Every set back is a set up for a comeback.

[hey_suz]

Hi I don't usually post but it's so hard for me to try to pick myself up again. Diagnosed w PRM Nov '17 and gave in to starting prednisone 10 mg in December. I realized I couldn't take care of my kids and animals so I had no choice. It was a life changing relief and allowed me to get stronger physically and mentally. My fight and positive attitude came roaring back and I was healing from my extreme stressful event that made me think started it all, a divorce and a hurricane back to back. But now I am crawling back again from a traumatic fall. I was walking my dog in an open park ( one of the only things I can do since diagnosis) and was flipped by two large running dogs. I was knocked unconscious, tore my MCL and fractured my knee cap. I had a month of seeing the light and now am looking for it again. I'll find it, but needed to commiserate with people who know what the fear of injury is during our PMR battle.

I wish you all healing and love.

[Hidden]

Oh no hey_suz.. That is a nasty fall indeed. I hope you are starting to come round a bit from it. My sisters late dog kamikazed me by wrapping my legs in her lead and I just got a couple of broken ribs and torn bicep. O ha vent tried taking 3 dogs out on leads since!

I hope the PMR behaves itself and you leg heals asap. Best wishes. 🌻🐶

[SheffieldJane]

Thank you hey_suz for the generous kind thoughts in the midst of all your trauma. 10 mgs is a low starting dose that may not be able to mop up all the inflammation, especially since your accident. You may allow yourself a little more to stabilise and then begin to taper. It is unnecessary suffering.

Healing love to you. X

[Hidden]

Hey Suz

Sorry to hear what happened to you, l hope you make a good recovery & hopefully the promise of spring won’t be far away. Be kind to yourself, don’t try to do too much & keep up with your Pain Meds for your injury.

Best Wishes

Mrs N 💐

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Ouch - dangerous things dogs!!!!! Is the knee healing?

[hey_suz in reply to PMRpro]

One week into the injury and the last two days have been baby steps forward yes!

[Hidden]

hey_suz, I am so sorry to hear that life is treating you so unkindly! Sometimes it does seem like we just can't catch a break, huh? I know my troubles/hard times usually comes in bouts... Give yourself space to heal (physically, mentally and emotionally), be kind to yourself and if you have not already done so, FORGIVE yourself! Someone else above said it, but rest, rest , rest. I know it must be so difficult for you to do, but you must try. Maybe using this site and posting would help.. get it out of your system. (?) Namaste.

[hey_suz in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. Yes I'm resting! I really have to put myself first right now. Thank God my kids are 17 and 15. 💜

[Klah]

What a mess!...so sorry things have piled up on you!! You are smart to befriend prednisone😊 Sometimes you have to deviate from “the ideal plan” and do what works until things stabilize again. I have always thought that any emotional stress really makes the PMR worse...then you had the fall. You need a time out to regroup! You can do this....and coming back to the forum is a good start💕 Hang in there and swallow that prednisone...with food of course😊

[hey_suz in reply to Klah]

Thank you all for the positive , caring responses! It really helps me get back to my positive mindset!

[Klah in reply to hey_suz]

Hey...have a glass of wine😊💗

[Hindags]

I can’t imagine all that pain of injury on top of the pains of PMR. Crawling back indeed. Tough stuff, but you sound like more than a match for it.

[Celebrant]

Hugs and kind thoughts. You try and prevent any extra pain with this and live in fear of falling. I know how this can hurt and I hope you have a smooth sail through this.

[Rimmy]

What a 'stream' of really difficult events you have had to cope with - they must surely be behind you now - as you have now had more than your 'fair share' - so I am sure some good things must be in the offing and you can look back and just think: 'WHAT WAS THAT !!?? '

All good wishes for the best and quickest recovery possible

Rimmy

[Brizzleben]

Hey Suz, you've had some knocks over the past few months, haven't you: I hope you are starting to get the light back.

My PMR started soon after yours but it wasn't until I developed the Giant Cell that I started treatment, about 10 days ago, so I know how hard it is. And I didn't have the children to look after. You've done brilliantly and will get back on track. I'd echo what's been said above about being kind and forgiving towards yourself. A theme that keeps coming up on this forum is how, in the time leading up to developing the condition, people have been running themselves ragged.

Take care.

[hey_suz]

💜 everyone's support is felt and strengthens me!

[daworm]

You'll do it...better days ahead...10mg would not have been enough for me, in fact I'm having a tough time getting to that number, this forum is great support and through it I've learned that sloooow is the way to go...