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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
@ambershe in both my occurrences of PMR the pain did go almost completely away when I was finally able to stop taking prednisone. By almost I mean I always have a little pain and stiffness when I first get up in the morning. I do 10 to 15 minutes on an elliptical exercise machine each morning plus some leg strengthening and stretching exercises to help get me ready for the day. I still have to be careful when I first stand up after sitting for awhile but that's more due to a bad knee that I'm hoping to get replaced next month.
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@johnbishop - I was interested in your comment John regarding when you went off the meds that you still had some sort of stiffness. It will help to know that I may not be completely pain free and able to stay off the meds. But, in saying that I have made my decision once off that unless I get to a state where it really affects my life then I would rather put up with the stiffness and stay off prednisone. I keep giving my body positive affirmations that this condition will leave me and I will be rid of it. Hopefully my body listens to me. 🙂