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Have you checked your Vitamin D?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 9, 2025 | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
When I first saw a rheumatologist for PMR in 2021 he sent me for a DEXA bone scan and tested my vitamin D level. The D level was low so I took 1000 iu and upped it to 2000 when a second test showed it was still a little low. The DEXA showed osteopenia, less severe than osteoporosis, which I knew about. He thought I should take Fosamax because prednisone decreases bone density. I stayed on that 2 years, then got off. I also got regular about taking calcium. I appreciate that he was proactive about bone loss. My latest DEXA shows my bone density only slightly lower than it was 14 years ago.
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@linda7 if you focus on some strength building exercises this will help build bone strength health -
1. Weight Bearing Exercises like Walking, Running, Jogging, Dancing, Stair Climbing
2. Resistance Training like Bicep Curls, Squats, Lunges, Push-Ups
3. Balance Training like Tai Chi, Yoga, Single-Leg Stands