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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
Hi @rearea1, you are ahead of the game so to speak. I wasn't very informed during my first occurrence of PMR did not know about steroid induced osteoporosis or I think I could have done some things to help reduce the chances including more weight bearing exercises, calcium and vitamin D supplements, and watching the weight gain. It also makes it worse if you smoke or drink but I've never smoked and didn't use alcohol much then.
Osteoporosis and long-term prednisone: What is the risk?
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/expert-answers/osteoporosis-prednisone/faq-20057843
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A little update and question: as I mentioned above, I did faint & fall back in August. I hurt my back and had it treated by chiropractor and massage therapist. My inflammation levels went way down when working with a healer.
Now my mid back muscles (between waist and shoulder blades) and extending around to sides and ribs, are tight as a drum and go into spasms. Getting in and out of bed is difficult..as is the simple act of turning over in bed. I’ve been cutting back gradually from 7 mg Prednisone and now are on 4. Could the reduction in medication be the cause of this new muscle pain? Has anyone else experienced this?