Womans Weekly has an article on PMR & GCA

[HappyDiamonds]

I buy Womans Weekly most weeks because Im a keen knitter and they have some lovely knitting patterns. Was quite surprised to read this weeks issue in bed last night and find an article written in their Doctors column on Polymyalgia and ending with a small paragraph on GCA. Nothing new for us but always good to make people aware and make this disease better known. Must admit its the first time I have ever seen it mentioned.

[Kendrew]

I saw it too and like you said, it gave just standard information on the condition so didn't really hilight how life- changing it can be. Nevertheless, it raises awareness and brings it to people's attention, which can only be a good thing.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Woman’s weekly -always reminds me of this! - youtu.be/fFI5Jl_IqsE(Not working as expected?)

[Pangolin43 in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you for reminding me of this. It really made me laugh! 😀

[HappyDiamonds in reply to DorsetLady]

Brilliant isn't it? Great to see again.

[piglette in reply to DorsetLady]

I thought of that song on reading the first post too. I have just read her biography “Let’s Do It”, really enjoyable, I would recommend it.

[dartmoorlass in reply to DorsetLady]

Ahhhhhhh - the brilliant Victoria, thanks DL, loads of laughs!

[WeAreAllMutants in reply to DorsetLady]

What a hoot! As an American I had never heard of the Dinner Ladies but you've put me onto them through this delightful vid of Victoria Wood. Thank you.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to WeAreAllMutants]

She was brilliant! Great loss to comedy. You will find lots on YouTube I’m sure, but some of her routines may be lost in translation ! 😂🤣😂

[PMRpro Ambassador]

There have been articles in the People's Friend and the Sunday Post in the past plus mentions on Doc Martin and other articles in the D. Mail. Doc Martin was a bit way out contributing (I felt) to the concept it isn't serious or longlasting illness - but it was mentioned.

[jinasc in reply to PMRpro]

The P F article was how M.W found us.

It was written by one of the founders of this charity - before it existed. Her daughter read the article at the Doctors surgery, contacted the PF who put her in touch with the writer - who then sent her to me. Became a trustee and worked to raise the profile and the money we were able to donate to research, make the DVD and the Booklet.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to jinasc]

From tiny acorns ...

And without that and your charity, this forum wouldn't be what it is.

[jinasc in reply to PMRpro]

Never thought about it that way - you still surprise me. 👍

[Marijo1951]

I wrote to Mrs Marryat in the Woman's Weekly when I was 15 about my parents and how they didn't understand anything. She told me to speak to the vicar or his wife (we were Catholic) and to go for brisk walks.

[JanetRosslyn in reply to Marijo1951]

Oh thank you so much.. I've been having a really tough day and that just made me laugh out loud. Love it x

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Marijo1951]

What - no cold showers??????

[Marijo1951 in reply to PMRpro]

This was 1966 before most British families had showers, cold or otherwise. At least we were past the era of the tin bath in the kitchen...

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Marijo1951]

We had cold showers at school for after hockey ...

[Sharitone in reply to Marijo1951]

I'm afraid I also wrote to 'Mary Marryat Advises' when I was 12, and my letter was in heavy type, as the 'star' letter. Only trouble was, it was totally made up! I've been feeling guilty ever since....

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Sharitone]

But they obviously felt that it was relevant - and would reach someone. No guilt required ...

[Marijo1951 in reply to Sharitone]

I was fascinated by the ones that they didn't reply to directly, you know - 'Will Worried of Doncaster please write again with a SAE for a private reply' or ' Miss K of Brighton, please make an appointment with your family doctor'.

[HappyDiamonds in reply to Marijo1951]

The imagination works overtime doesn't it and don't you think "problems" were so much simpler then than they are for young people now?

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to HappyDiamonds]

We didn't know we were meant to have problems ....

[Marijo1951 in reply to HappyDiamonds]

In many ways, yes, things were simpler if we're thinking about the pressures of social media, the not very rosy economic outlook and the environmental crisis. But I think society is much more accepting of diversity these days, so youngsters are spared the most excruciating aspects of growing up a bit different. A man I know quite well didn't openly admit to being gay until he was over 45 and both his parents were dead and for many years he lived with guilt and fear. That kind of thing shouldn't happen these days, and those who are shunned by their families for religious or other reasons can find acceptance in the wider society. I'm glad to say that my friend established a loving partnership at the age of 49, which is still going strong.