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Do other people find that steroids worsen their depression?

I have a long history of dysthymia and recurrent major depression. When I was on steroids previously my depression worsened, and with this PMR recurrence and...

I have a long history of dysthymia and recurrent major depression. When I was o...

missrat

•11 years ago

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Your story needed!

First off, many thanks to Catie for stepping forward to be a moderator. She is a great example of the old adage 'If you want something done ask a busy woman',...

First off, many thanks to Catie for stepping forward to be a moderator. She is a...

Polywotsit

PMRGCAuk team member•11 years ago

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My face has enlarged,presume due to large dose of steroids-started at 6omg daily!will weight drop when stop tabs?Anyone else in same boat?

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Why so many symptoms?

Can anyone explain why PMR has so many symptoms and so varied. Is it purely down to vasculitis ? Thanks

Can anyone explain why PMR has so many symptoms and so varied. Is it purely dow...

chubbycheeks

•11 years ago

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How do you know when your adrenal glands are producing enough cortisol again?

I am currently reducing to 10mg ... over the next few weeks. My Dr is keen for me to get below 10mg .....so far so good; no pains or tiredness yet. On the...

I am currently reducing to 10mg ... over the next few weeks. My Dr is keen for ...

suzieh

•11 years ago

17 Replies

PMA and Fibromyalga is there a genetic connection..??

Hello everyone........ This is a question that has me looking for any information on, My father Age 86yrs old, And has had polymyalga for over 10 years and...

Hello everyone........ This is a question that has me looking for any informatio...

security

•11 years ago

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does anyone use yoga to help their PMR condition

currently 5.5 years into this confounded condition and have suffered lots of associated problems none more so than considerable muscle wastage due to not being...

currently 5.5 years into this confounded condition and have suffered lots of ass...

tourdefrance

•11 years ago

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Depression has set in big time

I have not blogged for a while , I am having a nervous breakdown so the doctor says, I have suffered with depression all the way through this and having got...

I have not blogged for a while , I am having a nervous breakdown so the doctor s...

lynabelle

•11 years ago

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When is the best time to take omprazamole to protect the stomache from the preds

JOHNONE28

•11 years ago

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recent diagnosis PMA

hi every body out there diagnosed 7 days ago with PMA gp put me on 15mg pred ach es have stopped but fuzzy head still persists with blurry left eye & temple...

hi every body out there diagnosed 7 days ago with PMA gp put me on 15mg pred ...

tiddlypom7

•11 years ago

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Confused - but good!

As well as my PMR, I also have chronic arthritic changes in my spine. Yesterday I had radio-frequency denervation at lumbar facet joints and, apparently, a...

As well as my PMR, I also have chronic arthritic changes in my spine. Yesterday...

missrat

•11 years ago

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Nearly there on 2mg

I'm so nearly there! I was doing well on 2.5mg and had a lovely week in France being taken around Haute Savoie by a friend who lives there. A couple of...

I'm so nearly there! I was doing well on 2.5mg and had a lovely week in France b...

Annodomini

•11 years ago

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West Sussex and Brighton Support Group

We are holding our next meeting - an informal one - at the Sussex Yeoman, Palatine Road, Goring-by-Sea, W. Sussex on 4th June. We will be there from 11.30...

We are holding our next meeting - an informal one - at the Sussex Yeoman, Palati...

polkadotcom

•11 years ago

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Trish 29 on PMR. Flare-up

Hi to any Pmr/GCA bloggers out there!! Re PMR-Flare-ups trish29 here and I have spent most of the morning catching up on other bloggers questions. I had...

Hi to any Pmr/GCA bloggers out there!! Re PMR-Flare-ups trish29 here and I ha...

trish29

•11 years ago

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Lumpus

Does anyone know about Lumpus im not sure if ive spelt it right, my last blood test was showing lumpus I don't know where this has come from if anyone know...

Does anyone know about Lumpus im not sure if ive spelt it right, my last blood t...

steph1

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Altered tastes

Have noticed that some foods don't taste the same any more, been on Pred for six weeks now, is this usual?

Have noticed that some foods don't taste the same any more, been on Pred for six...

Dovelady

•11 years ago

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Burning temple pains

Hi folks, I am currently in Turkey on holiday. As most of you are aware I have had GCA type symptoms for around 10 weeks now the burning temples, jaw cramps...

Hi folks, I am currently in Turkey on holiday. As most of you are aware I have h...

Runrig01

•11 years ago

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Rheumy wants to put me on Methotrexate- any advice?

I have just seen my rheumatologist after a flare last week and raised CRP and ESR levels (29 and 26).I was trying to get down from 10 to 9 mgs but have had to...

I have just seen my rheumatologist after a flare last week and raised CRP and ES...

suzy1959

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Should I increase back from 8mg Pred to 15?

Hi I was diagnosed with PMR nearly a year ago, and was put on 30mg of Pred. I was able to reduce to 17.5 quite easily, but since reducing to 15mg (end of...

Hi I was diagnosed with PMR nearly a year ago, and was put on 30mg of Pred. I ...

HelenJC

•11 years ago

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Bleeding into white of eye.

Hi, I woke this morning with a fairly noticeable bleed into the white of one of my eyes, is this a side effect of large doses of Pred, currently on 30 mg...

Hi, I woke this morning with a fairly noticeable bleed into the white of one of ...

Dovelady

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Some good news.

Hi guys, Have just seen my 3rd specialist regarding my hands. No RA, so it's all down to PMR. The specialist wants me on pred for another year. I am down...

Hi guys, Have just seen my 3rd specialist regarding my hands. No RA, so it's...

Buenavista

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Effect of antibiotics on PMR?

I was diagnosed almost 4 years ago with PMR at the age of 46 and have struggled to reduce the dose. I'm still in pain and tiredness is a problem. Recently I...

I was diagnosed almost 4 years ago with PMR at the age of 46 and have struggled ...

m33ary

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Discoloured nails!

I was diagnosed with PMR December 2012. I am taking Prednisolone, Calcium Supplement and Alendronic Acid. My finger nails have become discoloured! Looks like I...

I was diagnosed with PMR December 2012. I am taking Prednisolone, Calcium Supple...

pjsmum

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Tiredness - PMR or steroids?

I have recently been diagnosed with PMR and am on 15mg-12.5mg prednisolone on alternate days. I am having major fatigue problems and wonder whether wither or...

I have recently been diagnosed with PMR and am on 15mg-12.5mg prednisolone on al...

missrat

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Flare-up - report on hospital treatment

Well had a flare-up of GCA last night - came on suddenly at about 6 pm - severe pain over right temple - terrible pain on moving head. Rushed to A & E - had...

Well had a flare-up of GCA last night - came on suddenly at about 6 pm - severe ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

21 Replies

I am searching for information on Temporal Arteritis. I live in Melbourne, FL and need to find a doctor that knows about this condition.

prettypink

•11 years ago

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Cold knees

Does anyone suffer from cold knees from the moment you wake up? Mum has been getting this since her pred has been reduced to 5mg, off to see the Rhemy on...

Does anyone suffer from cold knees from the moment you wake up? Mum has been get...

laithers

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Question in longer format below.

Currently 5.5 years into PMR on 10mgs for last 3 months but have developed serious tennis elbow and swelling over knuckles of left hand with loss of...

Currently 5.5 years into PMR on 10mgs for last 3 months but have developed serio...

tourdefrance

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Does an early diagnosis together with immediate treatment shorten the duration of PMR

JOHNONE28

•11 years ago

1 Reply

One month in on PMR/GCA journey

So after four weeks I am down to 40 mg Prednisone. Side effects I hate are horrible cramps in fingers, worried about driving too far so only short trips to...

So after four weeks I am down to 40 mg Prednisone. Side effects I hate are horri...

Dovelady

•11 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for May 2013

Do other people find that steroids worsen their depression?

Your story needed!

My face has enlarged,presume due to large dose of steroids-started at 6omg daily!will weight drop when stop tabs?Anyone else in same boat?

Why so many symptoms?

How do you know when your adrenal glands are producing enough cortisol again?

PMA and Fibromyalga is there a genetic connection..??

does anyone use yoga to help their PMR condition

Depression has set in big time

When is the best time to take omprazamole to protect the stomache from the preds

recent diagnosis PMA

Confused - but good!

Nearly there on 2mg

West Sussex and Brighton Support Group

Trish 29 on PMR. Flare-up

Lumpus

Altered tastes

Burning temple pains

Rheumy wants to put me on Methotrexate- any advice?

Should I increase back from 8mg Pred to 15?

Bleeding into white of eye.

Some good news.

Effect of antibiotics on PMR?

Discoloured nails!

Tiredness - PMR or steroids?

Flare-up - report on hospital treatment

I am searching for information on Temporal Arteritis. I live in Melbourne, FL and need to find a doctor that knows about this condition.

Cold knees

Question in longer format below.

Does an early diagnosis together with immediate treatment shorten the duration of PMR

One month in on PMR/GCA journey

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