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I have questions: Can you work out while on Prednisone? Options?
I have not been diagnosed with PMR, yet but all systems point to this. I've had 2 blood draws over the last month and with sit with Dr. Feb 28th, to see if we can find answers.
Questions- Can you work out while on Prednisone, I used to do Cardio + weights, not sure how to continue? I've been walking, moving in pool etc but would like to continue fitness ( lower level I assume).
Has anyone tried a Naturopathic Medical Dr. as an option and how did it work for you?
To replace Prednisone or other meds, what about Medical Marijuana or CBD?
Thanks, Claude
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HA - I am replying to myself -- i will take this comment over to the "muscle tear thread" as well ) Turns out a physical medicine doctor covering for my knee doctor is worried about prednisone masking L5/S1 pinched nerve ?? PT will evaluate me for that vs tendonitis of the hamstring ? lateral to the hamstring? Unfortunately, you need to know A LOT of anatomy to keep up ! But NO Lyme disease -yay ! Thank you for everyone for encouraging movement and exercise and being specific about your day , but there seems NO DOUBT to take it down several notches ? sigh
I’m 76 years old. I’ve had PMR for almost a year. I’m down to one 5mg pill. My rheumatologist had me down to 1/2 pill, but I wasn’t ready for that. I try to get at least 7000 steps and 30 minutes of aerobics every day. I usually get more steps.
It’s a delicate balance with getting enough exercise and not causing inflammation to the muscles and joints. I was walking 5-6 miles about 4 times a week before PMR. My doctor advised me to scale WAY down. I do 2-3 miles and I don’t walk consecutive days. I have a recumbent bike and I ride that as well. I’m 78, was diagnosed in March of this year and am stepping down my dosage, I’m at 7.5 mg and hope to get to 5 mg in July. (I was taking 5 and had to step up slightly when the pain and stiffness returned.) I’m hoping to be on 2 or 3 mg by years’s end. I know PMR is in control but I can dream can’t I?☺️
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2 ReactionsAfter being diagnosed with PMR, I started with 40 mg. of prednisone daily and I’m now down to 1 mg. after a year. I run 23 miles weekly and have never changed that routine with PMR, which has certainly slowed me down quite a bit but the running is great mentally and I would imagine physically as well.
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2 ReactionsI am still at 15 mg after diagnosis 3months ago. I feel pretty good most of the time and do silver sneakers twice a week, golf 3 days and get 10k steps a day. When I was diagnosed I could hardly move. Hopefully reducing pred will allow me to stay mobile.
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2 ReactionsI was diagnosed with PMR
April 2022. Was in severe pain had to use a walker around the house. I’m now down to 1 mg daily this month. However, just a few weeks ago I developed carpal tunnel syndrome which is getting worse while I wait for an appointment with the Doctor who had done the surgery on my right hand years ago.
Very painful some nights even though I wear a brace. By mid afternoon, the pain had been gone but now it’s getting bad even in the daytime. Thinking of increasing the prednisone and not take more than three Tylenol a day while I wait for my rheumatologist doctor appointment.
Am a female turning 88 in a few months. Still play 18 holes twice a week which I would like to keep doing.
Wear a brace around my wrist when playing/ wonder if this is going to make it worse while I wait for the surgery..
Been on prednisone for 5 weeks went from 15 to 12.5 started my workout routine weights elliptical and stretching around 2 weeks ago. Although not up to what I was, it’s more of a mental boost.