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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
I have been in treatment for PMR for almost a year. My symptoms have improved as far as stiffness and joint pain. My rheumatologist is weaning me off prednisone, but the problem I have now is that on some days I have this overall body weakness. So much that my legs feel like they are going to crumble and won't hold me up. I also have no strength in my upper body. I have heard people talk about adrenal fatigue and wonder if anyone else has had this experience. I am 73 years old, but I have always been active. Has anyone ever taken adrenal supplements while weaning off prednisone?
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My comments were meant as one being cured or in remission. Meaning we are no longer on steroids. Being on steroids and trying to taper has a life of its own. I dont think the discussion of PMR can be the same for those that are on steroids and those that are off. You are not truly in remission while on it. On steroids I had no pain. During the taper I had immense pain. The period in the 2 months or so following no steroids significant pain. 2 months after to present is the area where we should be back to normal or is this a new normal. I would say of course you have adrenal fatigue. I have done a lot of researching to find something to increase cortisol naturally that would help with taper. My wife is on Dexamethasone for a tumor. They suggest Vitamin C dosage. We have even tried IV with Vit C. Increased B vitamins and foods. A supplement called Boswellia in fairly large doses. You would think there would be more research on improving Cortisol production but I didnt find it.