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Dealing with a relapse after 3 1/2 years.

I'm gutted. 3 1/2 years ago I lost the sight of one eye to GCA and since then I have been following a strict regime to reduce the pred. I have followed a...

I'm gutted. 3 1/2 years ago I lost the sight of one eye to GCA and since then I...

hwigston

•11 years ago

17 Replies

?Hello. Does anyone get pain in feet. Like muscle strain. One foot felt a crunching pain by toes. Swelling on top of foot. GP thought it

Is caused by compensation in walking. Thanks

annihami

•11 years ago

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Does anyone take magnesium as a supplement and has it helped your PMR symptoms?

I had a bad week with very sore muscles and while searching on the Internet found references to magnesium supplements helping with muscle recovery and cramps...

I had a bad week with very sore muscles and while searching on the Internet foun...

Loco99

•11 years ago

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Aches and pains with ESR and CPR lower than usual....is this strange?

I've been slowly coming down the pred from 10 to 6 from last November to July. I tried 5 and three quarters for a fortnight but struggled hugely so went back...

I've been slowly coming down the pred from 10 to 6 from last November to July. I...

Skodadet

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Thank you for replies,it's all a minefield!

I've just been reading all your posts,we all seem to be pretty much in the same boat but with very conflicting views by our doctors.The varying dosage people...

I've just been reading all your posts,we all seem to be pretty much in the same ...

FranTodd

•11 years ago

3 Replies

PMR A Volcanic Condition

PMR in its 6th. year. Down to 3mgm Prednisolone. Had a fall cracked some ribs and bang PMR erupts up to 10mgm. now. Based on my past experience I know it will...

PMR in its 6th. year. Down to 3mgm Prednisolone. Had a fall cracked some ribs an...

michaelegan

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Can anyone give me the name of a good PMR rheumy in Gateshead/Newcastle area? Direct message communication might be appropriate here. Thanks

mollymandy

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Wondering how folk of working age manage with GCA with there jobs mine a manual one and im tired easily doe tiredness ease in time?.and PMR.

Had symptoms of this for 4 weeks until sorted?

mickt

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Why are there now so few posts and questions on the PMR community compared to a few months ago?

Have missed many of the "regulars" giving help and support

suzieh

•11 years ago

10 Replies

feeling good at present!

I have just seen the Dr - latest blood test shows that my inflammation is now right down! Feelng fine too - hardly dare to say that; have not had any pain for...

I have just seen the Dr - latest blood test shows that my inflammation is now ri...

suzieh

•11 years ago

6 Replies

anyone under 50 with GCA

Hi, I have atypical Polymyalgia have had the symptoms since OCT 2011, but did not start steroids till Dec 2012 due to Rheumy undertaking many tests as she felt...

Hi, I have atypical Polymyalgia have had the symptoms since OCT 2011, but did no...

Runrig01

•11 years ago

15 Replies

urinary infections

I have got another water infection, the second this year. Does anyone else get them?

I have got another water infection, the second this year. Does anyone else get t...

kingharold11

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Dry hacking cough and dry wretching

Coming down very slowly on steroids and now down to 13mg and I am experiencing a barking cough and wanting to be sick but nothing comes up this is usually in...

Coming down very slowly on steroids and now down to 13mg and I am experiencing a...

lynabelle

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Tenderness under arms, could this be PMR related or something else?

I've had PMR for four years and am down to 4mg of prednisolone and an anti inflammatory each day. For the past few days the sides of my body, under my arms,...

I've had PMR for four years and am down to 4mg of prednisolone and an anti infla...

Loco99

•11 years ago

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Hi Trish 29 and can somebody help me please ? Re Blood Pressure tablets lrbesartanTeva 150mg!!

I was prescribed Irbesartan Teva by my new Rheumatologist and have been on them a week now but a week ago I also had a Depro-medrone 150mg injection and I am...

I was prescribed Irbesartan Teva by my new Rheumatologist and have been on them ...

trish29

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Sorry for the quietness

Hi everyone, hope you all are doing good and pain free (well we live in hope). I have been pretty rough over the last couple of months so not been posting....

Hi everyone, hope you all are doing good and pain free (well we live in hope). I...

Sue8

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Is this tiredness normal for GCA

I have only been diagnosed for a few days but the tiredness is unbelievable. I don't want to do anything, even a little washing up is too much. Does this get...

I have only been diagnosed for a few days but the tiredness is unbelievable. I d...

Freeman12

•11 years ago

15 Replies

dizziness

I have posted this subject before, I have been taking pred for over 2 years but the dizziness doesn't go away. At the moment I don't have any symptoms of PMR...

I have posted this subject before, I have been taking pred for over 2 years but ...

kingharold11

•11 years ago

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NorthKent PMRGCAuk Support Group Meeting

A meeting is arranged for NorthKent PMR and GCA support group on Tuesday 13 August from 11.30am to 2.30pm at Christ Church United Reform in Tonbridge, about...

A meeting is arranged for NorthKent PMR and GCA support group on Tuesday 13 Augu...

pennyw

Administrator•11 years ago

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does anyone know if you can have Lupus and PMR , im on meds for Lupus and have also been treated for PMR for the last year ,

I haven't been able to work since last year with having poor mobility quite a lot and always being tired as soon as I sit down I want to go to sleep. I get the...

I haven't been able to work since last year with having poor mobility quite a lo...

steph1

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Does anyone get a day of depression? Is this the Pred? do you think

Falkers

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Hello. Had normal blood tests. GP feels pred affecting me. Cut down from 15mg to 10mg for 4 days to see how it goes. Any thoughts.

annihami

•11 years ago

6 Replies

osteoporosis long term scenario

I had a dexa scan and was then informed there was evidence of osteoporosis in my spine and femour neck. Since then \\i have tried to find out first from my GP...

I had a dexa scan and was then informed there was evidence of osteoporosis in my...

kingharold11

•11 years ago

9 Replies

currently reducing to 4mgs, does anyone know where I can get information on adrenal gland recovery and what to expect, thanks.

poppysmam

•11 years ago

10 Replies

I read sometime recently on this site regarding new information on reducing steroids, can't find it. Can someone tell me where it is please.

kingharold11

•11 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for August 2013

Dealing with a relapse after 3 1/2 years.

?Hello. Does anyone get pain in feet. Like muscle strain. One foot felt a crunching pain by toes. Swelling on top of foot. GP thought it

Does anyone take magnesium as a supplement and has it helped your PMR symptoms?

Aches and pains with ESR and CPR lower than usual....is this strange?

Thank you for replies,it's all a minefield!

PMR A Volcanic Condition

Can anyone give me the name of a good PMR rheumy in Gateshead/Newcastle area? Direct message communication might be appropriate here. Thanks

Wondering how folk of working age manage with GCA with there jobs mine a manual one and im tired easily doe tiredness ease in time?.and PMR.

Why are there now so few posts and questions on the PMR community compared to a few months ago?

feeling good at present!

anyone under 50 with GCA

urinary infections

Dry hacking cough and dry wretching

Tenderness under arms, could this be PMR related or something else?

Hi Trish 29 and can somebody help me please ? Re Blood Pressure tablets lrbesartanTeva 150mg!!

Sorry for the quietness

Is this tiredness normal for GCA

dizziness

NorthKent PMRGCAuk Support Group Meeting

does anyone know if you can have Lupus and PMR , im on meds for Lupus and have also been treated for PMR for the last year ,

Does anyone get a day of depression? Is this the Pred? do you think

Hello. Had normal blood tests. GP feels pred affecting me. Cut down from 15mg to 10mg for 4 days to see how it goes. Any thoughts.

osteoporosis long term scenario

currently reducing to 4mgs, does anyone know where I can get information on adrenal gland recovery and what to expect, thanks.

I read sometime recently on this site regarding new information on reducing steroids, can't find it. Can someone tell me where it is please.

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