My mom 77 has been diagnosed with polymyalgia, she recently got off of prednisone about 2 months ago. The pain has returned and she has not gone back to the doctor yet as she had problems with the prednisone. I was wondering if she can get a flu shot after being on prednisone.

I just started treatment with methotrexate. Since my first dose, I have been having terrible stomach pain, nausea and diarehha. Will this eventually subside, or this is part of the treatment. I would rather have the pain with my PMR than the stomach ailments that is is causing.

Is it safe to start an exercise program such as water aerobics if you have Polymyalagia Rheumatica?

What is the connection between polymyalgia rheumatica and occasional occurence of gout? Is mild exercise recommended such as walking or swimming?

I’ve been treated for pmr/connective tissue disease for 4 years. After being on low dose prednisone for three years, I’ve been off it for one year while taking 20 mg methotrexate/week and 400 mg of plaquinal daily. I tolerated the prednisone fine but my Dr. felt it was worth the effort to get off but I’m ready to start up again because the pain is too much. What about rituxin? If there was a good chance it would help, I’d find a way to pay out of my own pocket. My rheumy feels it might be a few years before data would warrant such a course. Prednisone or rituxin?