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Just introducing myself, I`m 74 yr old Male, recently diagnosed with Polymyalgia. Thank you

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Welcome to the club Oldman_1 the club nobody wants to join. You will get some really useful info on this forum. So go ahead and ask any question you like. As long as it's PMR/GCA related you will get an answer.

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SheffieldJane

Hello again Oldman-1,

So your diagnosis is comfirmed, you are one of us blighted few.

Have you been prescribed Prednisalone? What is your daily dosage?

Please feel free to pick the brains of experienced people here - someone always has an answer. Welcome!

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Hi,

Welcome and have a read through this and then come back with any comments, questions, anytime

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

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Hindags

Hello and welcome. Hope your PMR ride is a smooth one.

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JD4pmr

Hello oldman-1 - just to let you know I'm 77 ! I've had PMR for four years, currently under control on 11mg of prednisolone after a flare up. This is a wonderful forum and you will get a lot of support and advice. Good luck !

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Mitziecat

Hi and welcome to the site. Good luck with your health journey.

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Jackoh

Hello and welcome! I'm sure you will find this forum really helpful as many of us do.

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Patience47

Welcome Oldman - 1

It's good to hear from another male as we seem to be the minority. I am quite sure you will find this forum and wealth of information. Again, welcome.

Edward

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