Sauna
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Does the sauna help anyone with PMR/OA?
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Posted , 12 users are following.
Does the sauna help anyone with PMR/OA?
0 likes, 15 replies
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judith90525 constance.de
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lily58584 judith90525
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lily58584
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nick67069 constance.de
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EileenH constance.de
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reggie92967 constance.de
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I don't know for sure, but I think it would. Never even thought of saunas, that hot steam would have to be relief for aching muscles, joints, tendons, etc., temporary though. We're getting a whirlpool hot tub when we move, can't wait, & have thought about a port. sauna too. Anyone at all experience side effects when having dropped even just a 1/2 mg. of their prednisone ? Thanks
EileenH reggie92967
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I once wrote a post on this forum with the title to the effect "What a difference 1/2mg makes!"
If you are hovering at "your" dose and drop a bit - it may take you below said dose and make a big difference. And many people are very sensitive to dose change - if only doctors could be persuaded of that! Not everyone can drop 5mg at a time without noticing it!
Anhaga reggie92967
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I flared (although not too excruciatingly) when attempting to drop .5 mg. About ten months later I am not yet back to where I had been before that ill-advised effort! Obviously I'd reached the level I needed, PMR was not yet in true remission, and the lower dose was just enough to cause the inflammation to increase. And, as Eileen suggested at the time, it's possible the disease itself was also a bit more active for some reason. Always, always, always go by the symptoms, using judgement whether it's pred withdrawal or PMR activity, but err on the side of caution.
Michdonn Anhaga
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rusty49 constance.de
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EileenH rusty49
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I actually find infrared sauna less effective than Finnish sauna - don't ask me why though!
ptolemy EileenH
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sharon21683 constance.de
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I had PMR for about a year and a half and have been off Prednisone for almost 2 years now. I found when battling this disease that if I took ginger, temeric, and cinnamon capsules twice daily along with a hot sauna at least twice a week I felt much better. These spices are anti-inflammatory, plus eating inflation fighting foods I believe helped cure me. Google anti-inflamitory foods and they will give you a list. Good luck!
Sharon
constance.de sharon21683
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Wow Sharon! “PMR for 1 & 1/2 years” - not many people get rid of this pesky illness in such a short time. I envy you! I’m now in my 6th year.😡
Michdonn constance.de
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