Sudden onset of stiffness in shoulders, hips, lower back, thighs. It started for me 5 weeks ago. Waiting on dr diagnosis. Anyone experienced this? Hurts like hell and severely limits my daily activities.
Thanks.
Posted By: BassFever
Re: Polymyalgia Rhuematica?? - 10/03/18 02:33 PM
Another name for it is Old age.
Posted By: TexDawg
Re: Polymyalgia Rhuematica?? - 10/07/18 05:26 PM
Honestly, i hurt so bad everyday i have just learned to deal with it. Knees are constantly throbbing, sometimes i get a sharp pain in either hip i yell bad words, my thumbs lock up and my elbows are toast. I cant take advil anymore because of the heart issue, extra strength tylenol is all i can take and its worthless. Sigh
Dr finally diagnosed it Polymyalgia Ruehmatica (PMR). Taking Prednisone. 48 hours later and I felt like a new man.
Posted By: TexDawg
Re: Polymyalgia Rhuematica?? - 10/08/18 02:35 PM
Is this a short time illness or recurring?
Posted By: Indianation65
Re: Polymyalgia Rhuematica?? - 10/18/18 06:33 PM
It's all been covered already, old age and steroids to mask the pain of not being 25 anymore.
As my ER doctor buddy always says to me when I ask him about another "body" issue...
"Welcome to your 40s," and that was over 10 years ago for each of us.
...S T R E T C H ! - It's key!
Posted By: Icepick
Re: Polymyalgia Rhuematica?? - 10/21/18 08:35 PM
I just began using CBD.
Since becoming physically active again and putting my joints through some regular workouts I'm experiencing some joint pain associated with osteoarthritis.
I hope to be able to report something positive soon but I just started less than 24 hours ago.
Posted By: Icepick
Re: Polymyalgia Rhuematica?? - 10/27/18 03:41 PM
After using the CBD for a week I can say without a doubt that it works better and faster than any over the counter medicine I've ever bought. I vape my CBD so the relief is almost immediate. It is not a cure nor is it necessarily better than prescribed pain medication.The initial cost seems expensive but when buying a liquid it's not so easy to see how long the bottle can last. I bought the 500 milligram strength and it doesn't take many puffs to make a difference. Do the research and read the first hand testimonials from those who are using CBD. BTW, it was only after a recommendation from a doctor that I began looking into it.
I65- it is temporary until I can see a specialist. Been on Prednisone for 2 weeks. Don’t like oat all but it allows me to walk pain free daily.