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Suddenly much better

Posted by pkalkstein @pkalkstein, Oct 9 2:15pm

I am approaching the 3rd anniversary of this blasted disorder, and have successfully tapered to 1.5 mg prednisone daily. But PMR has been ever present until one week ago. When I took my daily walk through the woods, I noticed pretty quickly that it no longer felt like my thighs were bound by an elastic cord, and my step felt much lighter--walking had become the joy that it always had been before PMR. My balance is back. My shoulders don't hurt. I can tell that the PMR hasn't quit, but for the present it has loosened its grip.
It took me two days to realize what had changed in my life, and perhaps why my PMR had lessened. I had pulled out my old cheap vibration plate to help with lower back pain (which is does). I used the plate for several days. PMR stayed calm; life looked suddenly much better.
There is no research on PMR and vibration, but if you ask one of the chatbots, as I did, you may find that WBV ("whole body vibration") can lessen inflammation, among other benefits. So it makes sense. I'll report later on whether or not my good fortune keeps up. Meanwhile, it's 15 minutes a day on the vibration plate.

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frenchfrank51 | @frenchfrank51 | Nov 11 7:58am

Hi and I'm glad you found a big difference using your vibration plate.

I've had similar experiences when using a hydro massage bed that uses jets that give you an all over massage as you lie on it. Even found substantial relief from using a jacuzzi from the pressure of the water jets around my body. Even seemed to improve my brain function as well as muscle stiffness and rigidity.

Tried telling my doctors about it but they just dismiss it totally.

What type of vibration plate do you have?

Thanks

Frank

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pkalkstein | @pkalkstein | Nov 11 9:54am
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Hi and I'm glad you found a big difference using your vibration plate.

I've had similar experiences when using a hydro massage bed that uses jets that give you an all over massage as you lie on it. Even found substantial relief from using a jacuzzi from the pressure of the water jets around my body. Even seemed to improve my brain function as well as muscle stiffness and rigidity.

Tried telling my doctors about it but they just dismiss it totally.

What type of vibration plate do you have?

Thanks

Frank

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@frenchfrank51 It makes sense that you are helped by the massage jets. I have had my vibration plate for about four years. It came from Walmart and cost less than $100.

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frenchfrank51 | @frenchfrank51 | Nov 12 3:05am
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@frenchfrank51 It makes sense that you are helped by the massage jets. I have had my vibration plate for about four years. It came from Walmart and cost less than $100.

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Thanks again. Is the plate one that you stand on? I'm not sure how many types there are and, therefore, which is working for you.

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pkalkstein | @pkalkstein | Nov 12 6:51pm

Yes, you stand on the vibration plate. I also use it to tame my essential tremor (pushup position).

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