PMR | Rheumatoid Arthritis | Autoimmune Illnesses Recommended for you

One morning a few months after placing in a 5 K Lance Armstrong Race, thirteen years ago I could hardly get out of bed. My muscles were weak and screaming. I was eventually diagnosed with PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica). This is my story for all of you women who now have an autoimmune illness or thank you may have one. Signs, information links and coping. You are not alone and there can be a great life ahead in spite of your diagnosis.

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All comments will be appreciated and answered. Have a great day and thanks for watching.

LIFE OVER SIXTY WITH SANDRA

Life and thoughts and just about everything under the sun. The only order to it is life itself as lived. Natural chaos! I am married and have three grown children who are interested in breeding horses, flying and creating. My youngest is the lead singer/songwriter of the Grammy nominated band, Tonic, Emerson Hart. So here I am, wanting to read about you and at the same time bringing you along with me to mine. I hope you will find me just as interesting as I do you! Hop aboard for the ride.

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[janconn]

Thank you for sharing your story! I was diagnosis ed with MS at 21. I had the kind that would flare up, get a short shot of prednisone and get back to life. However, in the summer of 2017, I began to not feel myself. I was looking forward to retirement and traveling. It took my doctors til December to tell me my MS had morphed to Myasthenia Gravis MG). It is a life threatening autoimmune disease that causes your nerves to quit talkingto your muscles. To say I took a nose dive into depression and self-lothing would be an understatement! Because I could not go anymore, friends and family went by the wayside, I had to take a forced retirement and due to bills, am in a financial disaster! Then one day back in January, while scrolling thru You Tube, I came across this beautiful, gracious lady! It was you! You spoke to me and watching your videos brought me out of my depression. I began to put lipstick on, got my hair cut where it was easier to manage and even began to get dressed!

Fast forward to tonight. I think this video was meant for me to hear. Every video I see, I feel a new friend is talking to me and encouraging me to get better, to learn who the new me is. I am beginning to slowly get new makeup (I discovered E.L.F. products) I am saving up for their facial cleanser routine. I am also going to Good Will to find some summer clothes. I have gained some weight through this journey. I am now following a Mediterranean Diet and even on prednisone, I have lost 10 lbs. Thank you Sandra for being my angel here on earth and helping me begin to find the new me! Hugs!

[lindasteele]

I'm 69. I have 3 autoimmune diseases. I take no meds, too many side effects. Just trying to do this with diet. Anyway, glad I found you. Such a beautiful lady.

[ragdollmay]

I was just diagnosed with PMR this week. Exactly as you described. Such intense pain that I wouldn't have believed possible. I'm on Prednisone and need to find a good Rheumatologist. I was so healthy, active, and strong. Now I can barely walk or lift my arms. Coming to the realization of losing my health is devastating. Thank you for making this video. I appreciate it so much. Wishing you and your daughter good health.

[TheZLady]

Thank you for sharing your story, Sandra. I have watched your videos for quite awhile now, but never saw this video before. I am 71 and was just diagnosed yesterday after many months of living with the dreadful pain and uncertainty of what was happening to me. I have been very depressed and suicidal in the past few months as none of the doctors I had seen had a clue and seemed to think I was just seeking drugs! I had decided that if this is all I could expect in life, I was done! After praying fervently to find a doctor that could understand and come up with a diagnosis, I finally did. I am not looking forward to taking the Prednisone for an extended time and all of the problems it may cause, but I sure am looking forward to some relief! Thank you for your continuing inspiration!

[graceplease]

While this video is a few years old Sandra, I’d like to say thank you for making one such as this. Your comforting words and calming voice are much needed. I’m so glad you are in remission now but I’m sorry to hear of your daughters condition. Hoping she is coping. My father is also afflicted with psoriatic arthritis along with Ankylosing. At menopause, I too, developed extreme and chronic pain. That was seven years ago. Chronic pain is such cruel path to be assigned.
I do so enjoy each of your uploads. Truly, I become so very excited when you have a new one. So, thank you again, Grace

[obtwo]

Bless You !! Recently diagnosed, and feeling so dreadfully alone and distraught, and now I find you... I have followed your Channel for some weeks/months now, but this topic tonight has been lifesaving for me. Sincere thanks...

[nanastevens]

Thank you for sharing your story. This is not spoken about very often. Many of the doctors Don't know much about and getting appropriate care is difficult. Having a debilitating autoimmune disorder Doesn't show on the outside for the most part and people tend to think you are just being lazy when you are unable to do something. The amazing results the pharmacy companies tout are not the norm for most. Thanks again for shining a light on this.

[addie]

How amazing and wonderful you were able to recover from PMR! On a positive note re: psoriatic arthritis, I have a family member diagnosed with PA years ago. He did not tolerate methotrexate but is doing very well on other meds!! Praying for your daughter that she too will get wisdom for the right plan for her💓

[bettysharp]

One reason I feel inspired by you is that you give me hope... I have had chronic fatigue syndrome that stayed in a more dormit stage until the last 5 years...when I see that you came out of that cycle and can now live a more normal life... It gives me hope that I could go into remission again ..some days I struggle to stand up to cook breakfast.. some days I feel that I have to come to my senses and start taking Lyrica as the doctor suggested.. (I'm holding out) .. thanks for sharing your story because it gives hope to us that we may not be stuck in this condition.. I'm 64 and the last few years...I am struggling with issues that came over me in a matter of a few months... Mainly.. tachycardia.. increasing beta blockers... Hating having to add them to my life... Side effects suck.. weight gain.. when I see your positive outlook on life and getting on the other side of the illness... It lets me know that I may be able to get back to my old self..one day I was normal.. the next feeling like the flu and my heart beating so fast I couldn't walk... I asked them to test for Lyme disease..it was negative.. but I believe I had something happen such as a mosquito bite.. like West Nile virus.. etc.. I think there are virus carried by insects that can suddenly effect your health and mimic other illnesses

[pamelastark]

Sandra,
So sorry to hear this about your daughter. I know someone who was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and later found out it was Lyme.

[margokerby]

Please see Dr. Eric Berg's YouTube video which explains how Vitamin D3 combined with K2 is a wonderful alternative to Prednisone. He also explains how vitamin K2 keeps the calcium out of the arteries and in the bones, where it belongs. This is not medical advice because I am not a doctor, but I trust the information provided to the world by Dr. Berg, and if this info can help someone out there, that would be fantastic! Blessings to all!

[lyndaalexander]

Hi Sandra. I'm so happy to have found your channel. I'm going to be 68 in a few weeks and was diagnosed with PMR a year ago. My symptoms were exactly the same as yours. I'm also being treated with prednisone, started at ten mg and now gradually reducing, down to eight mg. Thank you for helping me to realize that this weight gain and inability to lose the ten pounds no matter what I do is not something to feel guilty about. I'm going to try to move on and just accept it for what it is and be thankful that I am pain free. Love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[FiftyPlusBeauty]

Hi sweetie. I loved your video. I was diagnosed with RA years ago but I healed myself. Please refer your daughter to the road back.org website. That website led me to antibiotic treatment and then the Paleo Autoimmune diet got rid of the rest of my pain. Bless you and your daughter. I am so glad you're well.💝

[psakbar]

Thank you so much for this. On a friend's recommendation I subscribed to your channel and am now enjoying an evening of your videos. Imagine my surprise when this one on PMR popped up! I have Hashimoto's, also autoimmune, and recently experienced a flash so severe I thought I was having a stroke and was admitted to the ER twice in three days. Am now left with symptoms similar to those you describe. Again thank you for your info, your beauty, and your generosity in sharing. I am excited to hear more from you!

[awesomemom]

I was diagnosed with PMR in 2016 at age 52. I’ve been in and out of remission several times. I just had a flare and have to go back on prednisone. I dread it because I will get fatter than I already am! Thank you for making this video and telling us not to focus on the outside. Your video really helped me.

[rachellebigelow]

Thanks so much for your video. I was diagnosed a month ago after onset 5 months earlier. I actually feel lucky with the diagnosis after studying other conditions. I'm sorry you had to go thru the process for 6 years. I have been following you for a year or so. I love your spirit. God bless you.

[sharonhardy]

Thank you Sandra. This is an important topic and I enjoyed your story. In my early 30s, when my son was born, I had a fairly severe case of postpartum depression. From there I have many of the autoimmune illness and they have such a profound affect. Insomnia, depression/anxiety, psoriasis, you get the picture. Anyway I am now 65 and am treated for each illness by a different specialist. Sorry, I didn’t mean to rattle on I just appreciate your channel.

[barbaraarzooni]

Thank you for your video. I was diagnosed w/PMR in 2016...the pain is too much for me. It is now March 2023 & I'm still on steroids..just to function. My bellyfat bothers me so much. I eat well, I exercise, but if I do too much..I'm in excruciating pain. You are an inspiration! I am hoping it will leave me like it did you. Have a great day. Much love.🥰

[gretchenepstein]

Uplifting as always Sandra. Feel so much better after listening to you. Thank you for sharing. Lots of love

[jackiemartinez]

6 months from my 30th birthday I woke up and fell flat on my face from the pain in my ankles and knees. After several tests I was diagnosed with RA and it was hard on me. I bowled, played softball and volleyball and couldn't any longer due to the extreme pain in my extremities. I am 65 and although there are some bad days I feel better than I did those first years after diagnosis. I didn't always follow the doctor's orders those first few years because I was so angry at my body 😢 but discovered I felt better when I took my meds and then worked on changing my attitude 😁 I also realized I HAVE RA I am NOT RA and that helped. Thanks for sharing this!