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When does weight gain kick in with pred?

I seem to be losing weight at the moment

Shandon1

•11 years ago

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How early to take prednisolone in the morning

Waking with some arm pain round 1am Does prednisolone affect sleep Does pred leave a hangover

Waking with some arm pain round 1am Does prednisolone affect sleep Does pred lea...

Shandon1

•11 years ago

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Has anyone been diagnosed with Temporal Arteritis had the blood test positive the first time , had the biopsy done about 5 days after being

on high dose prednisone that came back negative , and the 2nd blood test 7 days later came out ok then had it determined you didn't even though you still were...

on high dose prednisone that came back negative , and the 2nd blood test 7 days ...

trevorfandg21

•11 years ago

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A little advice needed please!

I have been reading this forum since I was diagnosed in September last year. It was a long road indeed with ten months of increasing pain and lack of mobility....

I have been reading this forum since I was diagnosed in September last year. It ...

anniekins1

•11 years ago

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Evening all it might be the pred affecting my brain but here goes.i have been taking in the posts today tragic&disgracefull.

that people are put through this.I was wondering if any one had know how as to starting an e-petition going. I am thinking with all the groups in the UK &...

that people are put through this.I was wondering if any one had know how as to s...

daveD

•11 years ago

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its me again knackered as usual

I really don't know where to turn. I was told by my rheumy to stay at 5 mg until April but I can't see how I am ever going to reduce how I feel at the moment....

I really don't know where to turn. I was told by my rheumy to stay at 5 mg until...

kingharold11

•11 years ago

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What can I Do?? Why does nobody understand that I do feel ill most of the day and have been fighting a Flare/ Virus for over a month.

I have been to and fro to my GPS surgery every week sometimes twice in that week ,as well as my body hurting all over I haven't been able to walk at all .The...

I have been to and fro to my GPS surgery every week sometimes twice in that week...

trish29

•11 years ago

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Hi. This is a query directed to PMRpro Volunteer if I may. Having reduced from 20mg to 8mg -April to December 2013.

My dose was increased to 15mg by rheumatologist as I experienced a flare. She told me to me to reduce 1mg every 4 weeks. However I again experienced either...

My dose was increased to 15mg by rheumatologist as I experienced a flare. She to...

annihami

•11 years ago

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Pmr

Was diagnosed with PMR yesterday. Took my first pred 5mg this morning and the pain, mainly round upper arms, has eased quite a bit. It's very encouraging!

Was diagnosed with PMR yesterday. Took my first pred 5mg this morning and the pa...

Shandon1

•11 years ago

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PMR or something akin?--- The saga continues

My visit to a Gp at the practice on Monday left me bemused for, although I was given antibiotics to fight a cellulitis attack, the Doctor (who is very...

My visit to a Gp at the practice on Monday left me bemused for, although ...

violetsnowdrop

•11 years ago

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Funny headaches and funny hands.

I have had PMR for 2.5 years. Pred down to 4.5mg. Really beginning to feel a lot better and back to some normality. Lately I have started to get a clamping...

I have had PMR for 2.5 years. Pred down to 4.5mg. Really beginning to feel a lot...

robinham

•11 years ago

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Does it ever go away?

I have had diagnosed PMR for about 3 1/2 years and was on steroid treatment for about a year. Although my discomfort has gone from debilitating (onset) to...

I have had diagnosed PMR for about 3 1/2 years and was on steroid treatment for ...

Smh041511

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Polymyalgia

Not able to deal with the pain. Waiting to have it confirmed on Monday week

Shandon1

•11 years ago

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down to 10mg,s of preds in fact going to 9.1/2 on Saturday,when

in the last few days have a slight headache and face quite red on taking my BP it has risen to 201/89 and i can feel the difference slightly light headed as...

in the last few days have a slight headache and face quite red on taking my BP i...

ritter

•11 years ago

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GCA/apparently aging is an influence in GCA

Hi, wanted to post this. Was looking for further information on GCA and found this information on a credible link :......

Hi, wanted to post this. Was looking for further information on GCA and found th...

Whittlesey

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Thanks for answers, research.

Hi Everyone, want to say thanks for the answers and research on this aspect of dealing with these diseases -- antiobiotics and prednisone. Believe it is...

Hi Everyone, want to say thanks for the answers and research on this aspect of d...

Whittlesey

•11 years ago

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Survey

I had an e/mail from Healthunlocked saying " I had been chosen for a patient survey" Anyone else had one of these ?

I had an e/mail from Healthunlocked saying " I had been chosen for a patient s...

bowler

•11 years ago

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What are the markers of a flare?

I am moving homes and juggling crises in daily family life ( not a small issue)!! When I tried taper from 7.5mg pred,, I had a return of pain, etc. Finally,...

I am moving homes and juggling crises in daily family life ( not a small issue)!...

1Purplecrow

•11 years ago

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Intern who prescribed azithr will be at the hosp./Thursday.Will call then

Hi, I called the hospital to speak with the treating intern from last night and she will not be working again, until Thursday. Will be on the phone, tomorrow,...

Hi, I called the hospital to speak with the treating intern from last night and ...

Whittlesey

•11 years ago

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Emer. Room/Last Night/Pneumonia/prescribed azirothmycin

Hi Everyone, Thanks for the good information on quilones and medrol. I am taking methylpredisolone and I don't have as bad a reaction, as happens with...

Hi Everyone, Thanks for the good information on quilones and medrol. I am taking...

Whittlesey

•11 years ago

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Antiobiotics and prednisone ? Does anyone know if antibiotics are prescribed/congestion, fever, while you are on pred?

Have bad flu-like symptoms, going into the fourth day. They are not getting better with usual ibupropren and other OTC remedies. Am still dealing with fatigue...

Have bad flu-like symptoms, going into the fourth day. They are not getting bet...

Whittlesey

•11 years ago

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I am down to 2mg of Pred.This week end had a flare up. Should I go back up to 3mg or more. Any suggestions. Rheumie suggested reducing 1mg

per month I am due to see him in 2 weeks time.

Falkers

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Is my immune system on the blink?

I've had PMR for four years, I started on 20mg of Medrol and am now down to 4mg ( there have a few flares along the way) I want to reduce the dose even further...

I've had PMR for four years, I started on 20mg of Medrol and am now down to 4mg ...

Loco99

•11 years ago

7 Replies

I have GCA diagnosed 18months ago now down to 12mg from 60mg after a few blips. still get horrendous tiredness at times have to go to bed

Does anyone else get this exhausted feeling?

Vpankhurst

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Dupuytren's contracture anyone? I have just been diagnosed with this and wondered if it was related to PMR in any way.

I noticed a hard lump on my palm, in line with my ring finger, off I went to the computer on consult Dr. Google and self diagnosed Dupuytren's Contracture. My...

I noticed a hard lump on my palm, in line with my ring finger, off I went to the...

Loco99

•11 years ago

9 Replies

I had a cataract op on Mon and still feel seasick with very different sight in my eyes. Has anyone else had this problem? Did it settle?

I was diagnosed with PMR last May and am now on 9mg Pred having reduced from 12.5 since Christmas. The cataracts seem to have developed very quickly while I...

I was diagnosed with PMR last May and am now on 9mg Pred having reduced from 12....

zorroaster

•11 years ago

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PMR-GCA Scotland AGM

The Scottish group AGM will be held on Tuesday 15 April, 2014 at the Queen's Hotel, 160 Nethergate, Dundee at 10.30 (for 11am start) until 3pm. The guest...

The Scottish group AGM will be held on Tuesday 15 April, 2014 at the Queen's Hot...

sara4

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Freezing cold feet and legs

Hi, Has anyone suffered with absolutely freezing cold feet and legs. I have had this for about three months now and it is getting worse. I have GCA and have...

Hi, Has anyone suffered with absolutely freezing cold feet and legs. I have had...

frangemini

•11 years ago

29 Replies

Plymouth Help Group

Thank you ever so much to everyone who attended our first meeting in Plymouth, it was a great success and we will be carrying on and hope to see more of you at...

Thank you ever so much to everyone who attended our first meeting in Plymouth, i...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Hi I have PMR and GCA and currently For the last few months I've been getting cramping along inside of my feet and up my legs

whilst in bed. Today I've started with cramps in legs happening often. Could this be inflammation in the arteries in the legs? I'm on 35mg of preds and 75mg of...

whilst in bed. Today I've started with cramps in legs happening often. Could thi...

heli13

•11 years ago

17 Replies

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All posts for March 2014

When does weight gain kick in with pred?

How early to take prednisolone in the morning

Has anyone been diagnosed with Temporal Arteritis had the blood test positive the first time , had the biopsy done about 5 days after being

A little advice needed please!

Evening all it might be the pred affecting my brain but here goes.i have been taking in the posts today tragic&disgracefull.

its me again knackered as usual

What can I Do?? Why does nobody understand that I do feel ill most of the day and have been fighting a Flare/ Virus for over a month.

Hi. This is a query directed to PMRpro Volunteer if I may. Having reduced from 20mg to 8mg -April to December 2013.

Pmr

PMR or something akin?--- The saga continues

Funny headaches and funny hands.

Does it ever go away?

Polymyalgia

down to 10mg,s of preds in fact going to 9.1/2 on Saturday,when

GCA/apparently aging is an influence in GCA

Thanks for answers, research.

Survey

What are the markers of a flare?

Intern who prescribed azithr will be at the hosp./Thursday.Will call then

Emer. Room/Last Night/Pneumonia/prescribed azirothmycin

Antiobiotics and prednisone ? Does anyone know if antibiotics are prescribed/congestion, fever, while you are on pred?

I am down to 2mg of Pred.This week end had a flare up. Should I go back up to 3mg or more. Any suggestions. Rheumie suggested reducing 1mg

Is my immune system on the blink?

I have GCA diagnosed 18months ago now down to 12mg from 60mg after a few blips. still get horrendous tiredness at times have to go to bed

Dupuytren's contracture anyone? I have just been diagnosed with this and wondered if it was related to PMR in any way.

I had a cataract op on Mon and still feel seasick with very different sight in my eyes. Has anyone else had this problem? Did it settle?

PMR-GCA Scotland AGM

Freezing cold feet and legs

Plymouth Help Group

Hi I have PMR and GCA and currently For the last few months I've been getting cramping along inside of my feet and up my legs

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