Polymyalgia rheumatica - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Mar 1, 2025 · Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition. It causes joint and muscle pain and stiffness, mainly in the shoulders and hips. Symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica (pol-e-my-AL-juh …
Polymyalgia rheumatica - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Mar 1, 2025 · Medications Corticosteroids. A low dose of a corticosteroid you take by mouth, such as prednisone, most often treats polymyalgia rheumatica. You may feel rapid relief from pain and …
PMR relapse- anyone mild and quick recovery? - Mayo Clinic Connect
Apr 15, 2025 · I originally came down with PMR in March 2020 after the Shingrix vaccine and needed a very slow prednisone taper from 15 mg down to 1 mg over around 20 months. I have been in …
PMR relapse symptoms - Mayo Clinic Connect
May 28, 2025 · I have a lot of PMR like symptoms and my PMR has been in remission for a little over six years. I also have degenerative arthritis, carpal tunnel and degenerative disc disease which I am …
what to expect when starting prednisone for PMR
Jul 31, 2025 · I'd be interested in hearing what others have experienced in the initial weeks when starting prednisone for PMR. I had PMR for 10 weeks before starting 20mg prednisone. Within 4 …
PMR and Turmeric Curumin - Mayo Clinic Connect
Apr 16, 2025 · It's good if you can do it, but PMR usually lasts much longer, so tapering so quickly can easily lead to a flare-up of symptoms. Have you had regular blood tests to check CRP, ESR levels etc.
PMR's effect on my hands - Mayo Clinic Connect
May 25, 2025 · I've just been recently diagnosed with PMR, so I have a lot to learn about what to expect, what is normal and what is not. What's kicking my butt right now is the fatigue. I have no energy and …
Experience with GLP-1, metformin, and Jardiance; and PMR
Jun 22, 2025 · This audio segment delves into a compelling personal account of Jardiance, a diabetes drug, and its unexpected positive impact on a listener's Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) symptoms.
Recently Diagnosed PMR Disease Progression - Mayo Clinic Connect
Jun 21, 2025 · Some people with PMR and/or GCA are on prednisone for many years. If they are lucky, the disease burns itself out in one or two years, but that doesn't happen for everyone.
What is the root cause of PMR? Is it contagious? - Mayo Clinic Connect
Sep 23, 2024 · Since PMR primarily affects older people, there could be something about the way it manifests that makes older people (who also don’t have as strong an immune system) more …