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- Polymyalgia rheumatica - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
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 rue-MAT-ih-kuh) may begin quickly or come on over several days to weeks Symptoms are most often worse in the
- Polymyalgia rheumatica - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
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 stiffness in 1 to 3 days After 2 to 4 weeks of treatment, your healthcare professional might start to lower your dosage slowly This depends on your symptoms and the results of blood tests Because corticosteroids
- PMR relapse- anyone mild and quick recovery? - Mayo Clinic Connect
Nobody really knows how long PMR lasts except that prolonged treatment with Prednisone is usually needed Some people say that for PMR the "average duration of treatment with prednisone" is 5 9 years
- Experience with GLP-1, metformin, and Jardiance; and PMR
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
- Just starting prednisone for recent PMR dx . . . - Mayo Clinic Connect
My PMR is currently in remission but I was really worried when I was first diagnosed and started on prednisone Connect and it's great group of PMR members helped me navigate the condition twice
- Recently Diagnosed PMR Disease Progression - Mayo Clinic Connect
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 to expect when starting prednisone for PMR
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 days I was 85% better, but still unable to do anything that taxed my muscles
- PMR relapse symptoms - Mayo Clinic Connect
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 sure contributes to what I am experiencing now
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