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Buttock/tailbone pain, sitting or lying down - symptom of PMR?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 17 12:34pm | Replies (64)Comment receiving replies
I am curious about what you mention as "spasms". I am going through butt pain, which I completely understand (like sitting on bleachers for hours and can't stand the pain) but this time I'm having muscle spasms in the butt. Is that typical of PMR pain? I'm trying to decide if I"m dealing with PMR pain or pain from my really screwed up spine. If I hadn't just been diagnosed with PMR in Sept. this would be a no-brainer! I'm supposed to taper tomorrow and I'm thinking maybe that shouldn't be happening. I asked my doctor and his answer was that was a really good question! I don't need compliments - I need answers!
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One of the worst PMR symptoms for me has been intense glute spasms. Just standing doing the dishes sometimes is so painful in the glutes that I have to sit for a few minutes. It has dissipated mostl
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Yes ... I've had both butt pain and iron deficient anemia this past year along with PMR ... think there is a connection. Right now I'm in pretty good shape, no PMR pains since September, no elevated labs, just boarder line anemia. My Subaru has pretty good seats but a 20 minute drive used to feel like 20 hours till I learned to push my butt back in the seat and sit bolt upright ... just the opposite of what you might think. Meanwhile one of those wooden bead seat things might help.
Sorry if this sounds like bull (ony), but excersize and attitude has a lot to do with overcoming PMR ... IMHO. When my rheumatologist found my labs were back to normal he convinced me that my pains were age and arthritis and that getting off Prednisone one mg monthly was right. Walking, yoga, lots of exercise, overcoming anxiety are my friends. Inactivity, watching the news too much, and thinking about illness are my enemies.