Joining In

[PMr2024]

Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with PMR this past June '24. I had just turned 70 in April, am of Irish decent so checked off many of the boxes - I began prednisone dose at 20 coming down slowly to the current 7.5 in mid-September. So far, so good. I live in Maryland, USA. I was fortunate because a friend in Canada to whom I was speaking diagnosed me BEFORE my doctor got around to it. It was she who told me about this group! I have found the information so comforting. For example -- weight gain, controlling urine and today's posts about dreaming. -- All experiences I am challenged with too. One other one I had was lower leg and foot cramps when I first woke up and stretch out while I'm still in bed. That one - cramping - has gotten better as the dose has been reduced. Thanks for everyone's participation! I'm grateful. Special appreciation to my girlfriend!

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Hello and welcome, good to see you here but sorry you had to join us. I have not been here long myself. Browse round, join in. Some of the others will be along soon to greet you.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Hi and welcome! Glad we've been able to help!

[Supertech]

Hi just to say I also get the foot cramps when stretching out first thing in the morning.

It has improved with the tapering and now on 7mg, although it has taken me a lot longer than you to get here. Well done on your fast tapering.

I sometimes slip on a pair of socks when I wake up and take my pred at about 4am. Not sure if it helps the cramps but my feet are nice and cozy.

[1988jtb]

I am new USA Irish descent member too. (New Jersey). Just 8 weeks or so in the group. And you are absolutely right, what a blessing to find this group when faced with such a tough disease.

[AtopicGuy]

Hi! I suggest you copy and paste your experience-to-date into your Bio/Profile. Medical history helps if you later need to ask questions.

[Angelsmummy]

welcome to you,and good luck in your PMR journey.,x🌼😜