Muscles

[jules1955]

Hi All ! Does anyone else seem to injure themselves easily since having PMR ? Are our muscles easier to damage ? My Husband sometimes pulls the hand break of my car so hard I can hardly release it. I was having terrible pain in my left hand and couldn’t work out why ? Then realised every time I had problems with the hand break it would happen. This week I have done something to my knee it’s a bit swollen and very painful to walk, but can’t remember twisting / jarring it. I’m using hot and cold pads and it is feeling better.

We are off to visit my Son in Costa Rica and I’m hoping the warm weather and some ocean swims will help my PMR. I’m going to up my Pred to 10mg for a couple of weeks and then drop back down to 7mg when we get back.

I Hope everyone is as well as can be and coping with January!

Love to all ❤️

[Portobello]

Yes, definitely. I was pretty fit pre PMR but 5 months in I started having all sorts of injuries- sacroiliac, then groin. Like you I wasn't aware of doing anything out of the ordinary to cause these! I had physio and try to stretch and walk every day but rest helps.

[jules1955 in reply to Portobello]

Thanks Portobello x

[Hidden]

I could trip over nothing before the pred helped. I have had bursitis in my knee and elbow just from old injuries or repetitive movements (elbow was throwing the ball for the dog!). I am sure a lovely holiday will help.. Enjoy.

[Theziggy in reply to Hidden]

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[Hidden in reply to Theziggy]

That's what did it! Hahaha. I even tried a ball gun thing but the dog didn't like it.

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[jules1955 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you ❤️

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Sympathise with the handbrake issue. Fortunately I’m the only driver normally, but if any man (son or garage mechanic) drives car the brake is always very tight. So not very often.

Mine is due to arthritis not GCA - but then I have problems with opening jars etc -thank goodness for specially designed thingamajigs (technical term obviously)!

[jules1955 in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you DorsetLady ❤️

[Hollyseden in reply to DorsetLady]

I couldn't cope without my specially designed thingamajig. It's actually second hand too, came from my mum's house. It's a godsend now.

[SheffieldJane]

Costa Rica and your son! Exactly what the doctor ordered! Beautiful photo - hard to believe that somewhere in the world it’s like that.

My husband tightens jars etc so I can’t access them ( not deliberately) I have bought a device now. There needs to be a reminder on the handbrake for your OH - a sticker?

[jules1955]

Hi Jane, yes I struggle with jars too ! So frustrating if you are on your own ! And I wouldn’t be able to open a bottle of wine with a cork ! ( only buy screw top now 😘 )

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to jules1955]

Ohh....you can always find a way to open a bottle of wine! 🍾Life wouldn’t be worth living if you can’t 🥂

[jules1955 in reply to DorsetLady]

I totally agree 🍷🍷🍷🍷

[Constance13 in reply to DorsetLady]

Yes it is ("Life")!😂 I haven't been drinking alcohol for ages and I'm certainly pleased I'm still alive.😂😂

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Constance13]

Well so am I........and although I don’t actually drink much (ohh shock, horror there goes my street cred!) I do enjoy a glass or two when I do! 😊

[Constance13 in reply to DorsetLady]

The only thing I like is a small glass of liqueur with a cup of coffee.

[bakingD]

Yes I find am easily straining muscles especially in my shoulders!did some energetic gardening the other weekend and it caused a massive amount of pain from which am still recovering

You’ll love Costa Rica 🌈I cycled across from Puerto Limon east coast to Playa Hermisa west coast 222miles last Nov for charity amazing country v clean

[Hollyseden in reply to bakingD]

Wow! Well done you!

[PMRpro Ambassador]

The joys of a pushbutton parking brake!!!!!

[Pollyanna16]

Yes I find it easy to strain muscles/tendons & have arthritic hands/knees which are not PMR related. When buying a new car 3 years ago the salesman wisely suggested an automatic..... wonderful !

[scrambledegg]

Yes it is much easier to strain muscles. My physio. puts it down to the constant underlying inflammation of PMR just waiting to leap into action at the slightest opportunity!

[GerriMc]

Definitely. I was a runner (and hope to be again 😄). I ended up needing months of physiotherapy for what seemed like atrophy in my upper legs and groin. My hands are now very weak and I pulled a muscle in my neck just turning around. Have a wonderful time in Costa Rica, it sounds lovely!

[bunnymom]

In the early days of PMR I was always straining something in just daily living. After almost 4 years I find my hands don't work very well. My grip is the one thing my Rhuemy checks twice a year but never comments on. At higher doses I felt very weak and couldn't walk very far. I'm better now and can walk half an hour at a time. It's verrrry slow going with PMR.