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PMRGCAuk

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Hello everyone. I've had PMR/GCA for 2yrs 4mths so far & was really beginning to feel better, eg no artery pains in head for once.

Despite all the muscle spasms & usual morning stiffness I really felt I'd turned a corner for the better then the following week I went down with shingles. It...

Despite all the muscle spasms & usual morning stiffness I really felt I'd turned...

•10 years ago

Aspirin and Tylenol with prednisone?

Any problem with using enteric coated aspirin and/or Tylenol for pain while on 5mg. prednisone? I have hydrocodone but prefer non- narcotic pain relief if...

Any problem with using enteric coated aspirin and/or Tylenol for pain while on 5...

•10 years ago

Trying to pack and move to a new home. Pain seems to be returning.

After PMR diagnosis in Oct 2013, I had immediate pain reduction on 20 mg pred. I've been tapering down to current dose of 5 mg. where I'm to maintain till next...

After PMR diagnosis in Oct 2013, I had immediate pain reduction on 20 mg pred. I...

•10 years ago

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Reduction of predsisone

Am down to 7.5mgs and is it normal to have pain ? It will ease up in the late afternoon. The pain is like when this all started but not as bad as yet. It' has...

Am down to 7.5mgs and is it normal to have pain ? It will ease up in the late af...

•10 years ago

Careful what you do when feeling well

Although we all know this I'm sure, including me, I thought I'd just share my lapse of sense with my fellow PMR sufferers as a reminder not to do things on...

Although we all know this I'm sure, including me, I thought I'd just share my la...

•10 years ago

Has anyone had hot burning sensation in the thighs with PMR

Hi I am having a flare of PMR with my usual symptoms of lower back/hip pain, upper arms and shoulders. However I am experiencing this new problem of a...

Hi I am having a flare of PMR with my usual symptoms of lower back/hip pain, u...

•10 years ago

IMPORTANT - CANCELLATION OF SURREY SUPPORT MEETING TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, 12TH FEBRUARY,2014

For anyone intending to come to the Surrey Support meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, 12th February, I have just received a telephone call from Runnymede Council...

For anyone intending to come to the Surrey Support meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, ...

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Hi every 1 does anyone know why my cholesterol has gone up in the last 2years

Hi people hope every one is coping well, does anyone have any suggestions regarding my cholesterol it has gone up in the last 2 years from 4.1 to 7,I do have a...

Hi people hope every one is coping well, does anyone have any suggestions regard...

•10 years ago

Hi every one ritter here,just was wondering if i get down to 1.1/2 mgs do they make 1/2 mgs?

•10 years ago

Is it normal after reaching your lowest mgs 3 that it will take awhile for your body to adjust. I am having some pain but not terrible.

•10 years ago

Hello All, When do the side effects of Prednisolone start to diminish?

I am down to 16mg after 8months (GCA) & still have very fat face & neck, shakes & muscle weekness etc. Can anyone advise when these effects should begin to...

I am down to 16mg after 8months (GCA) & still have very fat face & neck, shakes ...

•10 years ago

Can anyone tell me if there is a group in Herefordshire please?

•10 years ago

Recovering adrenal function study, posting

Hi All, Received shot of methotextrate today, 2mgs for the week. Have been feeling better. Doctor is ok with my taking 3mgs per day of medrol. Did some...

Hi All, Received shot of methotextrate today, 2mgs for the week. Have been feeli...

•10 years ago

Anyone have metallic taste of food ,and loss of taste and stinging on tongue,my doc reckons could be nerve damage due to vasculitis

and type 1 Diabetes.Ive gca pmr .?.

and type 1 Diabetes.Ive gca pmr .?.

•10 years ago

Does anyone know if there is a local group in the Southampton area?

I live in Southampton but don't know of any cases of PMR/GCA here.

I live in Southampton but don't know of any cases of PMR/GCA here.

•10 years ago

Can anyone explain.

Hi guys, I went to see my ruemy at the end of this week. He was pleased that I am down to 41/2mg of pred and I told him I was coming down 1/2mg every 6...

Hi guys, I went to see my ruemy at the end of this week. He was pleased that I...

•10 years ago

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