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 · "In essence, the development of adrenal insufficiency due to glucocorticoid therapy for PMR can create a cycle where the need for treatment is extended because the adrenal insufficiency …
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.
Using methotrexate with PMR - Mayo Clinic Connect
Jan 7, 2025 · I don't have any experience using methotrexate for PMR but I'm sure there are other members who can share their experience. While you wait for other members to respond, you may …
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 …
Low iron levels and PMR - Mayo Clinic Connect
Mar 10, 2025 · I had low values for hemoglobin, hematocrit, and RBC when I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA 8 months ago. I was really surprised at how quickly those values recovered once I started …
PMR's effect on my hands - Mayo Clinic Connect
May 25, 2025 · Has PMR affected your hands? In February, I noticed my legs and arms were often sore and stiff (no pain in my neck or shoulders). I lived with the pain for three weeks before seeing my …
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.
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 …