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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 18 7:12pm | Replies (1907)Comment receiving replies
Yes, that is a worry and my dental X-rays apparently show bone loss. But I am religiously taking calcium pills and have joined the Y and do weight classes, elliptical, and tai chi. I would trade bone loss for non functionality any day of the week. But everyone is different and you need to follow a regimen that works for you. I prefer to live my life and not take any more drugs than I have to.
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I’ve had a long history (50 years!) of off/on prednisone use that has left me with osteoporosis. Currently I’m on the yearly infusion of Reclast that has no bad side effects for me.! Just had my second dose of Reclast, waiting to have at least three before we do a recheck of my bone density….When I was just at the osteopenia level I became diligent about taking calcium, vitamin D3 and magnesium supplements. But it was obviously not enough— I needed to do weight bearing exercise but the pain I was having was not in control. Thank you for your very practical ideas in raising your bone density. My husband and I are considering joining a gym with a pool or the ymca to start on some gentle water exercise for our arthritis and PMR! Tai chi sounds good too!