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Recovery time

Has any official data been collected regarding the number of people who recover from PMR in 2 years or less? Also, Is there any way of evaluating the effect...

Has any official data been collected regarding the number of people who recover ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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1st month of Pred.

Well today I went to the doc's for a review on the Prednisolone. I have had a month of 20mg and he has now dropped it to 15mg. I asked what it would be next...

Well today I went to the doc's for a review on the Prednisolone. I have had a mo...

Sue8

•12 years ago

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Pmr

I had all the symptoms of pmr gp done one blood test , esr was 28 which is not really that high but started steroids that day , first 8 weeks I was like a new...

I had all the symptoms of pmr gp done one blood test , esr was 28 which is not r...

Kylie21

•12 years ago

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Trying to cope with GCA. Fourth week on.

I was diagnosed with gca over 3 weeks ago. I was, I think, very lucky that my gp spotted it so quickly, actually on the first day the headache became...

I was diagnosed with gca over 3 weeks ago. I was, I think, very lucky that my gp...

LazyDazy

•12 years ago

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I'd love to hear people's experiences of how best to lower sterois?

Great to read your questions and answers. I want to ask if anyone can tell me how long to remain on a dose of steroid before lowering it. I've got into a...

Great to read your questions and answers. I want to ask if anyone can tell me ho...

janimaths

•12 years ago

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Blue badge

Has anyone been able to get a blue badge for parking cos of PMR?????

Sue8

•12 years ago

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Grace

When I was diagnosed in 1989 I asked my Dr if it was genetic and was assured that it was not. .10 years before I got back to normal. and off steroids 2 years...

When I was diagnosed in 1989 I asked my Dr if it was genetic and was assured tha...

wrongtrousers

•12 years ago

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Is this a flare up???

OMG, I could hardly get out of bed this morning I was in quite a bit of pain. My neck shoulders and arms and also going down my back. I looked like a right...

OMG, I could hardly get out of bed this morning I was in quite a bit of pain. My...

Sue8

•12 years ago

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Getting better

Obviously the Pred is working well for me. I am almost pain free with slight stiffness in the morning. Today I actually feel like my old self with energy and...

Obviously the Pred is working well for me. I am almost pain free with slight sti...

Sue8

•12 years ago

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Faith

At the age of 46yrs I have been diagnosed with PMR and going through various tests for Lupus. It was whilst on a sister site for Lupus that someone...

At the age of 46yrs I have been diagnosed with PMR and going through various tes...

going2Balright

•12 years ago

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Newly diagnosed with PMR

My G.P. asked for another blood test after I'd been on Pred. for two weeks. She said it showed that the inflammation in my body had subsided and that I...

My G.P. asked for another blood test after I'd been on Pred. for two weeks. She...

PkIRnd

•12 years ago

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Stiff morning

Oh dear, just as I thought things were on the up I awake this morning in pain. My neck and left arm almost numb and couldn't turn over let alone get out of...

Oh dear, just as I thought things were on the up I awake this morning in pain. M...

Sue8

•12 years ago

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What an amazing week!

Well, on top of the article in the Daily Mail that has caused our phones to practically melt (140 calls since Tuesday), we have got even more excitement to...

Well, on top of the article in the Daily Mail that has caused our phones to prac...

Polywotsit

PMRGCAuk team member•12 years ago

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Is this normal?

Hi all, after about 4 month bout of mixed illness which started with really bad vertigo, that went on to unaccountable toothache and then most dreadful...

Hi all, after about 4 month bout of mixed illness which started with really bad...

Dette

•12 years ago

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I have also noticed I still occasionally get what feels like GCA headache but a lot milder, should I still be getting this pain?

After I had started taking the steroids other symptoms started to surface, i.e. jaw pain, tenderness over the left temple and a swelling over the left cheek...

After I had started taking the steroids other symptoms started to surface, i.e. ...

Dette

•12 years ago

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GCA plus Large Vessel Involvement.

I have always been careful not to frighten new people with all the in's and out's of GCA. I am asking you to read the following and then check it out...

I have always been careful not to frighten new people with all the in's and out'...

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•12 years ago

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2 weeks on...............................

Well it's 2 weeks since I was finally diagnosed with PMR and put on 20mg of Pred. Today I feel loads of improvement, only had pain in one shoulder/neck on...

Well it's 2 weeks since I was finally diagnosed with PMR and put on 20mg of Pred...

Sue8

•12 years ago

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Diagnosed with GCA and prescribed steriods. The side effects of steriods are proving difficult to live with - how do other sufferers cope?

Side effects include - thinning skin causing bleeding and wounds take longer to heal, face bloated, swollen ankles and weight gain and terrible mood swings.

Side effects include - thinning skin causing bleeding and wounds take longer to ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Daily Mail features Giant Cell Arteritis

Now, the Daily Mail isn't normally my favourite newspaper, but today it definitely is. The Mail has published a long and really good feature on Giant Cell...

Now, the Daily Mail isn't normally my favourite newspaper, but today it definite...

Polywotsit

PMRGCAuk team member•12 years ago

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1 week since diagnosis of PMR

Well today it is one weeks since the doc diagnosed my PMR and put me on 20mg of Pred. I have been loads better, able to turn over without discomfort in the...

Well today it is one weeks since the doc diagnosed my PMR and put me on 20mg of ...

Sue8

•12 years ago

13 Replies

Can the 'flu jab cause PMR?

Hello! I had a 'flu jab last October for the first time, and started with the symptoms PMR a few days afterwards, or was this just a coincidence? I am...

Hello! I had a 'flu jab last October for the first time, and started with the s...

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•12 years ago

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Newly diagnosed with other added health issues.

Hello, I was finally diagnosed with PMR on Thursday 5th July 2012 and put on 20mg of prednisolone daily. I have been going to the doctors for a few years with...

Hello, I was finally diagnosed with PMR on Thursday 5th July 2012 and put on 20m...

Sue8

•12 years ago

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Diabetes and PMR, does the steroids increase blood sugar by much and what do you do to reduce it? high blood pressure, does it rise also?

I am on meds for high blood pressure, also newly diagnosed diabetic on meds type 2 and now diagnosed with PMR and on 20mg prednisolone daily. really worried...

I am on meds for high blood pressure, also newly diagnosed diabetic on meds type...

Sue8

•12 years ago

13 Replies

6 months on after starting Methotrexate

Hi to everyone, i just thought i would write a post about my last 6 months since i went onto methotrexate, i had been on steroids for...

Hi to everyone, i just thought i would write a post about...

Bell4796

•12 years ago

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Diagnosed in February. Learning how to balance energy with rest. Anyone know how many months the morning stiffness and soreness continues?

janimaths

•12 years ago

13 Replies

What type of blood tests for PMR assist improvement/deterioration

triker

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - PMRGCAuk | HealthUnlocked

PMRGCAuk

All posts for July 2012

Recovery time

1st month of Pred.

Pmr

Trying to cope with GCA. Fourth week on.

I'd love to hear people's experiences of how best to lower sterois?

Blue badge

Grace

Is this a flare up???

Getting better

Faith

Newly diagnosed with PMR

Stiff morning

What an amazing week!

Is this normal?

I have also noticed I still occasionally get what feels like GCA headache but a lot milder, should I still be getting this pain?

GCA plus Large Vessel Involvement.

2 weeks on...............................

Diagnosed with GCA and prescribed steriods. The side effects of steriods are proving difficult to live with - how do other sufferers cope?

Daily Mail features Giant Cell Arteritis

1 week since diagnosis of PMR

Can the 'flu jab cause PMR?

Newly diagnosed with other added health issues.

Diabetes and PMR, does the steroids increase blood sugar by much and what do you do to reduce it? high blood pressure, does it rise also?

6 months on after starting Methotrexate

Diagnosed in February. Learning how to balance energy with rest. Anyone know how many months the morning stiffness and soreness continues?

What type of blood tests for PMR assist improvement/deterioration

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