239832/

I also had a biopsy to confirm the GCA

Discussion: Difficult case, several diagnosis, no solution yet

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Feb 5, 2019

I did go to the emergency also when I was having sever temple pain & visual...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091718/

still investigating the possibility of GCA

Discussion: Cytokine Release Syndrome/Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jun 22, 2024

This subject is very complicated. I don't know all that much other than what my rheumatologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176531/

For PMR/GCA what has been learned is

Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

Yes. Neck and shoulder pain started after my first Pfizer vax in May 2021. This pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744099/

dl-information-for-new-and-maybe-not-so-new-patients-with-polymyalgia-rheumatica-pmr-and-giant-cell-arteritis-gca

Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 1, 2022