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Does stress in your life - emotional and physical - exacerbate PMR ?

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pat73046
pat73046

I had my first flare at age 61 have been off plaguinyl and pred. For at least two years. Was tapered off both very slowly , first pred. Then the plaquinyl. Had both hips replaced due to a vascular necrosis from prednisone. Relapsed last week during severe cold snap but had lab levels checked due to familiar symtoms. Take care of husband with Parkinson's - he uses walker and won't get glass of water for himself. His balance is not safe without walker.

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  • rita38591
    rita38591 pat73046

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    Hello: I'm new to this forum & was diagnosed with Pmr after  8 months of testing.  I was started on 15 mg of pres. And what a trip it has been.  I felt so alone until I found this forum !  Many of my questions have been answered, just by reading your text. 
    • EileenH
      EileenH rita38591

      Posted

      Any more questions - just ask! We'll do our best.
    • tina-uk_cwall
      tina-uk_cwall rita38591

      Posted

      Welcome, I'm so pleased that you have found the site. I know that when I found it, it was comforting to know that I was no longer alone because as you say you do feel alone. When you are diagnosed with PMR very few clinicians explain the ins and outs of the condition so when you experience a new pain here or there or you develop a reaction to this and that, this site is invaluable because you are comforted by knowing that what you are experiencing is normal, or it's an idea to get yourself to the gp, etc. all the best with your road to recovery. Regards, christina 
  • rita38591
    rita38591 pat73046

    Posted

    Thank you. I'm feeling a little over the top trying to understand what is happening to me. Drs. Don't have answers. 
    • tina-uk_cwall
      tina-uk_cwall rita38591

      Posted

      Rita, PMR is a very emotional journey, as Eileen has said if you have questions or are worried about anything, ask away. Christina
  • barbara75814
    barbara75814 pat73046

    Posted

    I do believe severe stress affects almost everything about us humans--how could it not? 
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