I found out I had PMR this year. I was pushing my body to its limits with a physical challenge and each day got slower, this is strange I thought. The day I could not even get out of bed, dress myself or sit on toilet I went to Dr. But I believe it was around years ago. On a half marathon row challenge 2 years ago I had to stop because of pain across left shoulder. I had problems with left knee and my walk was not good. Regular injections in knee meant I could keep going. So the last two years I had good days and lots of bad days without knowing why. But I do now. Pain free now apart from left shoulder on waking and that goes away after exercise. So for me the excuse PMR was looking for was pushing myself so far my immune system was in trouble. Certainly not diet as I have always eaten healthy and 100% plant based for a year. Exercising a lot now with no problems but any stress or anxiety and my body lets me know. Yesterday I knew all was not well, very tired and a weird feeling I had never experienced before and it is hard to describe. It was very hot and humid so I was in bed by 4pm and knew I had done the right thing.

Mine started about 6 weeks ago with pain in the hips and legs, which then spread to the shoulders and arms, especially right wrist. On the 1-10 scale, it often reached 9, especially at night, when the OTC pain medications just didn't seem to work. After several visits to my Dr. and a ton of blood work, he diagnosed PMR. He has referred me to a rheumatologist, but at this point nothing looks very good. Dr. injected 40 mg of Methylprednisolone Succ yesterday, the result of which was that it greatly reduced the pain but made it almost impossible to get any sleep last night. He has prescribed oral prednisone 50 mg. daily, but the pharmacist had a question about it, so I can't get it until the doctor answers his question. I cannot think of anything in my life, physical or otherwise, which prompted PMR. But I'm glad I found this group. I don't know anyone who has every had PMR; but at least I am now in touch with others like myself. God bless you all!