Cyprus?

[Hampit54]

This is a random question but we are thinking about moving permanently to Cyprus,the Greek part of the island.I have been on pred for over 2 years and I was wondering whether this drug is available and how much it costs in Cyprus?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

There is a member living in Cyprus - at the moment can’t recall who - but they hopefully will see post and reply. Think the issue is size of tablets - have a feeling 5mg may be lowest - but could be wrong!

[SheffieldJane]

I am too jealous to reply.

[Sophiestree in reply to SheffieldJane]

haha

[PMRpro Ambassador]

PrOjection lives in Cyprus

healthunlocked.com/user/Pr0...

[Hampit54 in reply to PMRpro]

Reading PrOjection's posts it looks as though only 5 mg pred are available,I guess I will be spending time cutting tablets.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Hampit54]

Think that’s what I said in my reply 😗

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Can you still move easily to Cyprus? You now have to apply for visas and residency as a third country national. Have you lived abroad before?

[Hampit54 in reply to PMRpro]

I have made enquiries and it is possible to get a temporary residence card . I have been advised to rent a property before commiting to a purchase,the minimum term to rent for residency is 12 months. I have been on holiday to Cyprus several times and know someone who has lived out there for 20 years , they do not regret moving from the UK! I am also having problems with possible RA (not had x-rays yet to confirm) and my doctor thought it would be beneficial to my health.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Hampit54]

I don't regret leaving the UK for here at all - and am horrified at what I may have to go back to now I am alone here since my husband died. However - I had lived abroad before so knew what we were heading for. Just remember moving at our age is a bit different from moving in middle age. I'm not sure about a Mediterranean island being good for RA either. Yes it is warmer - but it isn't an equable climate and winters can be quite windy and damp, both things I struggle with. We spent quite a bit of time in Malta in the winters - not sure I'd want to live there all winter.

[Constance13 in reply to PMRpro]

“quite windy and damp” Goodness knows how you would cope with England then! Mind you, living in Germany at the moment isn’t healthy either.😏

[Kalacik]

I live in the north and here pred is freely available and very cheap. However the I can only get 5 mg tablets

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Kalacik]

I KNEW there was someone else!

[Coco63]

This is very interesting to me as my husband and I are currently planning to move to Corfu in the spring and hoping I will be able to find a doctor who understands PMR! 😎

[Coco63]

…good luck sounds wonderful!

[Hampit54 in reply to Coco63]

Thanks,we will be going to Cyprus in June to view some rental properties.We are really looking forward to a complete change of lifestyle.

[Coco63 in reply to Hampit54]

I completely understand! We just went to have a look-see in September with a view to renting but ended up falling in love with a bit of a project and putting down a deposit! Like you we’re really excited about the new venture - some reservations but not big enough to keep us here! Looking forward to seeing how you get on. 😁