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 …

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 …

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 …

Sep 23, 2024 · Since PMR primarily affects older people, there could be something about the way it manifests that makes older people (who also don’t have as strong an immune system) more …

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, …

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 …

Nov 15, 2024 · PMR was treated with prednisone for 12 years and I never did achieve a lasting remission. When Actemra was tried, I achieved remission in about 2 years. According to my …

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 …