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Newly diagnosed and contemplating how long this has been coming on.

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 21 hours ago | Replies (9)
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@mark2471

My symptoms began a full 6 months before diagnosis. I was dramatically better within 6 hours of a single dose of prednisone 20 mg. Have been tapering slowly over the last 10 months. Most studies suggest the risk of relapse is lowest if the total course of prednisone is 12 to 24 months. Still have mild discomfort in the shoulders on 4.5 mg prednisone, which, for reasons I cannot explain, is dramatically improved by swimming. Best wishes for an uneventful tapering and a lasting remission.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 3 days ago

Hi Mark @mark2471, Welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing your experience. I also think exercise is important when you have PMR but we just have to not over do it to add to our PMR pain. Here is some information on the topic that I found helpful.

-- 3 Strategies for Coping with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR):
https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/3-strategies-coping-polymyalgia-rheumatica-pmr
Have you made any other lifestyle changes to help with the PMR?

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nothatkaren | @nothatkaren | 3 days ago

Thank you. I have found the information in this forum so helpful. I just want to get back to a normal life, and I actually now have hope that I might just get there.

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