any info on polymyalgia

[stevie m]

Hi,

I'm being tested for polymyalia rheumatica (constant muscle/joint ache and stiffness). If confirmed positive then a long course of cortico steroids will be in order to sort it out. Theses steroids have many unwanted side effects, bone thinning, some hair loss possible, facial weight gain(moonface effect).
Is there anything out there that would have the same results as the steroids but with less effects. Or has anyone any other tips on easing the aches etc.
I have googled it and found out most of this info.

[stokeace]

steve my dear old mum has got this she is 75 bless her and all i can say is that its not pleasent at all and i hope your tests come back negative.her knees and elbows were very painful and she has just started to use emu oil [brought off e bay] and after years of discomfort she is actually having pain free days.sure its no cure but it sure seems to be helping my mum its not physcological because she can now at least bend her knees and elbows.hope things turn out ok for you mate,

[thugulike]

It might turn out to be fibromyalgia instead. I suffered immense pain from FM until someone recommended magnesium maleate tablets which worked like a dream. It disappeared after 3 years which was what the doctor told me would happen. Hope you get good news.