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How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 6, 2023 | Replies (747)Comment receiving replies
That is great, John. So that is a long time now that you have been off the drug and in remission. Do you feel pretty much pain free? Did you make it through this ordeal without a major side effect from the Prednisone? Hope so. That would be encouraging.
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Hi Roger, I have a few aches but nothing that bad now that the PMR is in remission. The two occurrences and the time on prednisone I think contributed to my osteoporosis and thin bones. I'm supposed to take calcium but that is a major constipation factor for me so I try to eat healthier with more broccoli and other veggies that are a good source of calcium. For awhile I was taking a collagen supplement every day but it had a similar effect as the calcium so it's back to focusing on sources of calcium which I guess is better in the long run.
The first round of PMR my major side effect was weight gain...probably about 40 to 50 pounds. The second time around since I knew it would be a problem I focused on diet and exercise and was able to keep the weight gain to less than 5 pounds but it was an up and down ride.