Start of month 3

[Gary1310]

Today marks the start of month #3 without Prednisone. It has been a positive time. I have been feeling well. I do feel weakened, I am still walking “funny”. These two months have been quiet. I have had surgery for a Basel cell carcinoma, which was a bit stressful. All in all I feel that I will get stronger each day, I continue to focus on my health, bed at 9 up about 5 am, eat well, rest when needed..pace myself. This isolation time works good for me....Our weather here in Michigan is starting to warm up so I can get out in my yard and will start walking along Lake Michigan. All is well!

[SheffieldJane]

This all sounds very positive. I find that the “ penguin walk” can be improved if I make a conscious effort with my posture and steps. I experienced a lot of pain in my pelvic area with PMR and I think my body has settled into a lot of unnecessarily, protective ways of moving.

[Yellowbluebell]

Well done. They say it takes about a year after you stop pred to really feel back to normal so dont worry about feeling a bit weak still. You will get there. Not going out or at least just for exercise gives you time to rest. Good luckx YBB

[jinasc]

Take it easy and if you still have a problem getting rid of the Penguin Walk - perhaps take look or ask for some easy, repeat easy, posture exercises. In the meantime, Nordic Walking Poles.............we found that those poles helped people with PMR and GCA and started a Gentle Walking Group - it always ended up in a cafe...........perhaps, post Covid, you might like to put out a call in Michigan to see if anyone else wants to do the same.

Stay safe and enjoy the garden.............

[Hidden]

That's good. I would repeat jinasc advice re trying postur exercise...mine is rubbish so I have to work hard. People with a lower back problem also duck walk with feet turned out as it seems to help in short term. But not good long term! Stay safe.

Apologies. I missed that one. Yikes 🤦‍♀️😱

[Marijo1951 in reply to Hidden]

Are you sure that's the kind of walk they have?

[Hidden in reply to Marijo1951]

You know what I mean..I am a combination of duck and penguin...yikes must turn the profanities exclusion button on..almost had a real duck up.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Hidden]

Nearly had to report you to....you😳🤦🏻‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to DorsetLady]

😂🤣😂 fortunately as I went to press reply I noticed for once. I would have reported myself to me. 😉

[Constance13 in reply to Hidden]

😂😂😂😂💥

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Hidden]

You haven't corrected it though

[Hidden in reply to PMRpro]

Don't scare me likevtgat.

[Constance13 in reply to Hidden]

?????

[SheffieldJane in reply to Hidden]

🤭🙂

[Rose54]

Good news

Stay well and Safe

[jinasc]

Gary

I put 'Duck Walk Men's Health' in the search engine. Interesting result and photos and how to exercise..................

If you put 'Penguin Walk' into your search engine - there are photos and a link to an exercise plan.

Look 🤔 and decide if you are a 🦆 ' Duck' or a 'Penguin' 🐧

Fascinating what you can find.................thought they walked the same - we live and learn.

[Thelmarina]

Lovely positive post. So glad you are making isolation work for you - I suspect a lot of us are doing the same. Carry on and good luck! 😀👍

[ncfaaeos]

So good to hear. Am happy for you. I live in Denmark and have a son living in Ann Arbor so I know how beautiful it is in MI and near Lake Michigan. I have just reduced today to 6.25 mg. Am looking forward to being at your stage. Stay safe in these difficult times of Covid 19.

[Kath567]

Hope you continue to improve and build your strength back. I am in Ontario and the days are starting to warm up so I can get out for a short walk at lunch. It’s great to hear the birds again.

[singingloud]

Your report is very encouraging. Enjoy our spring in Michigan!

[Whitner]

Such good news!!! Thank you for sharing!!

[Noosat]

Great news ! I have just, 2 days, dropped to 3mg prednisone. I know it is early, but so far so good. Each day I walk a little further, if only a few steps.. No matter what else is going on, I tell myself, "life is good." The next few days (I live in Hill country of Texas)there is projected rain. Therefore I will walk in the house, even though Lily, dog looks at me as if I were crazy. Have a super day.

[Gary1310]

...I had a few little twinges along my path but I did not take more Prednisone. I did not want to confuse my Adrenal glands, which I pictured as trying to restart their production of Cortisol. I just did exactly what my Rheumatologist recommended. It worked for me, so far so good.

[PMRCanada]

Thank you so much for sharing an inspiring post!! You are living our dream, and your words give hope. Wishing you continued healing and strength.

[Stella3]

Hi, you did not say if you had GCA and PMR or for how long? I am down to 2 mg one day 1mg the next. Scared to get off it entirely. I am still getting big bruises if I hit something, even on such a low dose. I have been on steroids now for almost three years.

Anyway, glad you have managed to be off steroids now. It is an inspiration for me.

[Gary1310 in reply to Stella3]

Was diagnosed with PMR January 16, 2019, at Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, Wi. Prescribed 20 mg Prednisone. On Feb 1, 2020 I stopped taking Prednisone.

[Stifffingers in reply to Gary1310]

Well Done Sir! May I enquire your age.