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Reducing prednisolone with Methotrexate- what happens after?
I am on 7 mg pred for PMR and it just about controls my symptoms though I get quite stiff in my hips and neck. I reduced to 5 mg in early 2022 having met my condition first in June 2021. I think I reduced too quickly and have since had several flares. My rheumatologist wants me to start methotrexate
I am on 7 mg pred for PMR and it just about controls my symptoms though I get quite stiff in my hips and neck. I reduced to 5 mg in early 2022 having met my condition first in June 2021. I think I reduced too quickly and have since had several flares. My rheumatologist wants me to start methotrexate
Smithie49
in
PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
A bit confused!
I’m also taking 5mg of
Prednisone
, until the methotrexate kicks in (so the nurse said). I’m currently having blood tests every two weeks and last week the consultant phoned me to say my white blood cells were very high. He asked if I had an infection of any kind, which I don’t.
I’m also taking 5mg of
Prednisone
, until the methotrexate kicks in (so the nurse said). I’m currently having blood tests every two weeks and last week the consultant phoned me to say my white blood cells were very high. He asked if I had an infection of any kind, which I don’t.
Kati66
in
NRAS
1 year ago
Blood pressure
I was switched to a betracept,
prednisone
,mycrophenolate and now blood pressure rising.i was on 5mg of amlodipine before the switch to beltacept 2 months ago thenit stared going up so was told to take 10 mg of amlodipine and bp was around 135 to 155,so dr switched me to telmistan/amlodipine combo 40mg
I was switched to a betracept,
prednisone
,mycrophenolate and now blood pressure rising.i was on 5mg of amlodipine before the switch to beltacept 2 months ago thenit stared going up so was told to take 10 mg of amlodipine and bp was around 135 to 155,so dr switched me to telmistan/amlodipine combo 40mg
Parkerbarker
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Kidney Transplant
1 year ago
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Colonoscopy and Prednisolone
I am booked for a colonoscopy on 21 December at 2:40 pm. I have no other details and await a nurse to ring prior to the procedure. This news has not helped my anxiety, which has, of late increased to a high level for various reasons. I’ve read, and heard from friends, many horror stories about the medication
I am booked for a colonoscopy on 21 December at 2:40 pm. I have no other details and await a nurse to ring prior to the procedure. This news has not helped my anxiety, which has, of late increased to a high level for various reasons. I’ve read, and heard from friends, many horror stories about the medication
Lclmlbls
in
PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Losing my hair
Hi Anyone losing their hair on prednisolone??
Hi Anyone losing their hair on prednisolone??
bookbear68
in
PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
PMR/Prednisolone and dental implants
Hi, I’m enquiring as to whether anyone else has experienced issues with their dental implants since being diagnosed with PMR and taking Prednisolone. I’ve been having trouble with one of my dental implants for a couple of weeks and on seeing the dentist today have been told that the implant has loosened
Hi, I’m enquiring as to whether anyone else has experienced issues with their dental implants since being diagnosed with PMR and taking Prednisolone. I’ve been having trouble with one of my dental implants for a couple of weeks and on seeing the dentist today have been told that the implant has loosened
Tiggy70
in
PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
was it the wrong time to take myself off ibandronic acid?
Hello folks, feeling a bit out of my depths at the moment. I am now 5 years on prednisolone and, after discovering this wonderful forum was on a very slow tapering, got to 6.5 mgs but a bad cold followed by stressful events and I’m back to 7.5 mgs. My husband has recently been diagnosed with non-hodgkins
Hello folks, feeling a bit out of my depths at the moment. I am now 5 years on prednisolone and, after discovering this wonderful forum was on a very slow tapering, got to 6.5 mgs but a bad cold followed by stressful events and I’m back to 7.5 mgs. My husband has recently been diagnosed with non-hodgkins
allofaquandry
in
PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Highly elevated ESR and CRP but no symptoms of a flare
Hi All, I have gotten so much help from this forum - it is so incredibly valuable. I welcome your feedback on the issue I am currently experiencing. I've had PMR since 2018. I'm currently on 5mg prednisolone and 20mg of leflunomide (for almost 3 years). I have no other health issues. I work full
Hi All, I have gotten so much help from this forum - it is so incredibly valuable. I welcome your feedback on the issue I am currently experiencing. I've had PMR since 2018. I'm currently on 5mg prednisolone and 20mg of leflunomide (for almost 3 years). I have no other health issues. I work full
Travisdecember
in
PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
Raised calcium levels on prednisolone for pmr and long term lithium
my calcium levels are raised and have been for some time. At the last blood test they were 0.61. They have been 0.64. I’m not sure when the alarm bells will ring for the medical profession. A GP at our practice would not refer me to an NHS endocrinologist. I have been to see one privately. I have done
my calcium levels are raised and have been for some time. At the last blood test they were 0.61. They have been 0.64. I’m not sure when the alarm bells will ring for the medical profession. A GP at our practice would not refer me to an NHS endocrinologist. I have been to see one privately. I have done
Elizabethjane7861
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PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
Down to 1 mg Pred and how to let go?!
I feel much better than 2018 and will always be grateful to the
prednisone
, but I do now know I have some arthritis and skeletal issues that cause some of the continuing discomfort. The reason I would like to let go of the Pred is not the weight - that came off several months ago.
I feel much better than 2018 and will always be grateful to the
prednisone
, but I do now know I have some arthritis and skeletal issues that cause some of the continuing discomfort. The reason I would like to let go of the Pred is not the weight - that came off several months ago.
bluegirl7
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Knuckle and Knee pain
My partner is down to 5mg
prednisone
, has been at this for 6 years or so and now has pain and swelling in one hand’s knuckles as well as her knees.
My partner is down to 5mg
prednisone
, has been at this for 6 years or so and now has pain and swelling in one hand’s knuckles as well as her knees.
PPower
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
After 2 yes and a taper to half a mg daily, now have infections and started a full flare up
Advice please, don't know what dose to take? Posted a couple of weeks ago, as I had tapered slowly over two years and was on last half a mg Prednisolone daily, when hands and wrists became enflamed. Tried increase to 5mg daily for a week, returned to 1mg . Then got tummy bug, followed by Diverticulitis
Advice please, don't know what dose to take? Posted a couple of weeks ago, as I had tapered slowly over two years and was on last half a mg Prednisolone daily, when hands and wrists became enflamed. Tried increase to 5mg daily for a week, returned to 1mg . Then got tummy bug, followed by Diverticulitis
Allum
in
PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
Talked to PCP about tapering, he says go from 20mg to 15mg prednisone using a pill splitter
But my PCP also poo-pooed the idea of small dose pills of
prednisone
like 5mg, 2.5,g or 1mg which it seems some people take. Wants me to try a big taper next week to 15mg from 20mg. What do you think will happen? At 20mg, I still can feel some pain after waking in the am, and at might I get stiff.
But my PCP also poo-pooed the idea of small dose pills of
prednisone
like 5mg, 2.5,g or 1mg which it seems some people take. Wants me to try a big taper next week to 15mg from 20mg. What do you think will happen? At 20mg, I still can feel some pain after waking in the am, and at might I get stiff.
sdowney717
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
ESR CRP Results
I had a blood test four weeks ago and my CRP was 12.6; at that stage I was on 6.5mg a day
prednisone
, tapering (using DL's plan) from my original dose rate of 20mg daily which I started on in Nov 2020.
I had a blood test four weeks ago and my CRP was 12.6; at that stage I was on 6.5mg a day
prednisone
, tapering (using DL's plan) from my original dose rate of 20mg daily which I started on in Nov 2020.
Hankb
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
PMR & GCA: A Survival Guide
Book arrived yesterday afternoon - thank you to all who referenced it in your posts to me - it's read and about to be re-read! It's the first engaging piece of literature that I've been able to concentrate on for months! (for some reason I can't access the website www.polywotsit.com - does it still exist
Book arrived yesterday afternoon - thank you to all who referenced it in your posts to me - it's read and about to be re-read! It's the first engaging piece of literature that I've been able to concentrate on for months! (for some reason I can't access the website www.polywotsit.com - does it still exist
Hopeful66
in
PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
how quickly did you feel relief by taking prednisolone?
posted before about potential PMR. Painful bilateral shoulders, upper and lower back pain, neck pain, sacroiliac, thigh pain etc. raised. Inflammation markers so prescribed 15mg prednisolone with repeat bloods after 2 weeks. Just wondering if this is PMR, how soon can I possibly find some relief?
posted before about potential PMR. Painful bilateral shoulders, upper and lower back pain, neck pain, sacroiliac, thigh pain etc. raised. Inflammation markers so prescribed 15mg prednisolone with repeat bloods after 2 weeks. Just wondering if this is PMR, how soon can I possibly find some relief?
Hephzi
in
PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
pain….is it PMR or something else?
I’m on 9 mg of
prednisone
and haven’t tried increasing the dose, if this isn’t PMR. My latest sed rate, CPR are right at the edge of being over the limit, been steadily increasing for 3 months.
I’m on 9 mg of
prednisone
and haven’t tried increasing the dose, if this isn’t PMR. My latest sed rate, CPR are right at the edge of being over the limit, been steadily increasing for 3 months.
Mstiles
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
titrating down Prednisolone
Titrating down your prednisolone becomes more problematic the lower the dose you are on so the reaction can be more profound, e.g if you are on 4mg for example & you reduce 1mg that is actually 25%. I titrate down 1mg every 6 weeks & have found I am having ‘withdrawal symptoms more than before so have
Titrating down your prednisolone becomes more problematic the lower the dose you are on so the reaction can be more profound, e.g if you are on 4mg for example & you reduce 1mg that is actually 25%. I titrate down 1mg every 6 weeks & have found I am having ‘withdrawal symptoms more than before so have
DHEH
in
PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
Sword of Damocles
Hi, I am a month away from completing my initial treatment (external beam and brachytherapy, followed by 2 years of Lupron, Zytiga, and
prednisone
). I am not sure what to expect as my oncologist was not effusive in showing me a life I can expect.
Hi, I am a month away from completing my initial treatment (external beam and brachytherapy, followed by 2 years of Lupron, Zytiga, and
prednisone
). I am not sure what to expect as my oncologist was not effusive in showing me a life I can expect.
JayJinxed8112
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
Prednisolone reduction and Anxiety
I have been taking
prednisone
for 9 months now for GCA I began with 60 my per day and have reduced to 8mg per day.
I have been taking
prednisone
for 9 months now for GCA I began with 60 my per day and have reduced to 8mg per day.
Ellie11711
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
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