Is anyone else diagnosed with PMR experiencing weakness in their legs?

Posted by aspine @aspine, Nov 6, 2021

I have never noticed a problem with my legs prior to my diagnosis. Twice, I have kneeled down in public places - once in WAlmart - and was unable to get up. Scary!! This has never happened to me in the past. Is it the PMR, or is it prednisone, or is it that I have been misdiagnosed? My PCP is not suggesting a rheumatologist so far, and that alone concerns me.

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paelwell | @paelwell | Aug 17, 2022

In reply to @sue16833 "Thank you, very helpful!" + (show)

This is not my message. but , for the record, an extra 5mg of prednisone did not help at all.

ldingwall88 | @ldingwall88 | Aug 18, 2022

I've been having trouble with severe foot and leg cramping. Yesterday I saw my dr and asked if it was PMR, and she said that prednisone causes leg and muscle weakness. She said not to panic if that develops but to try to walk as much as possible until I'm able to taper down. I'm presently on 40mg a day to after being unable to manage a flare at 30mg. I'm hoping to be able to start a new taper soon. Good luck.