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Dx with PMR 2 months ago. I am unable to raise my arms above shoulder height. Inability to wash and blow dry hair, extend arms, put on clothing or jackets. Does anyone else have this range of motion problem with arms?
Thanks for any respies.
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Look up Anthony William Brain Saver…he cures doctors through food, could be helpful. Lots of good luck and wishes‼️Marianne
This exact thing happened to me and come to find out it was because my cervical spine had crumbled and was pressing in two areas on my spinal cord. I now have a plate and 8 screws there. So you don’t need to ignore this
Yes, definitely sounds like PMR. My pain started with shoulders, just as you described. Has your doctor given you prednisone? If so, you may need a higher dose. If the pain disappears with 1-2 days once on prednisone that pretty much confirms PMR. Have you had blood tests called
CRP and SED rate. High levels of one or both are associated with PMR.
Not a nice condition. I have been battling for almost five years. I am finally in remission because of a wonder biologic called Actemra. Best wishes to you for relief.
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Welcome @roro134990, I'm no expert but I had similar problems the first time I had PMR but it was before I was diagnosed and started on prednisone. Once I began the treatment, the range of motion wasn't a problem unless the PMR pain was not being controlled. You might find some help in one of the discussions in the Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group listed here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/polymyalgia-rheumatica-pmr/
Have you discussed the problem with your doctor or rheumatologist? What treatment were you started on, prednisone? What dose?