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Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 3, 2023 | Replies (209)
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@stackyboy1

I have had pmr for almost a year hopefully I will go in remission by year two. I have gained 15 lbs while on prednisone. Will I loose the added weight after I'm done taking prednisone and how long will it take me to get back to usual weight. Very depressed about not feeling normal and the weight gain. Please tell me that I will feel better in time.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jun 7, 2023

Time will help but there are possible lifestyle changes you can make that will also help.
--- Can Diet Affect Symptoms of Polymyalgia Rheumatica?: https://www.healthline.com/health/polymyalgia-rheumatica-diet

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grammy82 | @grammy82 | Jun 7, 2023

@stackyboy1 I understand....I was on high doses of pred along with Actemra for GCA.....I gained, for a gal who was a size 14-16, I became the 3X queen.
Are you ready...over the last 10 months, I've lost 90 pounds, and it will fall off you too. I do not eat ice cream and avoid almost anything white. That just makes it easy to keep track of my intake.
I am better and better all the time. It is slow, and I don't think my legs will ever be as strong..I just haven't been that active. Yes, you will feel more normal, as you say. It's tough, it's slow...but it happens. Keep the faith; you are on the right track, for sure!💞

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