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HA - I am replying to myself -- i will take this comment over to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878161/

Discussion: I have questions: Can you work out while on Prednisone? Options?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

Exercise produces its own inflammation through wear and tear of the muscles. That inflammation requires additional...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318111/

Discussion: Vigorous exercise and PMR

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Posted: Jun 1 5:32pm

I was on Prednisone for 18 mths, skin was tearing very easily and taking longer than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307838/

Discussion: Does skin recover after prednisone?

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Posted: May 19 1:34pm

Good idea, @jeff97. @orangecat, here is one related discussion I found using the group search: -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245358/

Discussion: Biceps tendon tear as a symptom of PMR

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Posted: Feb 25 2:28pm

It sounds like your PMR isn't completely under control yet if you're having trouble walking and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248262/

Discussion: Working out with PMR

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Posted: Mar 1 6:27pm

You reached me. Brought a tear to my eye. Medical community has no idea why we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151496/

Discussion: Exercise

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Posted: Oct 3, 2024

Diagnosed 4 weeks ago. Have always exercised, bikes and weight training. At 75 I think it’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011513/

Discussion: Resistance Training and PMR

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Posted: Feb 7, 2024

Hi there, the same thing happened to me.I pump fisted after a playoff hockey goal,instantly felt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859555/

Discussion: Muscle tears and PMR and/or pred?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 14, 2023

Based on your description & my fun world of so called "muscle tears," I'd guess because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849585/

Discussion: Muscle tears and PMR and/or pred?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 26, 2023

I have not had a feeling of muscles tearing but I have had sudden stabbing pains...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752842/

Discussion: Muscle tears and PMR and/or pred?

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Posted: Sep 23, 2022

Dear mehow: I started out with head pain while lying down to sleep. One a.m. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242323/

Discussion: Possible GCA

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Posted: Feb 21 12:56pm

It has affected my muscle mass, and I found that the treatment prednisone has thinned my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678678/

Discussion: Muscle Weakness with PMR, can I resume working with weights?

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Posted: Feb 8, 2022

This is not so much a comment or reply rather an update on a previous reply....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010914/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Feb 6, 2024

Hi John...I told you I was crazy...lol Yes I started 20 Monday. So we will see....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752084/

Discussion: Muscle tears and PMR and/or pred?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 21, 2022

Like you, I thought exercise was the culprit. Soon after I turned 66 last year I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286762/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Feb 8, 2021

Actually, The Mayo Clinic is where I am considering seeking treatment. I have reviewed their locations,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225698/

Discussion: PMR or Steroid Myopathy

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Posted: Nov 14, 2018

Did this happen to you? I know many people complain of buttocks pain and/or hip pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265709/

Discussion: PMR/prednisone/rotator cuff tear

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Posted: Mar 24 11:21am

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