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How do you know if you have cataracts other than having an eye test

kingharold11

•10 years ago

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tapering down steroids, on 4.5, in a lot of pain how do I know if this is steroid withdrawal or PMR flare up?

geater16393

•10 years ago

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Needing your help yet again!

I am at a loss of what to do next, about 2 weeks ago I had a stomach bug which lasted for over a week, since then I have had my left side neck pain return, I...

I am at a loss of what to do next, about 2 weeks ago I had a stomach bug which l...

lynabelle

•10 years ago

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Can't sleep because of both shoulders and legs aching then the hardest thing ever getting out of bed.See rheumy in one week any advice.

51yearold male been like this for 6 weeks

Fire

•10 years ago

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GCA and headaches

My doctor suspects I have GCA but I do not have horrendous headaches just low level pain, tenderness of the scalp and pain in the jaw. I have also had...

My doctor suspects I have GCA but I do not have horrendous headaches just low l...

dimas62

•10 years ago

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REFFERAL TO RHEUMATOLOGIST

Three weeks ago I gave my experience with my GP when I asked to be referred to a Rheumatologist. He said no and to return in 6 months. However, after reading...

Three weeks ago I gave my experience with my GP when I asked to be referred to a...

hwigston

•11 years ago

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Hello folks. Am now down to 8mg pres. My esr etc all ok. Just get aches in l.h,s. Neck and shoulder. Middle ok! Then spread.

Mainly in buttocks. Radiating through pelvis. Also getting some earache, discomfort in head. My gp - who is great- sending me to see a rheumatologist. What...

Mainly in buttocks. Radiating through pelvis. Also getting some earache, discom...

annihami

•11 years ago

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Has anyone with GCA lost their sight?worried about this! had the painful temple and blurry eyes,steroids were increased from 12.5 to 42.5mg

heli13

•11 years ago

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I have to have a temporal artery biopsy, have been warned will be called at short notice. Can you drive afterwards?

Also can anyone tell me what to expect. How long afterwards do you have to remain in day surgery? Will I be able to return to work the next day? Do I need...

Also can anyone tell me what to expect. How long afterwards do you have to remai...

Runrig01

•11 years ago

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Does anyone take extra Vitamin D (as well as the calcichew) and magnesium, If so how much Wendy

kingharold11

•11 years ago

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has anyone had flu and pneumonia jabs. what if any side effects have you had. Wendy

kingharold11

•11 years ago

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Can stress cause a flareup of PMR

I recently reduced from 7.5 mg of pred to 5mg, & was ok for about 4 weeks. The symptoms then started to return aches, stiffness & tiredness also feeling...

I recently reduced from 7.5 mg of pred to 5mg, & was ok for about 4 weeks. The s...

JOHNONE28

•11 years ago

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Does anyone have any information on GCA and normal bloods

Hi as many of you know I am 48 and have Atypical PMR. Since March this year have increasing number of GCA symptoms: burning temples, jaw cramping. Tongue...

Hi as many of you know I am 48 and have Atypical PMR. Since March this year hav...

Runrig01

•11 years ago

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has any one found PMR has gone ,and never came back ??> I was free for 4years then back it came plus GCR ,CURE must be out there help .

2watsons

•11 years ago

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.Hi can anyone advise on bad acid indigestion I take lansoprazole but it doesn't always work ! ive had pmr for a year and got down to 8mg of

steroid but due to a bad flare up I was put on 40mg .docs referred me to a rheumatologist in dec.many thanks moon gazer

steroid but due to a bad flare up I was put on 40mg .docs referred me to a rh...

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•11 years ago

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You'd have been proud of me...

Today I went to see my GP for a routine check-up. She had a medical student with her and asked me to explain PMR to her which I did. Wouldn't it be a good...

Today I went to see my GP for a routine check-up. She had a medical student with...

Annodomini

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Anyone suffering severe spasms,before ,during,or after eating? or other bodily functions?Relief wanted after 30 years!!!!!!!No ans.found.Soo

soojay

•11 years ago

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I have dry eyes after taking steroids nasal spray and antihistamine. I have had lasik surgery any suggestions on how to resolve this please?

Cheshirecatx

•11 years ago

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Has anyone had corrective eye surgery for ptosis?

I've just had the ok for this op. I'm still on 30mg pred,decreasing by 1mg per week or fortnight. Really looking forward to having my eye corrected but a bit...

I've just had the ok for this op. I'm still on 30mg pred,decreasing by 1mg per w...

FranTodd

•11 years ago

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Help and advice needed on how much to raising my pred by after experiencing a lot of discomfort.

Morning guys from sunny Spain, Your help is required again please. I got down to 6 1/2mg of pred in March of this year and had a flare and had to go back up...

Morning guys from sunny Spain, Your help is required again please. I got down ...

Buenavista

•11 years ago

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Does anyone else have tenderness in the affected muscles?

My shoulders, hips, bottom and biceps are still very tender when pressed. Does anyone else find this, my Rheumy is under the impression muscles should not be...

My shoulders, hips, bottom and biceps are still very tender when pressed. Does a...

Runrig01

•11 years ago

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Has anyone else had an atos assessment?

Went for my assessment yesterday , my husband took me and came in with me I was asked questions like what is my favorite tv programme, do I read books,do I do...

Went for my assessment yesterday , my husband took me and came in with me I was ...

lynabelle

•11 years ago

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Peterborough PMRGCA Support Group Meeting 7 November 2013

The next meeting of the Peterborough PMRGCA Support Group with be held on 7 November 2013 11 am - 2.00 pm at the Centre 68, behind the Westgate Church,...

The next meeting of the Peterborough PMRGCA Support Group with be held on 7 Nove...

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•11 years ago

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North Kent PMRGCAuk Support Group - Wed 12 November 2013

NorthKent PMRGCAuk Support Group is meeting on Wednesday 12 November 2013 at Chelsfield Methodist Church Hall in Windsor Drive, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6HD at...

NorthKent PMRGCAuk Support Group is meeting on Wednesday 12 November 2013 at Che...

pennyw

Administrator•11 years ago

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PMRGCAuk North West Support Group

Hello All the North West Support Group is meeting again tomorrow 9th October at 1pm at the Greyhound Hotel, Warrrington Road Leigh WN7 3XQ Our speaker at the...

Hello All the North West Support Group is meeting again tomorrow 9th October at ...

NWSupportGroup

•11 years ago

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PMRGCAuk SURREY SUPPORT GROUP

Hello all The next meeting of PMRGCAuk Surrey Support Group will take place on Wednesday, 9th October from 11am to 1pm, at Chertsey Hall (Room A), Heriot...

Hello all The next meeting of PMRGCAuk Surrey Support Group will take place on...

Celtic

PMRGCAuk volunteer•11 years ago

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Can anyone give me the reducing prednisolone plan that once appeared on these pages as approved by 2 doctors (USA & UK)? Thank you.

ricardian1

•11 years ago

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been on prednisolone for over 2 years only down to 8mg and consultant wants to start me on methotrexate, please advise on methotrexate

I am 44 have fibromyalgia etc, consultant thought I had polymyalgia rheumatic but now thinks I have inflammatory arthritis that is not showing in blood tests,...

I am 44 have fibromyalgia etc, consultant thought I had polymyalgia rheumatic bu...

guineapig

•11 years ago

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Rhemy visit and counselling

Finished my 6 weeks counselling with mind and depression has lifted , so feeling a lot better in that respect. Went to my rhemy appointment last Wednesday and...

Finished my 6 weeks counselling with mind and depression has lifted , so feeling...

lynabelle

•11 years ago

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NEWBEE LOOKING FOR ADVICE

HELLO EVERYONE, I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH GCA (TEMPORAL) 3 MONTHS AGO AFTER ALMOST A YEAR OF FEELING GENERALLY UNWELL WITH WEIGHT LOSS, DIZZINESS, TINGLING TOES...

HELLO EVERYONE, I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH GCA (TEMPORAL) 3 MONTHS AGO AFTER ALMOST A ...

theresa49

•11 years ago

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All posts for October 2013

How do you know if you have cataracts other than having an eye test

tapering down steroids, on 4.5, in a lot of pain how do I know if this is steroid withdrawal or PMR flare up?

Needing your help yet again!

Can't sleep because of both shoulders and legs aching then the hardest thing ever getting out of bed.See rheumy in one week any advice.

GCA and headaches

REFFERAL TO RHEUMATOLOGIST

Hello folks. Am now down to 8mg pres. My esr etc all ok. Just get aches in l.h,s. Neck and shoulder. Middle ok! Then spread.

Has anyone with GCA lost their sight?worried about this! had the painful temple and blurry eyes,steroids were increased from 12.5 to 42.5mg

I have to have a temporal artery biopsy, have been warned will be called at short notice. Can you drive afterwards?

Does anyone take extra Vitamin D (as well as the calcichew) and magnesium, If so how much Wendy

has anyone had flu and pneumonia jabs. what if any side effects have you had. Wendy

Can stress cause a flareup of PMR

Does anyone have any information on GCA and normal bloods

has any one found PMR has gone ,and never came back ??> I was free for 4years then back it came plus GCR ,CURE must be out there help .

.Hi can anyone advise on bad acid indigestion I take lansoprazole but it doesn't always work ! ive had pmr for a year and got down to 8mg of

You'd have been proud of me...

Anyone suffering severe spasms,before ,during,or after eating? or other bodily functions?Relief wanted after 30 years!!!!!!!No ans.found.Soo

I have dry eyes after taking steroids nasal spray and antihistamine. I have had lasik surgery any suggestions on how to resolve this please?

Has anyone had corrective eye surgery for ptosis?

Help and advice needed on how much to raising my pred by after experiencing a lot of discomfort.

Does anyone else have tenderness in the affected muscles?

Has anyone else had an atos assessment?

Peterborough PMRGCA Support Group Meeting 7 November 2013

North Kent PMRGCAuk Support Group - Wed 12 November 2013

PMRGCAuk North West Support Group

PMRGCAuk SURREY SUPPORT GROUP

Can anyone give me the reducing prednisolone plan that once appeared on these pages as approved by 2 doctors (USA & UK)? Thank you.

been on prednisolone for over 2 years only down to 8mg and consultant wants to start me on methotrexate, please advise on methotrexate

Rhemy visit and counselling

NEWBEE LOOKING FOR ADVICE

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