Results for 'Giant Cell Arteritis Polymyalgia Rheumatica Prednisone Tapering'
I have been diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica & am about to start taking Methotrexate(MTT)?
Since the Prednisone (10mg daily) alone is not reducing the inflammation of the disease, as per my CRP blood test results, my Doctor has recommended... read more
How do I relieve itching and rash associated with reaction to prednisone?
I have been taking prednisone to alleviate giant cell arteritis. I have developed a very itchy rash. I am unable to stop the itching? What are your... read more
Would anyone know of a rheumatologist who specializes in Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) in Illinois?
Looking for a Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) rheumatologist in Chicago or surrounding areas. My husband has a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).... read more
Does polymyalgia rheumatica recur?
Does polymyalgia rheumatica recur? I had it 5 years ago and endured many months of misery. Also got a cataract from the steroids. Now my upper arm... read more
Polymyalgia Rheumatica - I have been recently diagnosed with PMR. I'm looking for others with...
... this condition to talk to about their experiences?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica sufferer?
I have been suffering from PMR for 4 years now. I was initially on prednisolone and have ended up on methotrexate (20mg weekly) via about 15 months... read more
Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Does anyone else have flareups of PMR when trying drugs for other...
... conditions? Over the past few years I have been prescribed several muscle relaxers and blood thinners, also metformin and Cymbalta. Within two... read more
Polymyalgia Rheumatica -are there any alternative treatments?
I dont want to take steroids so wondered has anyone found alternative treatments or diet changes that have helped..if so what were they... thank you
Polymyalgia Rheumatica - I am not sure I can work with PMR. It takes A couple of hours in the?
... morning to get to a place where I can walk I'm week my wrists can't even pour my own teapot. Can I get disability? I am 58 years old and I am a... read more
Polymyalgia Rheumatica - I was diagnosed with PMR 8 months ago and was started on prednisolone....
... but it had little impact on the pain. I've been on methotrexate and Arcoxia for 6 months now but the pain and stiffness is not improving. In fact... read more