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I'm a young 72. It's not that I suffer depression, I do feel older though. I think it's the tiredness. Went for brief walk last couple of days and yesterday had a sleep when I got home. A 1.25 km. walk. I really have to push myself to do many things, but push I do. I miss being physically active. I do have a full body vibration machine, which works the muscles and helps to maintain or add muscle mass. Try to keep moving, but sometimes sitting and reading or watching a show is my thing. I work from 8 to 1, working from home. Used to be full time, but by 1:00 I'm ready to log out for the day. Hopefully my employer will let me stay part time. They've been very accommodating so far. So while I wouldn't call it depression, it's a definite lifestyle change. A slow down. However, it's the Prednisone at this point, that allows me to stay mobile. Weaned down to 15 mg., not without some side effects. Next week I will wean down a bit more. I miss the energy that 20 mg. gave me. LOL. That particular energy could be quite addictive. Chin up! You got this. Positive vibes only. ~ Deb

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Hi.. I'm glad to find someone about the same age as me (72) with PMR and still actively employed, although part time. I was diagnosed in Oct 2021. Started with 15 mg. I'm now down to 5 mg. However, 2 weeks ago, I felt the most painful pain in my groin area (left side) next to my left hip that I had to limp. I was seen at the ER but drs thought I was having a stroke because of the numbness on my left leg and thigh. I was admitted to the hospital for further observation. Stroke was ruled out but none of the drs could relate the pain to PMR. No one seems to know what the disease is. I now use a cane to help me ambulate. I will see my Rheumatologist in 2 weeks. All this time, I was still holding a full time 40-hr a week job. I refused to be sidelined by this disease or feel sorry for myself. I hope I find others who are in a similar situation and still holding on to their jobs.