I Have Polymyalgia Rheumatica

I was diagnosed two weeks ago with PMR. I only had a blood test that showed an elevated Sed Rate and no other tests. I go back to see my Dr. this week and will see a Specialist in 2 weeks. Don't know how I'm suppose to feel....taking...

In July, 2012 I told my husband i felt like i had been hit full force from the waist down with a severe case of the flu. Achy bones, unable to bend knees, sore arms and then pain going into my neck. There were several complications so...

Greetings everyone,
I thank you for all your posts as they helped me to be determined to find another path to healing besides steroids.
I have traveled the path of many of you.  I have been through pain that kept me up most of the...

Was recently diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica and am under treatment. Still have morning pain levels of 5 in spite of taking 60mg of prednisone daily. Am looking for suggestions on how to work out the morning stiffness and pain...

I am newly diagnosed with PMR. Caught it very quickly and have pretty good relief on 10 mg of prednisone. I am also being treated with acupuncture. I would like advice on what others do in the am in regards to any stretching and or...

Hi all,
I have PMR for five years and am down to 2 1/2mg. prednisone after many fluctuations on doses with flare-ups. Started on 20mg with a sed rate of 40. Sed rate is now 11 yet I have bad pain in all of my fingers.
Anyone else...

My member's name should be 'confused' because that's what I am ! A few weeks ago, my left arm was so stiff and painful upon waking, I thought I had a torn muscle. This was followed by the right arm feeling the same and I had aching in...

After 5 months of visiting 6 drs., the PMR diagnosis was given to me 2 weeks ago with 20 mg prednisone.  I was hoping for immediate relief - but am in 80% relief.  After swimming a mile daily and walking 2 miles daily, I have had a...

I woke up on Nov. 23 with pain in both shoulders. Also my right hand and fingers numb and hurting. We were in Fl. for Thanksgiving. My shoulders and hand gave me trouble mostly at night. We got home to Tennessee on Dec.1 and I went...

Hi all , I have had aches and pains and fatigue for three months now which suggest PMR to me ,(bane of the doctors life - the internet !). . Also had headaches which have now stopped apart from the occasional stabbing pain in the head...

I originally consulted a chiropractor because I had a pinched nerve in my neck. Next, I began to experience severe pain in both upper arms as well as both thighs. The chiropractor referred me to a neurologist who did an MRI, which...

H i everyone, would like to make contact with other"s  with PMR, for information and support with this horrible diseaseHad the most awfull symptoms very severe , unable to roll over in bed, getting out of bed and off the toilet nearly...

After 3 months of agony i was diagnosed 3 days ago,,was put on 20mg pred which has had hardly any affect apart from a slight headache and extreme fatigue,,how long does it take to work i am at the point of losing my job my home and my...

I have had ongoing pain now for 7 months. It first started in my gluteals and hamstrings and has progressed to hips, shoulders, back. All test for RA, lupus, and ESR, CRP have come back normal. They have wanted to put me on Prednisone...

I am a 57 year old male. After working 7 days a week, 10 hrs a day in a factory setting I started to feel tired and sore over my whole body. The feeling started in October, 2012. I thought I was just being overworked and knew that...

Written on April 29th, 2013

I started with Polymyaga about 16 years ago, I was on prednisone high doses for about two years, pain in shoulders, I was lucky as the symptoms went on the drug, after two years the symptoms went and I was...

im 30 yrs old and my doctor thinks i have PA, but she told me today that she really is stumped with my case because RA, lupus, and ESR, CRP have also come back normal for me. my problems have been going on for yrs now but i was always...

I believe that I have actually had this disease for approx. 9 months. Rotator cuff tears in both shoulders misled the real issue until symptoms went south To hips and legs. Pain has been debilitating. Also suffering from anemia. CRP and...

At 54 ive trained all my life,running and body building (no steroids ever) i eat properly and have never smoked also no drugs.I drink alcahol in moderation.Twelve months ago i thought i had a torn muscle in my groin and sought physio...