Fibromyalgia/Weight Loss with PMR | Arthritis Information

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Hi - I was wondering if anyone with PMR here also has Fibromyalgia.  I've had Fibro for 35 years and PMR for one. (I'm 52) The Fibro hadn't been giving me problems - had it pretty much under control till the PMR.  I've gone from 20 mg. of Prednisone to 3 - tried 2 but couldn't function.  I'm still in a lot of pain but can't tell if it's Fibro or PMR. 

Another question - I keep reading how people are gaining weight from the Pred. but I've done the opposite.  I'm a very small person and a good weight for me is 100-105 lbs. - I'm down to 85 and I can't gain!  I found that I had food sensitivities - wheat, dairy - a few years ago and lost weight when those were cut out, but in Dec. when I tried to go down on my Pred., I lost 10 lbs.  Is anyone else having that problem? 

Ok - one last thing.  Has anyone tried anything naturally or found that the food sensitivities are responsible for this condition?  I know that the meds are necessary for a while but I tend to try and get to the root of a problem instead of taking care of only the symptoms.

Sorry I have so many questions, but I feel so alone and reading these posts have helped!

Thanks - Artysn



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