I take 14 different meds for PMR, high BP, hypothyroidism, osteoarthritis. I had a AF episode 2 weeks ago and had to go to A&E. There was slight UTI too. This has not cleared with self medication on Mannose and caused 2 changes of clothes yesterday as crutches slow my walking( waiting for 2nd hip replacement in 6 months due next month). I also have alternate constipation and diahorrea since Naproxen was added to my med list. So GP very understanding, sending urine sample for testing but have antibiototic to take. Stop Naproxen, increase co- codamol. Add an antidepressant to lift mood. And vastly increase the Lactulose for aiding constipation. So minus 1 plus 3 meds!
I hope ....hope some of this will be resolved when hip op takes place.
I told my long suffering Hubbie that the antidepressant leaflet says give to a partner or friend to read.......he continues to stick with his computer screen.
Lunch with friends for her birthday today. And weekend away with 12 couples in our sports car plus bike rack carrying my wheelchair......fun??
Thanks for reading. Just needed to share.
Valerie
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Gosh I felt your distress. I too hate taking meds but don't have as many as you. What really rang a bell with me was your descnription of struggling to get around with crutches and not getting to the loo in time. It really got me low as well.
Had my hip replacement 18 months ago now. That was the last time I was on 10mg pred. Since then I have had all sorts of problems and stress, personal and physical but today I have tried 10mg again.
Fingers crossed things are getting better and you wont be too far behind me on the road to recovery.We'll get there.
MGR V8 with 3.9 litre engine! Boy, can she go! I've done 105 mph on a German autobahn. Hubbie has washed and polished her, bike rack fitted, clothes sorted ready to pack......need a few hours rest. Still dashing to bathroom. Hope that clears up with antibiotics. Car is on display all day Sat and Sun at event on IOW and we'll be with wheelchair outdoors. Booked a boat trip as "no need to walk" after checking I can board the boat by phone. Oh, how easy it all was prior to PMR and hips!
I love my car. 🏎 Mine is purlescent dark green, 2 beige leather very comfy seats, walnut dashboard and black mohair collapsible roof and fabulous heater. We are staying at Warners adults only hotel with pool, bowling. And evening entertainment. Promised myself one dance per night.
You will definitely not regret having a hip op. One of the most successful ops in the world. Glad you have stopped Naproxen as it is an NSAID and it is recommended not to take it with pred
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Good afternoon!
Hip impingement
More time on initial 15mg dose of prednisone 
Fed up and limping around trying to walk my dog on a crutch!
