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How to get assistance at an airport

I have seen airport assistance mentioned many times but never noticed if anyone has said how to go about getting it......so... Can someone please tell me to...

I have seen airport assistance mentioned many times but never noticed if anyone ...

sennetta

•6 years ago

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The Lighter Side: Why LAUGHTER Is GOOD For Us - a Few ‘How To..’ Tips from ‘The Professor..’ ;-)

Greetings All, on a blisteringly Hot Easter Holiday here in the UK!! (Ok, so I exaggerated a little, but what’s new?) :-D Anyway, down to the Serious...

Greetings All, on a blisteringly Hot Easter Holiday here in the UK!! (Ok, so I...

markbenjamin57

•6 years ago

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Downdate !

On New Year's Eve I bought myself a walking stick. My oh 'so full of myself' achievement of 2mg Pred per day in mid December had flared into agonizing carpel...

On New Year's Eve I bought myself a walking stick. My oh 'so full of myself' ach...

fren

•6 years ago

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Steriods

7 years ago i had 5 stents and a year ago i got angina. For 2 years ive been taking predisilone 5 mg fot rhumatoid arthritis but i got pancreatitis and was...

7 years ago i had 5 stents and a year ago i got angina. For 2 years ive been tak...

Augustus-6

•6 years ago

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...and my little Easter Bunny!

Alleviating all my PMR/GCA woes, this little guy makes my heart sing and fills it with joy!

Alleviating all my PMR/GCA woes, this little guy makes my heart sing and fills i...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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My little Easter Bunny

Just to wish you all a very Happy Easter. Hope it is relaxing and stress free😊

Just to wish you all a very Happy Easter. Hope it is relaxing and stress free😊...

morrison

•6 years ago

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Ups and Downs of Life

The great news is: I have been off Pred for a week - without pain and even the arthritis is lying low. All in all I haven't been feeling so well in quite a...

The great news is: I have been off Pred for a week - without pain and even the a...

MarsiJay

•6 years ago

44 Replies

NSAIDs or not?

I’ve just been reading the information on the PMR-GCA website and in the FAQs it says not to take NSAIDS yet my Dr prescribed Naproxen 500mg twice a day. I’ve...

I’ve just been reading the information on the PMR-GCA website and in the FAQs it...

Nanapat12

•6 years ago

47 Replies

Surgery

I am due to have surgery within the next couple of weeks and am worried how I will cope with my prednisone.what happens if I can’t take it the day of my...

I am due to have surgery within the next couple of weeks and am worried how I wi...

Manchesterlady

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Reducing dose

Thank you for all the helpful replies I have received.

Angelabur

•6 years ago

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Tinnitus

Hi All Just a query, it seems Tinnitus is often mentioned. I have PMR/GCA and have suffered with tinnitus now for over 2 years. It is always in the background,...

Hi All Just a query, it seems Tinnitus is often mentioned. I have PMR/GCA and ha...

lesley2015

•6 years ago

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Advice please for flying

On Tuesday we're flying off to visit our daughter and grandson in Jersey City. Last time we went was a Christmas just over 2 years ago and my husband and I...

On Tuesday we're flying off to visit our daughter and grandson in Jersey City. L...

Louisepenygraig

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Chest infections

Hi - this is my first post but I have been reading all your posts for some time now and always with gratitude for the shared experiences and good advice....

Hi - this is my first post but I have been reading all your posts for some time ...

grannyouch

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Chicken pox and PMR

Hello Everybody and a happy Easter to you all. I have not posted for awhile but have tried to continue reading on the site when possible. This is due to the...

Hello Everybody and a happy Easter to you all. I have not posted for awhile but...

Mitziecat

•6 years ago

24 Replies

PMR??? Correct diagnosis??

My GP has diagnosed me with PMR but I’m not convinced. Severe stiffness for 2 days but only minor aches and pains before after that. Residual issues with...

My GP has diagnosed me with PMR but I’m not convinced. Severe stiffness for 2 da...

Nanapat12

•6 years ago

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Happy Easter! Year in how many to go:)

Hi everyone Thanks for posting I do so enjoy reading everyone’s updates and progress. I am a year and 1 month on from diagnosis! What a year! There are...

Hi everyone Thanks for posting I do so enjoy reading everyone’s updates and pro...

JulieR2

•6 years ago

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New to PMR ugh!

Hi all, Newly diagnosed with PMR a few weeks ago. My first dose of prednisone started at 10mg. Less than a month on 9 mg now but after reading many posts from...

Hi all, Newly diagnosed with PMR a few weeks ago. My first dose of prednisone st...

Leilagirl

•6 years ago

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The Lighter Side: What Matters Most in Life? - Some Gentle Wisdom from those with Valuable Experience... ;-)

Greetings to All Polymylingerers and Pred Playmates - wherever you are across our (now and ever expanding) Global PMR and GCA Community. On the prelude to...

Greetings to All Polymylingerers and Pred Playmates - wherever you are across ou...

markbenjamin57

•6 years ago

37 Replies

PMR been there, there again

About two years ago I was diagnosed with PMR and did the 6 months of Prednizone -- started at 10mg -- tapered to 0mg. Then bit by bit the pain and fatigue...

About two years ago I was diagnosed with PMR and did the 6 months of Prednizone ...

bajl

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Re outcome from my last post ' a tablet too far '

I have just come from a consultation with my rheumatologist, amongst other things i asked about the dreaded weekly Alendronic Acid tablet my doctor insisted i...

I have just come from a consultation with my rheumatologist, amongst other thing...

Jud666

•6 years ago

23 Replies

New guy, PMR uncertainty

I am a 67 year old male diagnosed in Nov after presenting with extreme stiffness and pain. Unable to get up out of a chair, put on a shirt or put my arms above...

I am a 67 year old male diagnosed in Nov after presenting with extreme stiffness...

Chancegdnr

•6 years ago

19 Replies

What about plaquenil?

Saw my rheumatologist Tuesday. I was diagnosed in September and started on 20mg of prednisone. I have been at 7mg of prednisone for 3 weeks. I’ve been at 7...

Saw my rheumatologist Tuesday. I was diagnosed in September and started on 20mg ...

Lanakay

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Not sure what to do next

Hi (I used to be Calvi but changed my email and couldn't remember my log in details so found it easier to start again!) Briefly, I was diagnosed with PMR in...

Hi (I used to be Calvi but changed my email and couldn't remember my log in deta...

Urtica

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Heath issue

What if my esr rate is 54 and i am only 17 yrs old . I have joints pain whuch become worse day to day .

What if my esr rate is 54 and i am only 17 yrs old . I have joints pain whuch be...

Saher

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Reducing Prednisolone to prepare for operation

Diagnosed with PMR in July 2015. Started on 15mg Pred and reduced to 7mg . In August 2017 diagnosed with a flare and Pred increased to 15mg. Reduced to 10mg by...

Diagnosed with PMR in July 2015. Started on 15mg Pred and reduced to 7mg . In Au...

Valnvaughan

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Carrot Cake and Wine

It may have been that huge piece of scrumcious carrot cake; I haven't had sugar or wheat for that matter, in ages! It could have been the three (rather large)...

It may have been that huge piece of scrumcious carrot cake; I haven't had sugar ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Next date for meeting in chertsey Surrey?

Can't quite figure out how to use the site correctly but can anyone let me know what date the meeting is in chertsey Surrey please?

Can't quite figure out how to use the site correctly but can anyone let me know ...

Jamie345

•6 years ago

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Doctor spots illness and saves man’s sight

What a great rheumatologist! http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/16121372.Doctor_spots_illness_and_saves_man___s_sight/ “I saw my GP who became alarmed and said...

What a great rheumatologist! http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/16121372.Doctor_s...

IdasMum

•6 years ago

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Positive Rhuemetologist appt

Well I shared with the doctor that I can not take the new med ever for fibromyalgia. He said let's try and get you back steady again on your Prednisone and...

Well I shared with the doctor that I can not take the new med ever for fibromyal...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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I bet more than a few women here can relate to this article

http://www.wbur.org/npr/597159133/how-bad-medicine-dismisses-and-misdiagnoses-womens-symptoms

http://www.wbur.org/npr/597159133/how-bad-medicine-dismisses-and-misdiagnoses-wo...

Insight329

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - PMRGCAuk | HealthUnlocked

PMRGCAuk

All posts for March 2018

How to get assistance at an airport

The Lighter Side: Why LAUGHTER Is GOOD For Us - a Few ‘How To..’ Tips from ‘The Professor..’ ;-)

Downdate !

Steriods

...and my little Easter Bunny!

My little Easter Bunny

Ups and Downs of Life

NSAIDs or not?

Surgery

Reducing dose

Tinnitus

Advice please for flying

Chest infections

Chicken pox and PMR

PMR??? Correct diagnosis??

Happy Easter! Year in how many to go:)

New to PMR ugh!

The Lighter Side: What Matters Most in Life? - Some Gentle Wisdom from those with Valuable Experience... ;-)

PMR been there, there again

Re outcome from my last post ' a tablet too far '

New guy, PMR uncertainty

What about plaquenil?

Not sure what to do next

Heath issue

Reducing Prednisolone to prepare for operation

Carrot Cake and Wine

Next date for meeting in chertsey Surrey?

Doctor spots illness and saves man’s sight

Positive Rhuemetologist appt

I bet more than a few women here can relate to this article

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