Polymyalgia Rheumatica

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Question by barbractmr: I just found out I have Polymyalgia Rheumatica do you have any advice for me?
If you or anyone you know has this or has had it can you give me any tips on getting better or your recovery from this disease?

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Answer by aWellWisher
The symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) are alleviated very quickly with the use of low doses (10 to 15 milligrams per day) of corticosteroids (such as prednisone). Symptoms will usually disappear in 24 to 48 hours. The rapid improvement with steroids is often used by doctors as a confirmation of the diagnosis of PMR. If there is no improvement, your doctor will consider a different diagnosis.

Once symptoms are under control, your doctor will reduce the dosage to the lowest possible to keep the symptoms at bay. Most people will need to continue taking steroids for one to three years, but some will need to continue taking them for as long as nine or more years. If symptoms recur after discontinuing the drug, steroid treatment will be required again.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, are not enough to treat PMR.

Exercise and rest play important roles in your treatment and recovery. Exercise helps you maintain or regain your energy and muscle strength. Exercise also helps you fight the weight gain and osteoporosis that may result from taking corticosteroids. Good forms of exercise include walking, riding a stationary bike and exercising in a pool. You also need enough rest to give your body time to recover from exercise and other activities.

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