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I hope you continue to be well too. I was really overwhelmed too when I was diagnosed with GCA and PMR. I felt like I had been dropped off in a strange place and was told "This is your new life - you're on your own". But things improved slowly. I got established with my new doctors (primary care, rheumatologist, and ophthalmologist), and I slowly got used to all of the new medicines and supplements. Also finding this forum was very useful, to read about what other people had gone through with these diseases. I think the most important thing at first is just to rest and recover, and let the prednisone do its work. I had lost several pounds while I was sick, had become anemic, etc. So it took a while to regain my strength. I feel much better now than when my PMR started 2 years ago.
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Thanks for that bit of optimism! Appreciate it! Especially in this dreary February when it's cold, icy and not very inviting to go outdoors, which I typically love!
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I think this is a very relevant discussion for most of us
especially seniors with health problems. I was drinking wine
daily after retiring when PMR developed suddenly. I am not ready to adopt the “No amount of alcohol is good for you.”
theory with all the conflicting data on drinking and autoimmunity. The moderation approach is my best effort.
Succeeded at dry January and doing OK on the curious sober philosophy. I have found the new zero alcohol beers
very enjoyable for off days. I can enjoy a ceremoniously crafted old fashioned 3 times a week. We don't metabolize as well as when we were young so keep the cocktails light.
When I read about managing my Psoriatic arthritis all the articles encourage moderation. Just do what you can to manage side effect of steroids on your blood pressure and
metabolism and there is no set rule on drinking while on
prednisone.