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Can PMR be induced by Exercise
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 19 1:56pm | Replies (73)Comment receiving replies
Yes, in my opinion, exercise can cause PMR flares. Exercise increases inflammation markers and PMR thrives off of high inflammatory markers. I have come to believe that elevated inflammatory markers create an environment where PMR can flare. I no longer believe that PMR causes elevated inflammatory markers. I have no scientific data to support this, it is strictly personal opinion. What I do know is if I do things that set off my inflammatory markers then PMR is never far behind.
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Interesting thought but what would life look like without exercise, stress, allergies, colds, flu. Everything causes inflammation. I had asthma as kid, still do to some extent. My body produces histamine at just the sight of a cat. inflammation will swell my eyes closed. The older I get stress is hard to cope with. I cant do anything anymore that is by the seat of pants. I cant live knowing it might cause inflammation. I have gone to the gym and lifted weights my whole life. Very heavy at times to develop strength and muscle. I still lift as heavy as I can. PMR slowed me down when I couldnt get out of bed but 4 hrs after the steroid . no pain. I was right back at the gym. Headed there now and have to mow the yard today. But I have no pain and off steroids.