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After "recovering" from PMR, still decreased strength/stamina

Posted by garibaldo88 @garibaldo88, May 6 11:06am

I had a relatively brief bout of PMR, all pain gone and inflammation markers back to normal after only a few months of prednisone and sulfasalazine. (Yes, I DO know how fortunate I am!)
This recovery was almost 2 yrs ago, but I have not been able to regain my pre-PMR level of fitness despite exercising just and hard and frequently as before. I'm a very fit 65 yr old male, and I wouldn't really care about not being being able to regain my pre-PMR strength and stamina, but I row competitively so the drop-off is quite noticeable when I'm racing (and LOSING!) against other serious athletes.
Anybody else have a similar experience, or advice on how to train in my post-PMR world?

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pdxmac | @pdxmac | May 14 3:53pm

It sounds like you are on the right track. It's always worth asking because most people don't.
I have added anti-inflammatory foods and I think that helps some. If my body isn't working so hard to heal I do have more energy.

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tweetypie13 | @tweetypie13 | May 14 7:20pm
In reply to @pdxmac "It sounds like you are on the right track. It's always worth asking because most people..." + (show)
@pdxmac

It sounds like you are on the right track. It's always worth asking because most people don't.
I have added anti-inflammatory foods and I think that helps some. If my body isn't working so hard to heal I do have more energy.

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Thx, we are both on the same page.

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ark0630 | @ark0630 | May 14 9:33pm

Since I’ve been diagnosed I am always tired and no energy. Is this normal?

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tweetypie13 | @tweetypie13 | May 15 8:09am

Would someone please explain to me about low cortisol, prednisone reduction, and ENERGY levels……
My prednisone is down to 5.5, less PMR symptoms, yet, less stamina.
Is this why I feel wiped out from activities?
Thx

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kass8174 | @kass8174 | May 15 11:43am
In reply to @pdxmac "Have you tried changing your diet? It's not a magic bullet, but it does help" + (show)
@pdxmac

Have you tried changing your diet? It's not a magic bullet, but it does help

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What changes for diet??

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pdxmac | @pdxmac | May 15 2:28pm

Following a Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, protein, anti-inflammatories like tart cherry juice, berries. And also staying away from sugar, alcohol, processed foods.
I already did most of these things pre-PMR, but really cleaned up my act in the last couple of months and I believe it has made a big difference. I'm even doing a light version of resistance training these days again. It feels so good!

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