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emma65118
emma65118

hi

I am looking for some advice and help please...I am 46 amd rheumatologist things i have polymyalgia. I haven't yet started steroids but hoping to this week. I have had terrible stiffness in shoulders and neck and lower back and generally don't feel great. is there anyone who is of a similar age who has had a diagnosis? my symptoms have got steadily worse since January and I'm now at the point that if I sit down I can hardly move.

I would be grateful to hear from anyone who has felt better after feeling like this.

thankyou very much.

Emma

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  • Anhaga
    Anhaga emma65118

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    As this community is nearly deserted now owing to some ill-advised technical changes a couple of years ago, I suggest you repost this on the HealthUnlocked forum the PMRGCAuk community. You will find many people there to give you support.

    Short answer to your main question - yes we almost universally feel better after starting corticosteroid treatment!

    • emma65118
      emma65118 Anhaga

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      Thankyou very much for your message. I will do that as any support would be greatly appreciated.

      Emma

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