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How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 6, 2023 | Replies (747)
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@dubuquer

Hi John,
I too started the Wahl diet about 2 months ago.
Do you think it has helped you in any way?
After 3 weeks I noticed the constant soreness in my shoulders went away and the minor pain in my knees too disappeared. Now 2 months into it I'm disappointed to say my neck and knee pains are back.
I'm going to give it another month and probably stick with part of the diet and reintroduce some of the foods. It's really a strict diet!!
Thanks for any advice,
Carol

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 14, 2021

Hi Carol @dubuquer, I see that you've been a member for awhile but this is your first post so I would like to welcome you to Connect. The Wahl's diet can be pretty strict depending on which version you do. It's been awhile since I first read the book and got interested in eating more healthy to support my immune system. At first I was following the basic diet in her book and do think it helped my overall health. I wasn't taking it for PMR at the time because that was in remission. I started it because I thought it could have an impact on slowing the progression of my small fiber peripheral neuropathy which it didn't really have an impact on. I have eliminated processed foods and try to eliminate or limit the amount of sugar I consume.

You didn't mention but I'm assuming your pain is due to polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). Are you still tapering off of prednisone?

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