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Really interesting video that describes some of the complexities of guidelines used for PMR and GCA....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092212/

complexities of guidelines used for PMR ... and GCA. ... Hidden complexities in PMR and GCA -

Discussion: Cytokine Release Syndrome/Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

Would the aqua therapy be beneficial for both PMR and GCA?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025144/

aqua therapy be beneficial for both PMR ... and GCA?

Discussion: PMR inflamation management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

Malaise is a symptom of both PMR and GCA. Do take care,

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183309/

Malaise is a symptom of both PMR and ... GCA.

Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

Yes! There is very little on this topic! My husband has had PMR and GCA for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316226/

My husband has had PMR and GCA for two ... I was just diagnosed with PMR.

Discussion: PMR in the same family

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 4 days ago

Same here, pmr and gca after covid vaccine. No more, I'll take my chances.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939497/

Same here, pmr and gca after covid vaccine

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

It is exhausting to stay informed about PMR and GCA, but you need to know to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852325/

exhausting to stay informed about PMR ... and GCA, but you need to know to advocate

Discussion: Is everyone here diagnosed with PMR seeing a rheumatologist?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 1, 2023

I understand. I lived with PMR and GCA for a year before diagnosis and appropriate meds.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038497/

I lived with PMR and GCA for a year

Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

I definitely experienced lots of muscle soreness over close to 50 years of running, and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280204/

running, and it wasn't due to PMR ... or GCA.

Discussion: Exercise is so important

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 12 1:43pm

I had the flu shot a couple of weeks ago without any flareups. If offered the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636766/

immune system react with a flare-up of PMR ... or GCA than go to battle with COVID ... At least the symptoms of PMR and GCA

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 18, 2021

Researchers are now saying that PMR and GCA are so closely related that they may be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095707/

Researchers are now saying that PMR ... and GCA are so closely related that

Discussion: Swollen Breasts and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

Excellent questions!! Kevzara is FDA approved for PMR but not GCA. Actemra is FDA approved for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889709/

Kevzara is FDA approved for PMR but ... not GCA. ... not PMR. ... , GCA or both PMR and GCA. ... or GCA.

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

Is there such a thing as permanent remission? I have been dealing with PMR and GCA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860036/

I have been dealing with PMR and GCA

Discussion: How common is permanent remission?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 15, 2023

@artist01 go to Some Study Updates, a new discussion opened in the PMR and GCA group....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650262/

Updates, a new discussion opened in the PMR ... and GCA group.

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 1, 2021

I've had the five COVID shots and flu shot with no flare up of PMR or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764617/

shots and flu shot with no flare up of PMR ... or GCA.

Discussion: Is it safe to get the Corona Virus (COVID-19) vaccine with PMR?

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

I have taken statins for years, no problem. I also believe Covid vaccinations and boosters caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063863/

vaccinations and boosters caused my PMR ... and GCA.

Discussion: Did statin cause PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 7, 2024

I, too, have PMR and GCA (giant cell arteritis). Be very aware of issues with anxiety...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062812/

I, too, have PMR and GCA (giant cell

Discussion: Actemra & Methotrexate for GCA treatment

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 5, 2024

Hello @pattio172, Welcome to Connect. Do you have PMR and GCA? Do you mind sharing how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070693/

Do you have PMR and GCA?

Discussion: Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 19, 2024

Actually the treatments for PMR and GCA are not the same. The biologic drug Actemra is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307925/

Actually the treatments for PMR and ... GCA are not the same. ... drug Actemra is approved to treat GCA ... drug Kevzara is approved to treat PMR

Discussion: Has anyone had their voice affected by Pmr? I have read that it is.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 19 3:08pm

@dskellchock, I'm wondering if tapering off of prednisone might not be an issue if you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720097/

infection vs taking prednisone for PMR ... or GCA. ... The reason you taper slowly for PMR ... or GCA is so that the pain stays under

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 22, 2022

I have personally been pain free since I started treatment 8 months ago. My quality of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245475/

hugely improved over the time I had PMR ... and GCA. ... If you have pain from PMR or GCA, that ... Maybe having pain is normal for PMR ... and/or GCA.

Discussion: Prednisone Taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 25 5:31pm