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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Nov 26, 2025 · My mother had PMR at 66 (they called it bursitis back then), took prednisone, and as far as I know had no side effects or relapses and lived another 35 active years.

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.

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …