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Thank you all for responding. I didn’t expect that. Let me ask another question. Has anyone else experienced breathing problems alongside PMR flares? I’m fina and all the sudden , for no reason, I am gasping for air and I start panicking. if I exercise it can feel like, what I’d expect an asthma attack would feel like. I’m not sure it has anything to do with the condition, just seems worse when I’m in a flare. I smoked for almost 40 years and vaped for 10 and I’m sure that’s got something to do with it.
My breathing problem is another thing that the doctors tell me nothing is wrong with me. They put me through all these tests and say my lungs are fine. I’m starting to think the PMR is stressing me so bad that I’m having panic attacks, but I’m not even sure what a panic attack is

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I just want to tag @staylorrn2000 because of the same problem.

PMR thrives during stress so having anxiety doesn't help the situation. Prednisone exacerbates anxiety too. I don't know what should be done about it but don't be afraid to discuss it with your doctor. I don't know how to reassure people but things do get better.