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Is PMR a form of vasculitis?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: May 11, 2022 | Replies (19)

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@johannab

Let’s add balance issues into the mix. In addition to leg pain with walking, I find myself unsteady and unbalanced. Have to be really careful not to fall. Have fallen twice during those periods.

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I definitely agree about balance issues. Although I’m mostly in remission I still have heaviness in my legs, butt pain on getting up from a chair or couch and have to take care with balance. I fell on a stony beach near my home while walking the dog a few days ago with no apparent cause. So lucky to have no injuries but a big reminder to take extra care.

For me the balance issues I had seemed related to the stiffness and pain which made smooth, quick motions impossible. Balance involves a lot of small corrective movements to stay upright. I stopped riding my bike, even though I could do it. I just didn't feel safe or confident that I could make a sudden correction if I hit an obstacle or needed to avoid people or dogs. I'm back to bike riding and hiking now!