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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Aug 13 5:41pm | Replies (16)

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@glinda47

Agree so far about exercise. Knock wood. Before this malady hit, I had been working out for over 40 years at a high level, both cardio and strengthening. Of course, I had to adjust for age and osteoporosis, but working out has always been a life saver for me, mentally, physically and emotionally. For the first time since Jan, about 6 wks ago, I began 1/2 hr of walking again.
At first, my body balked, but I continued and it's much better. If I have a flare, I do it anyway. Am also doing some strengthening but no wgts yet. Started Tai Chi a few wks ago and I do have that darned upper arm pain afterwards, but I'm going to continue and see how it goes.

You are very fortunate to have a wonderful medical group to care for you. That has to be a real source of comfort for you. Many of us are at loose ends, running around like chickens with our heads cut off. I've all but given up on docs.

May you continue to thrive.

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I feel blessed that my PCP diagnosed me within 10 days as having PMR, I was reluctantly prescribed Prednisone, and had immediate relief.

Those first 2 months were rough. My first available appointment with a Rheumatologist was 3 months in. At least I knew what I had.

So, yes, I feel fortunate. In my misfortune. Ha!

I hope you can find a good medical provider.

Really, it's our attitudes that will sustain us. You seem to have a great one.