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 rue-MAT-ih-kuh) may begin quickly or come on over several days to weeks.

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 stiffness in 1 to 3 days.

Jan 14, 2025 · It would be safe to say that my cumulative dose over my 13 years of PMR treatment with daily Prednisone was "massive." That doesn't count the prior 20 years of intermittent high doses of Prednisone to treat other autoimmune conditions.

May 20, 2020 · I'm wondering if anyone is finding any alternatives to Prednisone in treatment of PMR? I've been on the PMR/Prednisone train for about 6 months now (was in pain and stiffness for a year or two before but just thought I was "getting old"), being treated through Rheumatology at Shands Hospital (Great people, like Mayo, I'm sure.) in Gainesville, FL.

Jan 12, 2025 · After 6 months of treatment for PMR I tapered from 20 mg to 1 mg. Can just stop 1mg or is it safer to taper little by little to prevent flareups?

May 6, 2020 · Here is some more information that might help --- 3 Strategies for Coping with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/3-strategies-coping-polymyalgia-rheumatica-pmr. Have you done any research or tried any diet related changes to see if they help?

Mar 10, 2025 · I have read that PMR can cause your iron to be low. I was diagnosed three months ago and they started me on a low-dose prednisone of 4 mg. My pain was gone by the next day.

Mar 7, 2025 · You aren't alone struggling with the PMR and pain levels. Here's a search link that lists all of the related discussions and member comments - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=PMR%20and%20pain%20levels.

Feb 14, 2025 · Then there are medical recommendations for the treatment of PMR to taper by 1 mg per month thereafter. The following recommendations are suggested according to EULAR/ACR guidelines. "The following principles of GC dose tapering are suggested:

Jan 28, 2025 · I am 19 weeks into my PMR treatment (9mg) and considering adding magnesium supplements to my diet any thoughts or suggestions would be helpful