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ea0099p32 | Adrenal and Cardiovascular Endocrinology | ECE2024

Physical activity after planned cessation of prednisolone treatment in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica and/or giant cell arteritis: baseline data from the double edge-replace study

Stankovic Jelena , Lund MarieLouise , Dreyer AnjaFenger , Al-Jorani Hajir , Boesen Victor Brun , Borresen StinaWillemoes , Christensen LouiseLehmann , Feldt-Rasmussen Ulla , Glintborg Dorte , Hansen Simon Boggild , Jensen Richard Christian , Jorgensen NannaThurmann , Bislev LiseSofie , Tei Randi , Andersen Marianne , Jorgensen JensOtto

Introduction: Myopathy is a known and dreaded adverse effect of pharmacological glucocorticoid (GC) treatment, but its impact on daily physical activity is not known.Aim: To measure spontaneous physical activity and musculoskeletal function in patients shortly after planned cessation of long-term (>12 weeks) prednisolone treatment.Patients and methods: Baseline data from an ongoing nation-wide prospective study (DOUBLE EDGE &#1...

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Physical activity after planned cessation of prednisolone treatment in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica and/or giant cell arteritis: baseline data from the double edge-replace study

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