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 …

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 …

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 24, 2024 · This is a quote "Fatigue is common in inflammatory conditions, but under-recognized in PMR. Fatigue severity at the time of diagnosis appears indicative of fatigue …

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 …

Jan 7, 2025 · I don't have any experience using methotrexate for PMR but I'm sure there are other members who can share their experience. While you wait for other members to respond, you …

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 …

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, …