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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (14)
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@lagpmr2024 This poses a difficult challenge because the Prednisone used to treat PMR accelerates osteoporosis, while weightlifting stimulates bone growth.

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tweetypie13 | @tweetypie13 | 6 days ago

@superfly999
Check your previous DEXA scans before starting prednisone.
In my time on prednisone, ONLY 1 of my 5 measurements dropped significantly. It was abt 10%. So, my pcp and I decided that if if dropped 10% over 10yrs, and I’m 79 yrs old, let’s not get excited/worried. All my other measurements are osteopenia.

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