Flare Up News!

[V1a4]

Good morning all! After a couple of days on 5mg pred, I am already feeling the benefits of increasing the dose. The symptoms of flare up have lessened and I can get out of bed at the first attempt! Showering is easier and my pain level has dropped, leading to a much happier me!

Have a GP appointment on Wednesday to assess if I am fit enough for the upcoming ankle surgery.

Hope all our PMR community are experiencing some positivity too.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Good - just shows there is no point trying to fight it through at too low a dose. It really does get you nowhere - and is likely to help the rehab after ankle surgery.

[SheffieldJane]

Great news! Let us know what they say about the operation.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Good to hear you’re feeling better. Also good luck with surgery - as and when.

[Blearyeyed]

That's great news .

Good luck with the GP , you never know getting a bit of strength back by increasing the dose may well make it more possible for you to get that surgery done .

[YuliK]

Those hot showers are wonderful 😎 it helps me get motivated every morning.

I'm sure at 5mg pred you will have no problems to go ahead with your surgery.

Good luck dear, and keep us updated. 👍

YuliK. 🌹

[Constance13 in reply to YuliK]

I don't like them (hot showers)!😏 I miss soaking in a bath. Can get in but not out - if my husband wasn't there I would have been stuck for life. He refuses to get me out any more.😢😢