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There is no doubt that the Shringrix vaccine triggered my PMR. My adverse reaction started the...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380242/
the Shringrix vaccine triggered my PMR ... I have had non-standard PMR symptoms ... own decisions since there is not a single ... standard of care for PMR patients. ... I wish you well on your PMR journey.
Discussion: PMR and Flu Vaccine
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: 3 days ago
I would strongly advise you to get the shingles shot before you start Kevzara. According to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1374589/
would strongly advise you to get the shingles ... I had my shingles vaccine several years ... before PMR but still came down with ... My shingles were contained to one area ... For me that meant that the PMR &
Discussion: PMR and Kevzara- Shingles
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 19 7:38pm
Kevzara and Actemra both increase the risk of infections, including shingles. So getting the shingles vaccine...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1373820/
the risk of infections, including shingles ... So getting the shingles vaccine makes ... I got the shingles vaccine before developing ... PMR and GCA.
Discussion: PMR and Kevzara- Shingles
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 18 6:19pm
I’ve not had a flare related to vaccines I’ve gotten while treating for PMR (covid, flu,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348274/
vaccines I’ve gotten while treating for PMR ... I didn’t get the shingles vaccine while ... any data related to them, causing PMR ... the viruses themselves might trigger PMR
Discussion: PMR triggers--COVID vs. Shingrix shingles vaccinations
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 14 4:37pm
I can relate to some of the things you were saying about how you deal with...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329937/
Every single person reacts differently ... to every medication that I took for PMR ... April 2023 is when I got PMR.
Discussion: Has anyone experienced dizziness with medication for PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 18 12:55pm
Hello @kmmi . I too was diagnosed very recently (around April 9th). And, my family doctor...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332696/
but we were pretty sure I had/have PMR ... My hope is to get to single digits with ... problems for me than I am the pain of PMR
Discussion: Recently Diagnosed PMR Disease Progression
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 22 11:52am
"I eventually got an appointment with a rheumatologist who prescribed Tocilizumab by infusion. I found it...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351454/
psoriatic arthritis in addition to PMR ... while I took Prednisone daily to treat PMR ... Humira didn't work too well for PMR ... all my autoimmune conditions with a single
Discussion: Infusion vs injection of tocilizumab (Actmera)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 19 7:39am
Morning pain control is more important than mimicking how cortisol is regulated by the body. Prednisone...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341902/
people are good for 36 hours with a single ... that I had no clue what to do for PMR ... levels of inflammation as long as a single
Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 5 8:29pm
I’m 83. Still in good shape. Work out 5/week, play singles tennis 3/week, mostly feel normal...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358568/
Work out 5/week, play singles tennis ... I have PMR/GCA. ... My PMR symptoms were still under control
Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 28 2:08pm
I had already had the Shingles vaccine when I got PMR in July of 2024, which...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348115/
I had already had the Shingles vaccine ... when I got PMR in July of 2024, which ... vax, IMHO, and only suspected I had PMR ... thought was a lifting injury but was PMR ... Good luck in your PMR journey!
Discussion: PMR triggers--COVID vs. Shingrix shingles vaccinations
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 14 1:02pm
Duration of prednisone use is probably the single factor that most determines both the onset of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350115/
of prednisone use is probably the single ... other autoimmune conditions before PMR ... After PMR was diagnosed all of that
Discussion: No energy - who to see?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 17 8:18am
My sister and I have both been hit with PMR in the last decade. My sister,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342856/
sister and I have both been hit with PMR ... younger than me, was diagnosed with PMR ... My onset coincided with a shingles vaccine
Discussion: Does PMR run in families?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 7 9:02am
"My pharmacist buddy says 2 mg of prednisone really does not do much for you." "Does...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358552/
on a biologic that was controlling PMR ... I didn't need prednisone for PMR ... I don't think there is any single
Discussion: Polymyalgia rheumatica: Any thoughts on my taper plan?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 28 1:48pm