Something to look forward to. Light at the end of the tunnel

[Renesch]

Hi everyone, it must be coming up to 2 years on my PMR journey with all the lows of flare ups, prednisone reduction, feeling amazing then feeling so low and hopeless. Weight gain and mood settings. One thing I did do was whenever I felt up to it I kept fit walking and doing light strength classes at the local gym. Yip. Would go along and feel amazed at my achievements only to crash and burn if I over did it. I learnt the hard way as most of us do. Now down to 5mg have been here for 3 months because going lower was less important than being fit and unwell. (I tried)

Today I'm in the mountains in New Zealand where I live about to start a 5 day 4 night hike carrying all my own food and gear staying in mountain huts. I'm feeling amazing and have extra pred on board just in case. I'm with a good friend, have a location beacon with us (sends for the helicopter if activated) and the blessing of my very encouraging and lovely doctor.

Maybe I'm crazy but I'm so excited that I have come this far. Keep looking forward. Will report in when I emerge. Stay well everyone.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Good luck -and hope all goes well for you -keep safe!

[daisylazy]

Good luck and take care

[Maisie1958]

Brilliant!

[Kendrew]

Hope it lives up to your expectations and you have a fun and exciting time. Fingers crossed for you.

[Mojobumble]

How exciting 😊. Have a fabulous time and a debrief when you return would be great.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Enjoy - and hope you have a great time. You don't have to be off pred to get back to nearer normal. Hope you don't need the helimedics.

[Woodsey1]

Good luck x

[jinasc]

Have a wonderful time.

[SheffieldJane]

Lovely thing to do. Let someone know as well. Good luck!

[Pangolin43]

How amazing. You are so well planned. Good luck on your adventure and please let us know how it went when you return. 😀

[Bcol]

Hope it all goes well and have a great time.

[Chewy21]

Good luck hope you enjoy it.

[1957tuibird]

Best wishes Renesch. Your tramping trip sounds awesome. Hopefully something I can return to when my PMR condition abates a bit. The Tararuas are my stamping ground.

[Lilly-Gee]

Yay go you! Thanks for sharing and wishing you a safe and exciting trek 👏

[Pixix]

Fantastic! Having walked many hundreds of miles in the Swiss mountains I have deep envy, have a great time.

[Laineydee]

How wonderful to read some joyous news and encouragement for us all!Wishing you the very best time and hope it all goes well.

[MrsNails]

Good Luck & give us an update when you get back. 🍀🍀🍀

[Mai45]

Wonderful! Safe trip x

[strawclutching]

Brilliant! And encouragement for us all, so thank you and keep safe.

[Gumnut]

Wow. I lived in Oz for 10 years in the Blue Mountains. And visited NZ. Beautiful. Am envious of your enthusiasm and your trip. I'm on a roller coaster like all of us with PMR and Pred reduction. But I do know keeping active if we are able really helps. Xx

[rosajur]

Fantastic. Give us a report afterwards. 8 years of PMR, on 2mg & still I fantasize about hiking the Tongariro Crossing or my local Tararuas one day.