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Muscles don't seem able to repair themselves.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: May 27 7:16am | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
Your answer helps me tremendously. I took my last dose of prednisone in January and was tested and pronounced “in remission “. I have been on a roller coaster since. Recently I’ve been experiencing significant weakness in my calves and quads. Walking was the only exercise I could manage during the active phase of PMR and therefore I thought these muscles would have more reserve. There seems to be nothing I can do to power through it, I simply have to rest and try again later. Apparently I’m not alone in this weirdness.
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Yes exactly. Me too last November. Some times walking is a real chore and other days much easier. Swimming is best. Pilates reorients my warped body once a week as I go to a small group not a gym class. One week she will say I’m leaning so what am I protecting? :). I developed a frozen shoulder through this and over two months she has gently extended the range so it’s almost normal. It’s hard work but I’m generally optimistic. Sunshine also really helps and it’s winter here. Sheltered spot for half an hour midday on bare arms and anything else depending on breezes. I had a miracle day back in February but no others. I thought it was completely gone haha. Legs are better to retrain according to my Pilates instructor so maybe that might help?