Four weeks at club zero and no more Afib issues

[Nitrobunny]

Hello all! I just wanted to check back in since my last update after stopping opiates three months ago, landing in the hospital with flu and Afib and a pulse of 194. I got to a cardiologist. Passed my stress test with flying colors, in fact my heart is in great shape. I’m taking a heart drug now but will likely taper off of it carefully to make sure the Afib is truly gone or just well controlled. After many attempts of tapering prednisone I finally got to zero for more than a few days. It’s been weeks now. I feel great. No signs of PMR or GCA. I hope and pray it stays this way. I had been close many times but always flared within a week or so. This time feels different, like It’s just settled down. The same thing happened to my mother. She had PMR for a very long time as well. When it left her, it never returned. I could only be so fortunate. ❤️

[SheffieldJane]

Thanks for the update Nitrobunny. This is great news! Really encouraging. 💛🌼

[powerwalk]

Great to hear your good news. Hope it continues, it gives us all hope. Best wishes.

[Hidden]

Fingers crossed for you. 🤞👍

[Hidden]

Good news!!!!

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Fingers crossed ...

[Blearyeyed]

Great news!

Just keep Pacing Yourself as you were before you got Pred Free for a few months during this Recovery Phase for both of your conditions , then gradually build in new activities in the months after and it will help you avoid a Flare up of any Pain or Post Illness side effects.

Keep letting us know how you go xx

[Raewynne in reply to Blearyeyed]

Congratulations but be careful

It can flare up again

[bunnymom]

Congratulations on feeling normal! I'm not sure I remember that?

[PMRCanada]

This is so inspiring to hear! Long may it last!

[Theziggy]

Good news

[jannie21]

Great news....take it steady.

[Patience47]

Great news! So very good to hear.