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I started on 20mg of steroids. I was on 20mg for one week and tapered to...
I felt lucky that my PMR was apparently ... period I changed my diet and kept exercising
Discussion: Prednisone Taper
Posted: Feb 25 7:13am
I was 69 when PMR started. I too worked out. I have lifted weights since high...
I was 69 when PMR started. ... PMR is not considered a muscle wasting ... started on a every day workout when PMR ... I think the exercise is critical to
Posted: Feb 9 10:33am
I have had PMR for 13 years. It took some time and trips to various doctors...
I have had PMR for 13 years. ... After having PMR for about 2 years I ... After close to 10 years of PMR, I weaned ... sure I get into a swimming pool for exercise
Posted: May 16, 2018
I already had PMR but the doctor I saw (and I) knew nothing about that. She...
I already had PMR but the doctor I saw ... Ironically, the PT stretching exercises ... that did nothing for my PMR now help
Discussion: Physical therapy
Posted: Jan 2 4:10pm
Hello @ddr My situation sounds a bit similar to @54pontiac - I was doing PT for...
When I was diagnosed with PMR I asked ... and then retired 9 months into my PMR ... Exercising in the pool and walks to
Discussion: Physical therapy
Posted: Jan 2 2:57pm
I had vision changes while taking Prednisone, cataracts and a switch from farsighted to nearsighted. I...
yard work a year into treatment for PMR ... It was coincidental to the PMR but maybe ... I found these exercises worth doing: ... https://www.verywellhealth.com/exercise-program-for-spinal-stenosis
Discussion: Sciatic problems
Posted: Dec 27, 2024
I would describe it as aches and weakness, or Aches and Pains if anyone asks. My...
range of motion and continuing to exercise ... therapist taught me a bunch of simple exercises ... I am about six months into PMR.
Discussion: Flare
Posted: Dec 13, 2024
Hi Mark @mark2471, Welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing your experience. I also think exercise is...
I also think exercise is important when ... you have PMR but we just have to not ... over do it to add to our PMR pain. ... Coping with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR ... lifestyle changes to help with the PMR
As part of my history, about 35 years ago I had pain in my shoulder girdle...
gave him a textbook definition of PMR ... But then a year later PMR returned. ... said "I do not think you have PMR ... symptoms started at age 40 and most PMR ... probably due to the extensive amount of exercise
Posted: Dec 2, 2024
I’m coming up on two years now. My doctor had originally said oh this will all...
habits and trying to get back into exercise ... because if I even slightly overdue the exercise ... example it’s only been approved for PMR
Posted: Nov 16, 2024
Welcome @puppytlc, I'm not sure there is a definitive answer to your question. Everyone is different....
For me, my first time with PMR took ... I do think moderate exercise and diet ... a part in helping those of us with PMR
Posted: Nov 15, 2024
I had to look up PMR (Polymyalgia rheumatica) so as far as I know I don't...
I had to look up PMR (Polymyalgia rheumatica ... so am thinking that my morning leg exercise
Posted: Nov 14, 2024
I think that your nasty rheumy has moved here to Minnesota. Ha. same situation. I have...
have been on for 8 years becasue of PMR ... She told me PMR only lasts 1 year EMPHATICALLY ... I was in terrible pain and did not exercise ... Surely having the exercise and the happiness
Posted: Nov 12, 2024
Hi, I am sorry for your back pain which can be so debilitating. I have been...
because I thought I was finished with PMR ... as I am not overweight or a crazy exerciser
Discussion: Back pain
Posted: Nov 5, 2024