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Pain ever goes away on its own?
Pain ever goes away on its own? ... previous July through May this year for PMR ... I felt ok for a while, with minor pain ... Does the pain ever go away on its own ... Or is the only solution to go back on
Last active: Oct 13, 2024
Conflict with Rheumatologist over taking Prednisone for PMR in AM/PM
Rheumatologist over taking Prednisone for PMR ... I was diagnosed with PMR 4 weeks ago ... the AM instead, I would wake up with pain ... WHY SO MUCH PUSH BACK?
Last active: Jul 29, 2024
Took a Fall
Not much due to rot cuff/shldr pain. ... hip is a bit angry and above into back ... I did read that pmr can be triggered ... Also have osteoporosis in back and one ... PMR is another story.
Last active: Oct 10, 2024
Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis
then another 6 months before getting back ... shoulder and lower back pain for no ... in both shoulders , minor pain both ... Looked like PMR, also had elevated liver ... I was researching PMR at saw GCR mentioned
Last active: Aug 3 6:19pm
Anyone tapered down as directed, but increased back up on their own?
tapered down as directed, but increased back ... these discussions and my husband's PMR ... is now down to 2 mg weekly, but the pain ... is coming back. ... Has anyone every had to go back up to
Last active: Apr 12, 2024
Bee stings beneficial for PMR?
Bee stings beneficial for PMR? ... time I reduced to 6/6.5mg I had a pain ... and inflammation flare which sent me back ... Expecting that bee stings could worsen PMR ... properties, anti-inflammatory properties, pain
Last active: Dec 24, 2024
How many of you are on your second flare-up?
I have had PMR for 3.5 years and was ... well after I took my last pill, no pain ... thinking it would improve, but the pain ... Now I'm back to 10 mgs Prednisone ... At least my wonderful rheumy got back
Last active: Oct 7, 2023
Recurrence?
In Jan 2024, PMR started in my quads ... was glad she didn't think it was PMR ... Went back to strengthening gently in ... few wks, my Baker's cysts are back ... wonder if this damned thing is coming back
Last active: Apr 12 5:11pm
Can PMR present in the clavicle too?
Can PMR present in the clavicle too? ... was diagnosed in summer of 2020 with PMR ... below 5 mg of prednisone, it all came back ... Since the X-rays all came back very ... Now it’s creeping back in and I’m still
Last active: Feb 14 6:24am
Autoimmune changes
But after I was diagnosed with PMR, ... has reached 6.5mg, and the rash is back ... days of cold misery, I realized that PMR ... was taking a few days off--no pain
Last active: Dec 12, 2023
Working out with PMR
Working out with PMR ... I'm a newbie to PMR and glad I found ... great workout, later that day the pain ... Should I back down?
Last active: Mar 5 1:54pm
PMR diagnosis without markers in blood work
PMR diagnosis without markers in blood ... dealing with hip, shoulder,neck and back ... pain besides other joints for a few ... My orthopedic decided I had PMR but ... I cannot take pain much longer, I need
Last active: Feb 18, 2022
PMR tapering
PMR tapering ... of aching shoulders, hips and lower back ... aches and was in constant pain from ... past 3 weeks I have been in constant pain ... and went back up to 5 mg (my NP is
Last active: May 7 5:55am
Upcoming surgery prevents prednisone use
I have to have major back surgery in ... about what is going to happen to me pain-wise ... I am meeting with a PMR Rhummy at Mayo ... Just a little background - I got PMR ... I have been doing great PMR-wise.
Last active: Feb 28, 2024
Sciatic problems
I’ve had PMR now for about 4 1/2 months ... three or four or five weeks, I had a pain ... short periods, but the next day was back ... Again PMR? ... need some ideas Hopefully to take back
Last active: Dec 28, 2024
Breakthrough Pain?
Breakthrough Pain? ... I am experiencing breakthrough pain ... previous two days, neck and now lower back ... fibromyalgia but it doesn't help the PMR ... pain so I doubt he would add more pain
Last active: Jun 15, 2023
Supplements to reduce inflammation
I was diagnosed with PMR about a year ... The pain in my arms, hands and shoulders ... got the high does flu shot and the pains ... came back. ... think that is what is causing the pain
Last active: Dec 30, 2021
My wife has autoimmune disease. She has inflammation in legs and arms.
Sjogrens, Lupus, Hashimotos) cause pain ... her rheumatologist and she ruled out PMR ... She was finally referred to a pain management ... any musculoskeletal and referred her back
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Last active: Oct 28, 2023
On Actemra, experience slight rise in CRP
Hi, I am PMR/GCA patient; currently ... Just got blood work back and CRP is ... I am experiencing some thigh pain when
Last active: Dec 9, 2024
Mental fog and slight dizziness on Actemra
I've had PMR for almost 13yrs, ... last few months I've had to go back ... #39;ve had sharp neck and shoulder pain
Last active: Jun 26 10:16am