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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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gmdb | @gmdb | 3 days ago
In reply to @pdxmac "Following a Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, protein, anti-inflammatories like tart cherry juice, berries. And also..." + (show)
@pdxmac

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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Yes, found this type of diet great to combat the side-effects of pred, but sadly hasn't helped alleviate the PMR symptoms. Still having all the blood work (apart inflammatory markers) looking good after 2 years of pred makes the diet very worthwhile.

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