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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 22 12:39pm | Replies (6)
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I was going to start tapering at 4 weeks instead of 6 next month but that would clash with the flu and Covid boosters so guess I will leave that until next lot. I know at some time in the future it will raise its ugly head and I will have to stick to dog walking for a while.
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I am your same age and also treasured my fitness level. Sadly, I have not been able to keep at it the way you have. I have had to let go of previous goals, which in the long run is good in my opinion. Above all, I've had to embrace adaptability, which is what graceful aging is all about.
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PMR is not considered a muscle wasting disease but inactivity can be. Good job for working through it. I did my best to fight through it. Mine started during covid and gyms were closed. So I did all I could to stay active and I agree it helps. 9mg is still quite a bit of prednisone. No doubt the prednisone is giving a little rush. I was only on for 6 months and my cholesterol was up, my A1C was up, and my blood pressure was up. I also developed a gastritis. So good luck. Most likely when you get down around the 5-7mg its the lack of cortisol that is causing the pain not the PMR.