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Muscle Weakness with PMR, can I resume working with weights?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Mar 13, 2022 | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
Hi @abbeyc have you started prdenisone yet? On the proper dosage your symptoms should lessen or disappear as it calms the immune system which is attacking the blood vessels. The muscle weakness from PMR is due to the pain we experience. I
researched Whole Body Vibration (WBV) machines and bought the Eilison Bolt from Amazon. It had a five year warranty, weighed 11 pounds and works on carpet, although I put it on a yoga mat. It has 3 programs that reportedly build bone density. I worked up to using them gradually. It's too early to tell if the WBV is working. I don't qualify for another Bone Density for a couple of years. It has definitely tightened up my thigh and leg muscles though. I hope you feel better soon. Teri
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I too have a WBV machine and I'm using it to get my muscle mass back up. I find it great because you can set it at the intensity and whatever program you may need. Also, you can do leg massages with it which feel wonderful. Mine is a T-ZONE VT-20, which I bought used on-line 2 years ago for $200. Regular price is around $1,200. I highly recommend WBV with or without PMR. Thanks for sharing Teri!
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thank you so much for this information! That is what I was trying to understand: If the muscle damage is permanent and still degrading even while on Prednisone or does the Prednisone allow us to rebuild the muscle and stop more atrophy. Sounds like there is hope.
I just found the level of Steroid this week to alleviate 99% of pain. So prior to that it was 5 weeks with pain and so I guess this contributed to the muscle atrophy.
I will look into the WBV - thank you!
best to you as well!