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Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Advice
Advice of Polymyalgia Rheumatica
3 months on prednizone
by Pmr337
Prednisone alleviated pain within 24 hours
by Laurie
Prednisone helped until I was made to reduce too quickly and now I'm on mtx as well
by Lisa
Prednisone brought symptoms under control within a few days.
by Diane
Rest during the day
by Gaenor
Prednisone got rid of the extreme pain and stiffness
by Kay
AIP diet since October 2016
by Marlene
Very slow reduction in amount of prednizone you take
by Pmr337
Epsom salt soaks help during a flare
by Laurie
Have an amazingly supportive partner
by Lisa
A combination of exercise through walking and resting/napping when fatigued is helpful.
by Diane
My husband helps in everything I can't do
by Gaenor
Following the Clint Paddison Programme which advocates eating an anti-inflammatory diet for the last year
by Kay
Yoga and breathing exercises
by Marlene
Please confirm with your Doctor before adding any other medications.
by Pmr337
NSAIDS or even prescribed pain killers have minimal effect
by Laurie
Finally learning to accept when I need to rest
by Lisa
Talking with others diagnosed with PMR has been a great support.
by Diane
Painting is my lifeline
by Gaenor
Getting enough rest and sleep
by Kay
Infrared light
by Marlene