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@ncgal

I was diagnosed with PMR 20 months ago. I am presently on 4 mgs Prednisone. Yesterday I was shopping in Walmart and did a lot of walking (I am 79). When it came time to get in my car my left leg behind my knee cramped so much I had to drag it in. Then last night I was woken up with my right leg cramping behind my knee. The pain was so bad that I was crying. I've had two children by the Lamaze method (no drugs) and this was as painful as that. Luckily I was able to message the leg until the pain eased up. I do have neuropathy in both legs due to chemo. This morning I have no problems with them, but I know that walking long distances bothers my knees and ankles, which swell because of arthritis.

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Hi @ncgal, I'm wondering if the leg cramps might also be due to dehydration from not drinking enough water?

Hello! I’m so sorry you are experiencing the leg cramping. I too have had times where one of my legs have cramped up or if I move my leg in a certain way it feels like it is close to going into a full cramp. This doesn’t happen often but when it does it’s very painful. I’ve had PMR for 3 months and never associated that with the cramping. I wish you well and that the cramping will subside. Take care!