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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 10 12:05pm | Replies (1906)Comment receiving replies
Reading your comment about increased empathy connected with me. I never realized how exhausting dealing with pain was before I experienced PMR I also did not have enough sympathy for those who suffered from chronic fatigue Before the PMR hit I was silently a little bit proud of all that I was physically doing for a woman my age. And then PMR hit and was I ever humbled. I try to look at the positive side of the very challenging things we go through and what can be learned. I am thankful for the empathy and the humility that I have gained . I am also thankful that 10 mg of prednisone worked rapidly for me. Yes I have dealt with lots of side effects but I have been able to function and take care of my daughter and all that is important. Again I am thankful for this site
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My thoughts exactly!
When I think about the time lost, before my diagnosis and treatment, it seems like a bad dream. Prednisone does have its side effects but I am doing very well thankfully. Helping take care of a new grandchild is now a real joy. There were times I could barely get through the day.
I agree that having PMR has made me more compassionate and less judgmental of others. I appear to be doing great to others even on days when I am not doing so well. It's a good reminder that we never know what another person is dealing with.
So grateful for this site and for all of you who are willing to share your stories.
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I could have written every word of your post. Thank you for sharing what you've learned. Hard lessons, but the best lessons seem to come through suffering.