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How many steps should you take every day?

Some one "liking" a reply I made a few months ago reminded me that I recently learned something interesting about the number of steps we are advised to take...

Some one "liking" a reply I made a few months ago reminded me that I recently le...

HeronNS

•8 months ago

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San Francisco Dreadmill?

When I was living in San Francisco I was offered a really good managerial job at a sourdough bakery and cafe. I can't stand working indoors for long hours but...

When I was living in San Francisco I was offered a really good managerial job at...

discoballs

•1 year ago

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Knee saga might have started with worn out shoes

As some of you know I've had a year of knee issues, first twisting one knee and then slamming the other on the floor. Today I *finally* got new sneakers. I'd...

As some of you know I've had a year of knee issues, first twisting one knee and ...

HeronNS

•3 years ago

16 Replies

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Tight leg muscles, is this a new stage of my PMR?

So now a lovely new symptom has just started in the last few weeks on my adventure with PMR. I feel as if all my muscles are tightening up but especially my...

So now a lovely new symptom has just started in the last few weeks on my adventu...

artfingers

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Walking with PMR

I have PMR and have been taking 15 mg of Prednisone. All was going well for 3 weeks and started doing walking. The pain in the legs starts as soon as I start...

I have PMR and have been taking 15 mg of Prednisone. All was going well for 3 we...

UmiMck

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Exercise - how much can I do and what types are best?

Exercise?? I am a 56 year old lady pending official diagnosis (tomorrow at Little Aston Spires Hospital) of PMR or GCA (or both) and since developing the...

Exercise?? I am a 56 year old lady pending official diagnosis (tomorrow at Littl...

Littlejan22

•3 years ago

32 Replies

Physio for pmr

I saw a zoom on physio for PMR next week on Twitter - sent my email but heard no more - is it going ahead please?

I saw a zoom on physio for PMR next week on Twitter - sent my email but heard no...

Daffodilia

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Wretched knee update. Urban poling.

After all my fuss about finding a way to wear a knee brace without looking like Frankenstein's monster it would appear there is no brace which will work for...

After all my fuss about finding a way to wear a knee brace without looking like ...

HeronNS

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Free Yoga tomorrow

HI! Yoga tomorrow for those of you who want to do it again or for the first time. The zoom link SHOULD still be in your message... but if not you can message...

HI! Yoga tomorrow for those of you who want to do it again or for the first time...

yogabonnie

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Fitbit Sense

Hi everyone, I just bought a Fitbit Sense watch and it has a ton of features that are useful to me and probably you too. It looks great and gives so much...

Hi everyone, I just bought a Fitbit Sense watch and it has a ton of features tha...

discoballs

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Exercise Boundaries?

New to PMR, around 3 months in, I feel much better for continual walking and stretching as the day goes on, I want to increase fitness levels through jogging...

New to PMR, around 3 months in, I feel much better for continual walking and str...

Underpars

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Patches

Hello, Have PMR and now experience reduced symptons; after tapering off medication. As I enjoy cycling I have tried patches to relieve...

Hello, Have PMR and now experience reduced symptons; after tapering...

DN-CTL

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Annapurna IV Expedition (7525m) - Summary

We’ve just returned from the high Himalaya in Nepal. We’ve had a truly memorable epic adventure which had everything you would expect from a high altitude...

We’ve just returned from the high Himalaya in Nepal. We’ve had a truly memorable...

Skinnyjonny

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Easy way to garden permanently while ill

I have just started my patio garden. The picture shows the brick blocks. If you have a garden area using these instead of wood works great n you can stack...

I have just started my patio garden. The picture shows the brick blocks. If yo...

Hidden

•5 years ago

29 Replies

scones

Hello I am Creamtea and am new to this forum. I was diagnosed with PMR last April and commenced on Prednisolone, the dose of which I have been reducing over...

Hello I am Creamtea and am new to this forum. I was diagnosed with PMR last A...

Creamtea

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Looking on the bright side

Had to start painting in the condo this weekend. Physiotherapist said I shouldn't paint. Of course I did. How could I stand there like a dummy watching my...

Had to start painting in the condo this weekend. Physiotherapist said I shouldn...

HeronNS

•5 years ago

14 Replies

With PMR Activity Is A Must.

Working out, as in outside. After being stricken w/ PMR last July I realized some of the things I do out in the yard that are more stressful we’re pretty much...

Working out, as in outside. After being stricken w/ PMR last July I realized som...

LarryLeek

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Exercising with PMR

Good morning PMRers. A brief history...I am 64yrs old and I've been living with this dreadful illness for nearly 6yrs. Having started at 25mg Pred (going into...

Good morning PMRers. A brief history...I am 64yrs old and I've been living with ...

Pumpkin5554

•6 years ago

18 Replies

"Rockin my Rolser!"

Apologies as "Pred Head" has made me forget who it was exactly, that suggested I buy a "shopping trolley," and stop lugging those crazy, heavy grocery bags all...

Apologies as "Pred Head" has made me forget who it was exactly, that suggested I...

Hidden

•6 years ago

66 Replies

Suffers view of causes of PM

Seeing there seems no medical explanation for PM it would be good to pool sufferers opinions. I spent 35 years in the NHS and I had never heard of PM, now many...

Seeing there seems no medical explanation for PM it would be good to pool suffer...

Iannewebb

•6 years ago

80 Replies

High Intensity Interval Training

So once again there is a flurry of interest in the media about the benefits of high intensity interval training. Especially as there's been a study showing...

So once again there is a flurry of interest in the media about the benefits of h...

HeronNS

•6 years ago

33 Replies

Don't fall down!

We're not over-keen on the title of 'Older People's Day' on 1 October. But to be honest we can't think of anything better! But we do like this video, produced...

We're not over-keen on the title of 'Older People's Day' on 1 October. But to be...

Polywotsit

PMRGCAuk team member•7 years ago

6 Replies

PMR and Sport

Hi today I've been diagnosed with PMR. I'm 53 and up until now have been a competitive Triathlete. I'm looking for some good news stories about PMR and still...

Hi today I've been diagnosed with PMR. I'm 53 and up until now have been a comp...

GarryB63

•7 years ago

36 Replies

Greetings from Cape Town......Cryotherapy.....does it help in final stages of PMR?

Greetings from Cape Town where life is good but we are having a bit of a drought and could borrow some of your rain. I got diagnosed with PMR in October...

Greetings from Cape Town where life is good but we are having a bit of a drought...

berold

•7 years ago

45 Replies

DOMS and GCA and PMR

Hello all, I'd like to give you a quick update and than I have a couple of questions. First, still working from angry and frustrated to accepting this new...

Hello all, I'd like to give you a quick update and than I have a couple of quest...

Tj2017

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Fascia Pilates & Bowen therapy

I go to a Pilates class weekly and have just heard of Fascia Pilates. When I met with tutor to observe a class she mentioned Bowen technique being part of what...

I go to a Pilates class weekly and have just heard of Fascia Pilates. When I met...

Parijm

•7 years ago

4 Replies

horse riding?

HI All Just a very random question - I have struggled for several months steroids up and down, several flares, I have put down to mainly stress. However, I do...

HI All Just a very random question - I have struggled for several months steroid...

lesley2015

•7 years ago

28 Replies

Bicycle Riding with PMR/GCA

I have had PMR since July 2014 and added GCA to the mix in May 2016 along with AFIB in June 2016. Before the AFIB I had ordered a small folding bicycle to...

I have had PMR since July 2014 and added GCA to the mix in May 2016 along with ...

doloris

•8 years ago

24 Replies

Nordic Walking

Well, I finally got to a Nordic Walking information session. Bought the poles - told myself it would be a great birthday present for hubby to give me. It was...

Well, I finally got to a Nordic Walking information session. Bought the poles -...

HeronNS

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Massage and PMR

Hi all, I'm just wondering on people's thoughts regarding massage? My legs are very stiff in the morning when I wake up and I'm wondering whether a massage...

Hi all, I'm just wondering on people's thoughts regarding massage? My legs are v...

Underlee

•8 years ago

24 Replies

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Exercise posts

How many steps should you take every day?

San Francisco Dreadmill?

Knee saga might have started with worn out shoes

Tight leg muscles, is this a new stage of my PMR?

Walking with PMR

Exercise - how much can I do and what types are best?

Physio for pmr

Wretched knee update. Urban poling.

Free Yoga tomorrow

Fitbit Sense

Exercise Boundaries?

Patches

Annapurna IV Expedition (7525m) - Summary

Easy way to garden permanently while ill

scones

Looking on the bright side

With PMR Activity Is A Must.

Exercising with PMR

"Rockin my Rolser!"

Suffers view of causes of PM

High Intensity Interval Training

Don't fall down!

PMR and Sport

Greetings from Cape Town......Cryotherapy.....does it help in final stages of PMR?

DOMS and GCA and PMR

Fascia Pilates & Bowen therapy

horse riding?

Bicycle Riding with PMR/GCA

Nordic Walking

Massage and PMR

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