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Polymyalgia Rheumatica treatment options
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Aug 30, 2023 | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
I started taking 15 mg of predisone and within a week I was 80 percent better. I could not get out of bed so it was like magic in 7 days. I have always exercised and was down for 2 days and made myself get moving again (cycling) and it helps enormously with pain. I am a little stiff in AM but after a 2 hour ride on a road bike at night I am almost back to the old me except the creepy prednisone feel. Everyone is different but ---- moving is crucial.
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Also showed immediate improvement; 80% immediate improvement sounds right. Now in month 7 (currently at 10mg prednisone) and riding with some frequency, about 100 miles per week. Still stiff in am, feel better after ride, but pain still present in later afternoon and evenings. Imagine that lack of exercise would make this considerably worse.