Thought you would like this.

[morrison]

As you all know on this site I have been a bit down and just tired I reckon. This disease takes it out of you which ever way we turn. Do too little, we're bored....do too much we're exhausted. Who wins? Us with our own bodies which ever way we feel as independent people just somehow can't win. Well I hope my photo makes you all share a future in life and happines for this Christmas . They are our future in happiness. I wish you all on this site, who by the way are the most amazing people I Have ever met with this thing that we have. We understand each other through ups and downs. Each to our own. As Uncle MB would say HIP HIP HORRAY or would that be Tedski? To all have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy 2019. Much love to you all Janette xxx

[SheffieldJane]

Have a great Christmas Janette! I hope 2019 is one of those really special years when everything works out perfectly. Xx

[morrison in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thank you Jane. I am most certainly have a lot of changes in 2019. God willing. Xx

[York54]

Janette, wishing you a healthy and happy Christmas and New Year!🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 xxxx

[Sho-Sho]

Gorgeous photo - A Very Happy Christmas to you.

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Dear Janette, I hope you to have a lovely Christmas and more importunely, I hope 2019 is YOUR very best year yet!!!! I hope it brings you all you wish for and presents you with endless new possibilities! Much love, xxxx

[markbenjamin57]

Greetings morrison (Janette)

I think your Post sums it up, esp your comment: "Do too little, we're bored.. do too much we're exhausted. Who wins?" Such a dilemma - I know it well!

As you say, this really is a very special Advice and Support / Experience Sharing community for those of Us Lot with PMR and GCA. And Yep: these types of serious and chronic AI illnesses can cause even the most resilient of us to feel 'down' at times.

My Philosophy? Try to roll-with the inevitable Ups and Downs, remember that you are not alone on the PMR / GCA Journey, and try to keep positive about the future. Things can and often will get better. Just be patient..

As for Tedski's Philosophy? I asked him today. His reply: (q.) 'He / She Who Sins, Grins'. Enough said?

Best wishes to you and all here for a peaceful Christmas and a Positive, more healthy 2019.

'Uncle' MB

[morrison in reply to markbenjamin57]

I'm most certainly always grin but don't tell Tedski. He will have my guts for garters. Sssshhh. Don't waken him. Ha ha. Xx

[trish29]

Hi Janette ,What you say is so true . Wishing you and All on this Forum a Happy Christmas and as pain free as possible. Best wishes trish29 x

[Rimmy]

Many thanks and all good wishes to you as well Janette for the best possible year in 2019 -Do have a great Christmas !!

Best wishes

Rimmy

[Thaiboxing]

Hi All hope you have a great xmas without too much pain Just wanted to ask if any one out there had stiff neck with pins and needles going through back of the head with a sharp pain like a knife in the back of the head I have GCA & PMR am down to 10 prem but cant getb rid of the pins and needles help !! Thaiboxing xx

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Thaiboxing]

I have tingling/pins and needles in my shoulderblades and it occasionally runs up my neck to the back of my head. It is due to myofscial pain syndrome and tight mucles irritating nerves nearby. It has been part of my PMR right since the start,