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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Jan 3, 2025 · Long term treatment with Prednisone is the current standard of care for PMR. My hope is that the standard of care changes with more research instead of anecdotes.

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.

Jul 25, 2025 · I had to realize that not all pain was PMR even though Prednisone helped me cope with a wide variety of pain. First I decided to have my knees replaced because knee pain was originally a …

Apr 25, 2025 · I'm officially diagnosed with multiple autoimmune disorders and PMR was the last one to be diagnosed. My employer suggested that I apply for "disability" at the age of 62 instead of "retiring."