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I have noticed that there are many persons who have had the flu jab, but when i contacted my surgery they advised against it as it could not

be good because of taking the pred.Any observations as i am thinking maybe i should go and have the jab thanks lionking50

be good because of taking the pred.Any observations as i am thinking maybe i sho...

Lionking50

•10 years ago

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Not feeling well again.......

Hi Everyone, Advice needed please. I have enjoyed a fairly quiet Xmas with just immediate family - now feeling exhausted! Sleeping badly, having hot sweats,...

Hi Everyone, Advice needed please. I have enjoyed a fairly quiet Xmas with jus...

suzieh

•10 years ago

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Hello. How long after having flu should I wait before reducing prednisolone?

I have had a nasty bout of flu since just before Christmas. I haven't had a cold or flu for years so it must be because the pred has lowered my immunity. I...

I have had a nasty bout of flu since just before Christmas. I haven't had a cold...

Badgergirl

•10 years ago

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As one year ends another will begin.

Hi all, hope you had a relatively pain free Christmas. As 2013 draws to an end, I am thinking thank goodness that year is over :( Purely because of the pain I...

Hi all, hope you had a relatively pain free Christmas. As 2013 draws to an end, ...

Sue8

•10 years ago

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Hi All. has anyone suffered from hair loss whilst taking Pred & associated drugs ie. Omeprazole & Alendronic Acid?

I am now on 20mg Pred after 6 months, trying to reduce very very slowly as my GCA symptoms still lurk about, but my hair is falling out big time! Any advice...

I am now on 20mg Pred after 6 months, trying to reduce very very slowly as my GC...

theresa49

•10 years ago

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Please can PMRpro post steroid reduction pattern again.?? Thanks.S.

soojay

•10 years ago

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I have been taking 10 mgs Pred. Since nov 18th down from 25 mgs diagnosed PMR. In august have been fine on this dose, but the last 2days

Have woken up with the usual symptoms pain in upper arms, lower back and legs, also in my hands. When the tabs. Kick in I am fine. Any observations Lion King50.

Have woken up with the usual symptoms pain in upper arms, lower back and legs, a...

Lionking50

•10 years ago

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I need a quick answer if anyone can help.

Hi guys, Hope you all had a good Xmas. Where do I start, on the 23rd Dec I got a really bad toothache. My face and neck blew up all down one side, the pain...

Hi guys, Hope you all had a good Xmas. Where do I start, on the 23rd Dec I got...

Buenavista

•10 years ago

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What is the longest time anyone has been taking pred.without it having a serious effect on other parts of their anatomy?

A healthy 2014 to everyone and keep on trucking.xxSoo

soojay

•10 years ago

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Hi. I have RA and just started 15mg pred for PMR. Am terrified of the thought of GCA. How do you know it's not just a headache?

I've already been to A and E once due to a headache which I've had for five days now but was checked over and the doctor said I seem OK except for slightly...

I've already been to A and E once due to a headache which I've had for five days...

Angela123

•10 years ago

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Infra Red Lamps

Good morning everybody. It is quite a while since I entered a post. My brief history is that I was diagnosed with PMR in November 2012. It only affected my...

Good morning everybody. It is quite a while since I entered a post. My brief his...

pjsmum

•10 years ago

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Christmas.

To everyone involved in this brilliant site.....thanks,and all future success.A Healthy 2014 to all our readers.God Bless you all.xxSoo.

To everyone involved in this brilliant site.....thanks,and all future success.A ...

soojay

•10 years ago

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Overnight gone down with food poisoning or very nasty bug. Getting dehydrated and need to take my soluble pred. 20mg any advice?

How long can I delay taking it?

Mythemm

•10 years ago

6 Replies

A Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year to you all

I am sending Christmas and New Year wishes to all and hoping that 2014 will be get well time for all the contributors on HealthUnlocked!

I am sending Christmas and New Year wishes to all and hoping that 2014 will be g...

polkadotcom

•10 years ago

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Does anyone suffer with severe pain in calfs? Can PMR affect your calfs ?

I have had PMR for a little over 2 years, and it has always been in the classic areas - neck, shoulders, hips, buttocks and thighs. Over the last few days have...

I have had PMR for a little over 2 years, and it has always been in the classic ...

Runrig01

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Hi, i'm a member of HU(f.m.) looking for info. on behalf of my daughter, she is having tests, GCA/PMR, anxious about what it all means?

tulips123

•10 years ago

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I would like to know if any members have experienced any problems taking Amitriptline tablets, I am down to 10mgs Pred. since 18/11/13, have

been okay so far . Doctor started me on above tabs. Have woken up since with aches in back, legs, shoulders, does anyone think Amitriptyline could be. Causing...

been okay so far . Doctor started me on above tabs. Have woken up since with ach...

Lionking50

•10 years ago

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I have PMR and GCA now down to 5mg pred. I had a fit or something this week. Everything went black and noise in head and I shook violently.

Husband with me said I shook and threw my book across the bed but it was brief. GP thinks not #GCA and referring to neurologist urgently but I suspect GCA....

Husband with me said I shook and threw my book across the bed but it was brief. ...

rosalinda

•10 years ago

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I took the wrong dose of pred.

Morning guys, My wife and I decided it would be a good idea to follow your advice, on waiting to lower the dose of pred until after Xmas. I have been on 5mg...

Morning guys, My wife and I decided it would be a good idea to follow your advi...

Buenavista

•10 years ago

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Has anyone on here been referred to physiotherapy for the pmr?

Abigail1

•10 years ago

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Hi all have been doing ok reducing preds slowly got to 5mg and then i developed an allergy in my eyes(thats what the optician said)

at the same time I began having stiff tired legs and slightly sore muscles in my arms classic pmr you might say.I have also had problems with my sinuses which...

at the same time I began having stiff tired legs and slightly sore muscles in my...

kingharold11

•10 years ago

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I am now taking 10mgs. Pred. Since 18/11/13. I had blood test results back. All normal as I had a few aches in morning doctor prescribed ami

tiptyline tablets 10mgs for 2 weeks then 20mgs have only taken them for 2days, but have woken up with aches in my back and upper arms lasts until the Preds....

tiptyline tablets 10mgs for 2 weeks then 20mgs have only taken them for 2days, b...

Lionking50

•10 years ago

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need help to reduce steroids,inj June was on 30mg,s now down to 13mg,s but to day have really bad withdrawal symptoms .

I feel really need some help regarding the reduction monthly or weekly .Ritter Anne

I feel really need some help regarding the reduction monthly or weekly .Ritter A...

ritter

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Been a while........................

Hi all, long time no..............post ? :) Hope you are all well-ish and looking forward to the holiday season. Sorry it has been so long since I last posted....

Hi all, long time no..............post ? :) Hope you are all well-ish and lookin...

Sue8

•10 years ago

17 Replies

can it be right i am reducing by 5mg of prednisolone a day is this right.?

dusty6762

•10 years ago

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I have to have an MRA of head, and MRI of the orbits. Has anyone had these done?

I am due to have these 2 procedures on 31/12/13. Has anyone had an MRI of the orbits? And if so are you expected to keep eyes open? I have had many of the GCA...

I am due to have these 2 procedures on 31/12/13. Has anyone had an MRI of the or...

Runrig01

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Hi everyone, I've had PMR for up to a year, then developed GCA, went on 60mg pred, reduced by 10mg every 2weeks. Since getting down to 30mg

my temple has started feeling tender again. I'm ringing my rheumatologist in the morning, but has anyone had this happen? I'm worried that I'm going to have to...

my temple has started feeling tender again. I'm ringing my rheumatologist in the...

heli13

•10 years ago

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Feel awful today! So tired, sore, irritatable, can't stand noise, could cry!! Few good days there, now paying for it, 20mg pred,

Is this how everybody else feels?

Abigail1

•10 years ago

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What emphasis should I place on my ESR count every month? If it is below 8 I consider myself in good condition for the time.

tourdefrance

•10 years ago

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I changed my 14.5mg Pred dose taken normally at 8.30am to 6.20am,whats happening to me?

Since March I have been reducing 20mg to 14.5 at 1.5mg fortnight,taken at breakfest 8.30.last session has lasted 21days.Read of the early best -changed Pred to...

Since March I have been reducing 20mg to 14.5 at 1.5mg fortnight,taken at breakf...

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•10 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for December 2013

I have noticed that there are many persons who have had the flu jab, but when i contacted my surgery they advised against it as it could not

Not feeling well again.......

Hello. How long after having flu should I wait before reducing prednisolone?

As one year ends another will begin.

Hi All. has anyone suffered from hair loss whilst taking Pred & associated drugs ie. Omeprazole & Alendronic Acid?

Please can PMRpro post steroid reduction pattern again.?? Thanks.S.

I have been taking 10 mgs Pred. Since nov 18th down from 25 mgs diagnosed PMR. In august have been fine on this dose, but the last 2days

I need a quick answer if anyone can help.

What is the longest time anyone has been taking pred.without it having a serious effect on other parts of their anatomy?

Hi. I have RA and just started 15mg pred for PMR. Am terrified of the thought of GCA. How do you know it's not just a headache?

Infra Red Lamps

Christmas.

Overnight gone down with food poisoning or very nasty bug. Getting dehydrated and need to take my soluble pred. 20mg any advice?

A Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year to you all

Does anyone suffer with severe pain in calfs? Can PMR affect your calfs ?

Hi, i'm a member of HU(f.m.) looking for info. on behalf of my daughter, she is having tests, GCA/PMR, anxious about what it all means?

I would like to know if any members have experienced any problems taking Amitriptline tablets, I am down to 10mgs Pred. since 18/11/13, have

I have PMR and GCA now down to 5mg pred. I had a fit or something this week. Everything went black and noise in head and I shook violently.

I took the wrong dose of pred.

Has anyone on here been referred to physiotherapy for the pmr?

Hi all have been doing ok reducing preds slowly got to 5mg and then i developed an allergy in my eyes(thats what the optician said)

I am now taking 10mgs. Pred. Since 18/11/13. I had blood test results back. All normal as I had a few aches in morning doctor prescribed ami

need help to reduce steroids,inj June was on 30mg,s now down to 13mg,s but to day have really bad withdrawal symptoms .

Been a while........................

can it be right i am reducing by 5mg of prednisolone a day is this right.?

I have to have an MRA of head, and MRI of the orbits. Has anyone had these done?

Hi everyone, I've had PMR for up to a year, then developed GCA, went on 60mg pred, reduced by 10mg every 2weeks. Since getting down to 30mg

Feel awful today! So tired, sore, irritatable, can't stand noise, could cry!! Few good days there, now paying for it, 20mg pred,

What emphasis should I place on my ESR count every month? If it is below 8 I consider myself in good condition for the time.

I changed my 14.5mg Pred dose taken normally at 8.30am to 6.20am,whats happening to me?

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