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I hope you don't mind if I step in and list some of the dangers of...
it for the past 8 months to treat PMR ... effects can be counteracted with diet, exercise
Posted: Feb 19 4:26pm
Hello @quilterdar, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find...
heard of platelet therapy done for PMR ... not for something as pervasive as PMR ... PMR initial diagnosis: Can there be ... / After my second occurrence of PMR ... eating healthier and trying to get more exercise
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
Great question @rocksology. For me, it's TBD - to be determined. I've had 2 occurrences of...
I've had 2 occurrences of PMR. ... During my second time around with PMR ... intermittent fasting plus more regular exercise
Posted: May 7 1:52pm
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