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Just been told I have Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

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judy50581
judy50581

What suggetions do you have for Polymyalgia rheumatica. Should I be exercising?

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  • jae61606
    jae61606 judy50581

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    My husband , also diagnosed recently, has been told to use a stationary bike for 5-10 minutes a day but with NO friction, simply gentle pedaling.,I honestly don't understand how this will help but those are the doctor's orders. 

    • EileenH
      EileenH jae61606

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      It is hoped to keep him moving I imagine. Many patients find walking hard work so the bike is possibly easier. There is some evidence that light exercise does help with PMR. I had 5 years of PMR without pred - I did an aquafit class every morning Mon-Fri and after it I was able to move relatively comfortably although the bursitis pain I had was still there and I was still a bit stiff. The improved circulation probably has a lot to do with it. A study in the north of England is giving patients a pedometer and encouraging them to build the amount they move.
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