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I think I have PMR and I’m terrified
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 1 hour ago | Replies (85)Comment receiving replies
@dave923 Thanks for your reply and such a positive outlook. I've just read it again after a particularly gloomy afternoon in which my mind has become totally pre-occupied on what impact PMR is going to have on my life. I'm hoping that my age and general fitness levels will help me stayt active. I was really encouraged to read that you are cycling 100km as that's my sweet spot on a bike with a few hills thrown in. Maybe I'll have tomanage my expectations but as Eddie Merckx once said: “Ride as much or as little, as long or as short as you feel. But ride." thanks again and good luck to you
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@martyn Best line is “manage my expectations “……you nailed it.
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@martyn I see that @stonewheel has just summarized things nicely. It's important to stay positive even on dark and gloomy days of pain accompanied by many ruminating thoughts of PMR despair. I've been exercising/biking even before getting on prednisone (it hurt mainly in the shoulder girdle and neck, especially on climbs). I recommend starting easy and sticking mainly on flat roads at first and see what you can handle and how much recovery time you need. Prepare a "mantra" sheet and place it in a visible spot at home with 5 points e.g. I will beat PMR! All the best