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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Aug 30, 2023 | Replies (14)
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@bix53

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.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 30, 2023

Hello @bix53, I see that you have already connected with @joanna626 and I would like to add my welcome to Connect. It sounds like you are doing well with your prednisone tapering schedule. I also think exercise is important but if I did too much, I would pay for it later that day or the next. It was kind of a balancing act with exercise for me during both of my PMR occurrences.

There is another discussion you might also find helpful:
--- PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages/.

What was your starting dose of prednisone after being diagnosed with PMR?

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