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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 5 hours ago | Replies (17)
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@ljolly Yes, these are difficult diseases. What dose of prednisone are you on? It's important to take plenty of rest. I have been able to continue running, walking, and lifting weights throughout most of my illness and treatment, but I had to cut back for about a month one time because of muscle tightness and several strains. Those problems seemed to be related to the prednisone taper. But I was on higher doses of prednisone because of GCA, so people with PMR who are taking lower doses might not have those problems.
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I had two weeks at 10 mg and now on 7.5 mg daily, In late Spring I switched to only low impact cardio and light weights (2.,5,8) because I had a sciatic nerve issue Feb-Apr. Never had health issue before but I guess I was due at 72. I have wondered if the sciatica triggered the PMR but don't think so now. Seeing the rheumatologist in a week. I feel great and have been keeping a chart of sleep and any aches. I want to discuss GCA with the doctor because of how my upper neck feels but that may just be the prednisone. During the wait period to start steroids I occasionally took Advil and found it better than Tylenol. Constantly analyzing