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Did you need to submit any medical records or sign a consent to release your medical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848234/

hospital so long as it is being used for GCA

Discussion: The impact of Prednisone on A1C

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

I began this journey with an ESR of 51 taken by my NEW primary Dr. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197308/

she called with results positive for GCA

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 21, 2019

Untreated, GCA can cause stroke or blindness so keep that in mind. I also had symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906537/

Untreated, GCA can cause stroke or blindness

Discussion: PMR diagnosed but now headache for almost a month.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Well, isn't it wonderful what creativity can do for the spirit? I lost the sight of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864779/

the sight of one eye in 2019 with GCA

Discussion: What's outside of your picture window today?

Support Group: Just Want to Talk

Posted: May 22, 2023

I know it’s frustrating… As you know, GCA, and PMR are forms of Vasculitis. There are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734091/

know it’s frustrating… As you know, GCA

Discussion: Think I have Giant Cell Arteritis (or GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 4, 2022

Hi @traynor4, I had PMR, undiagnosed for a number of months with pain and stiffness throughout...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688388/

With the GCA, I had terrible neck pain

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 10, 2022

Hi Was diagnosed with pmr a year ago . I was well , my symptoms were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176435/

I was diagnosed with large vessel GCA

Discussion: Do not want to take steroids.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

I was diagnosed with GCA in late June 2024. I had undiagnosed PMR for about a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221493/

I was diagnosed with GCA in late June

Discussion: After remission ... has anyone discontinued Actemra or Kevzara?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 25 2:24pm

Hi Bev I had PMR and subsequently GCA going back to 2013. I am still on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004361/

Hi Bev I had PMR and subsequently GCA

Discussion: Temporal Arteritis, PMR, RA

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 26, 2024

I totally believe the PMR was induced by Covid vaccines because of the time frame. May...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803156/

to 60 mg and being checked out for GCA

Discussion: PMR Flair up From a Virus?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

Hi @jabrown0407, I had PMR, undiagnosed, a number of months before being diagnosed with GCA. With...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/692256/

months before being diagnosed with GCA

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 23, 2022

@pammettee - I was diagnosed in 2004 with Hypothyroidism. Over the years they got me to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/200596/

once a year until the diagnosis of GCA

Discussion: Effects of KETO food plan on autoimmune diseases

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 18, 2018

Was diagnosed in July 2024 with PMR and possible GCA. Started on 60 mg of prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237405/

in July 2024 with PMR and possible GCA

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 15 9:54am

It sounds like your PMR isn't completely under control yet if you're having trouble walking and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248262/

I have PMR and GCA, and have been running

Discussion: Working out with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 1 6:27pm

Thank you @lindaadele . I took my 4th dose yesterday. I really have not noticed any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271292/

today as they are concerned about GCA

Discussion: Anyone having luck while taking methotrexate?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 31 7:28pm

Yes ... I think that is true. https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/treatment-plan/disease-management/the-first-medications-for-psa "Biologic DMARDs are used if your PsA wasn’t...

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that Actemra was FDA approved for GCA ... Actemra will corner the market for GCA ... the "only option" for PMR/GCA

Discussion: How do I get my Rheumatologist to listen ?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

I have been off prednisone for nearly 3 years. I still have visits with my rheumatologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955702/

I have never been diagnosed with GCA ... conditions can cause vision loss just like GCA

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

Am very sorry to learn of your diagnosis. I've had Temporal Arteritis (GCA) for 7 years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/88636/

I've had Temporal Arteritis (GCA) for ... The first line of treatment for GCA

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 10, 2016

Are you tapering by 5 mg per week? I don't believe there is any correct way...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849185/

With PMR/GCA that isn't possible ... For PMR/GCA, you need to taper blindly ... I don't know if PMR/GCA inflammation ... It might not be just PMR/GCA.

Discussion: The impact of Prednisone on A1C

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

Thanks Jeff. My red and white blood count did the opposite. They both increased by a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255193/

I've been tested for GCA but don

Discussion: Low iron levels and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 11 3:38am