PMR helped by massager and rub in anti-inflammatory creams
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I wish I could send a photo of my massager. I paid £100 for it at the health and vitality show and it has helped me immeasurably and was suggested by a doctor. PMR, like GCA (which I also have) is caused by, recent theory suggests, poor blood circulation to the muscles and joints and I am sure my massager increases my blood circulation (so the information leaflet states). I can feel it doing me good by energising me. The anti-inflammation gels and creams can be rubbed in to a selected area, such as the individual shoulders, etc. I have spoken to a doctor who visits people in care homes who told me that this is how they treat their patients with aching, weak or painful muscles and joint pain caused by any kind of diagnosis, therefore avoiding prednisolone, Vit D3 + Cal, regular blood tests, reduction schedules, DEXA scans, etc. Why are these non systemic remedies for PMR not more well known I wonder?
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erika59785 misdiagnose
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jennissw misdiagnose
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Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory gel and, to be honest gave me NIL relief. I like the thought of a massage though...and i do think a combo of gel and massage would possibly give some relief. Good luck with it.
EileenH jennissw
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Topical NSAIDs (like ibuprofen gel) should not be used alongside pred anyway - sufficient can be absorbed through the skin to contribute to gastric bleeding. And that is definitely NOT nice.
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