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Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 19, 2023 | Replies (401)Comment receiving replies
What treatments other than prednisone are you doing? I have been doing physical therapy and he has been doing ultrasound on my muscles which has been helpful when they feel thick, and has strengthened the portion of the muscle just above my knee that helps one to stand (so I'm not duck walking-butt close to the floor. Has anyone done platelet therapy, which before covid, clinical trials were underway with some autoimmune disorders. I take care of my 96 yr old Dad and I don't have a doc in town that will anything other than prednisone.
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Hello @quilterdar, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find support and exchange information with others. I have never heard of platelet therapy done for PMR. I have heard of it for knee osteoarthritis and other specific joints just not for something as pervasive as PMR. My rheumatologist summed it up for me as arthritis all over the body. There is another discussion you might find helpful.
PMR initial diagnosis: Can there be an underlying disease?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-initial-diagnosis-1/
After my second occurrence of PMR I decided to see if I could make some changes that would help with the PMR and started eating healthier and trying to get more exercise daily. Here's some information that you might find helpful if it's something you are considering or maybe have already done -- Diet and Supplements for Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/diet-and-supplements-polymyalgia-rheumatica-pmr
Have you tried making any diet or lifestyle changes to help your PMR?