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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 10 12:05pm | Replies (1906)
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@cindyjane

I was diagnosed with PMR in December 2023. I'm 66 years old, and on 20 mg Prednisone. I hate it! There must be an answer. Is it stress?? I sleep only 3-4 hours a night and wake up in horrible joint pain. After I'm up 2 hours I can reach up in the cupboard. I get through my day fairly well. I try to exercise my arms. I'm quite discouraged. Will it get better in summer??

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 16, 2023

Hi @cindyjane, Welcome to Connect. You are not alone. Anyone who's ever met what I call Mr. Ugly - PMR absolutely hates it. I've had it twice but fortunately it's now in remission. Warmer weather did feel a little better when my PMR was active. You will notice that we moved your post to an existing discussion here so that you can meet other members with PMR and learn what they have found helpful:
--- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/polymyalgia-rheumatica-pmr-meet-others-share-your-story/.

You may also find the following discussion helpful:
--- PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages/.

@bradninchgirl, @mnmom1, @granger, @annettetompkins, @marilynredder2367, @tsc and others may have some suggestions to get you started on your journey.

I've found exercise to be helpful in my daily routine but I just focus on not over doing it and making things worse. Do you have a regular exercise routine that you use?

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