my PMR
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Hi all,
I hav'nt been on the forum for a while, the good news I have just been given is, I do not have PMR at all, I have now been diagnosed with arthritis and asteoperosis in shoulders, spine, hips, and knees.
thank the lord for this.
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mark9992 flydog
Posted
Well, all the best with that, but as good news goes it doesn't sound worth a party.
EileenH flydog
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I'm glad you feel that is a better option - not quite sure why though. I really don't think PMR is that bad as chronic illnesses go, it isn't progressive, it doesn't cause organ damage or kill and for some 75% of patients it does go into remission in up to 6 or 7 years.
However - all the best for the future.
Tastyron EileenH
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I don't know if it's just me but I read that as if there was a hefty bit of tongue in cheek in there.
Juno-Irl-Dub Tastyron
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I agree. Are we all having a bad day, or what? I've seen more optimism and positivity at funerals and in cancer units!! Give the woman a break.
Or maybe we all need just a sit down with a cup of tea . . . . J
mark9992 Juno-Irl-Dub
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Well Juno, what I read was, "Hey guess what, its not a temporary illness that usually goes into remission, its a permanent illness that can't be cured! Hand shakes all around, eh?"
Granted PMR isn't a picnic, but my lotto ticket says 75% chance of a permanent sunny day, so I'll stick with this monster thanks very much.
iellen32 flydog
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I am glad for you.
Keep being careful though, aware of any change and in same time enjoying what'ever is good!t
Take care.
tavidu flydog
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Juno-Irl-Dub flydog
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Remember one in two women over 50 have a fracture due to OP. (and one in 5 men) . . .Most are undiagnosed until then. So the plan for you is to avoid fractures which will involve healthy diet, an exercise plan (from a physio.which will also help your arthritis) and maybe medication. Good luck and kind thoughts - and no panic! J.
flydog
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Re the change from PMR to athritus, I am now off preds altogether and now manage the pain from athritis with 1 tramadol every 48 hours and 1 adcal daily for the asteoporosis which I think is better than the dreaded preds
EileenH flydog
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If that is all you need then yes - I agree that probably is better. When you posted you had RA I wasn't expecting you to manage with so little - and you may not in the long term. My attitude is that RA doesn't go into remission, for most people PMR does - and then you don't need any medication. So it is preferable since there is no long term risk of joint damage.
Good luck for the future.