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Bruising and cortisone

I have had PMR for about four years and am on 4mg of prednisolone. I am doing well apart from niggles with my Achillies tendons and one knee. I go walking...

I have had PMR for about four years and am on 4mg of prednisolone. I am doing we...

Loco99

•9 years ago

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low dose still having reduction problems

For the 2nd time I am having problems reducing when I go below 4 mg of preds. This time I have been reducing by a1/4 mg/month, with symptoms increasing...

For the 2nd time I am having problems reducing when I go below 4 mg of preds. Th...

JOHNONE28

•9 years ago

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Reducing steroids

Hi all & hope everyone is having a good day? Following diagnosis of this pmr last Tuesday & put on 20 mg of pred daily (& the results have been amazing!) I...

Hi all & hope everyone is having a good day? Following diagnosis of this pmr las...

PamOakes

•9 years ago

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Falling

A&E is a nice place on Wednesday . Had a bad fall outside argos felt a right fool 2 young women came to help us hubby insisted on A&E have ended up with very...

A&E is a nice place on Wednesday . Had a bad fall outside argos felt a right foo...

olive2709

•9 years ago

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Actemra infusion

I am currently in a trial and receiving Actemra injections (tocilizamub) once a month. I had my third yesterday. It has brought my numbers down considerably...

I am currently in a trial and receiving Actemra injections (tocilizamub) once a ...

30048

•9 years ago

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Do I need to up the preds

Hi all I would like a bit of advice from someone I have had PMR for 4 years most of the time its been in check with preds, however of recent weeks I have had...

Hi all I would like a bit of advice from someone I have had PMR for 4 years most...

kingharold11

•9 years ago

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Sore and not sure...

Hello My inflammatory markers in my blood are nice and low. I've been suffering from PMR since 11/2013. I am now on 12.5 mg having got down to 1mg after a...

Hello My inflammatory markers in my blood are nice and low. I've been suffering ...

Judigardener

•9 years ago

11 Replies

GCA and all that

I have had GCA for two and a half years started off at 60mg of Pred now down to 8 mg taking it slowly as you recommend. I do most things but feel so tired at...

I have had GCA for two and a half years started off at 60mg of Pred now down to ...

Vpankhurst

•9 years ago

6 Replies

PMR

Does anyone had flue like symptoms with PMR?

Shaina1

•9 years ago

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vitamins

has anyone tried ginger and turmeric in vitamin form to help with reducing steroids.

has anyone tried ginger and turmeric in vitamin form to help with reducing stero...

poppysmam

•9 years ago

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Dexa scan results - I don't think I need Alendronic acid.

At my last rheumy appointment the consultant wanted to put me on Alendronic acid, or equivalent. I resisted and asked for a DEXA scan. I am nearly 84. I have...

At my last rheumy appointment the consultant wanted to put me on Alendronic acid...

Trenny

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Quick reduction of Pred

I have upped from 7.5 mg to 15mg of Prednisolone (as advised by my GP) for what was thought to be a 'flare up' of PMR. After 8 days my symptoms have...

I have upped from 7.5 mg to 15mg of Prednisolone (as advised by my GP) for what...

Soon70

•9 years ago

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Long suffering

I have had PMR for six years. I now have osteoarthritis, serum negative rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis. Is methotrexate any good ?

I have had PMR for six years. I now have osteoarthritis, serum negative rheumat...

michaelegan

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Bad news

Hi everyone, Treliske Hospital have just telephoned and cancelled my ablation on Wednesday. I am so upset about it but then if they have emergencies they...

Hi everyone, Treliske Hospital have just telephoned and cancelled my ablation on...

Ang3lc4ts

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Since when did 3am become morning?

I think I overdid it, but am managing to keep my senseof humour! Sorry about the length of this post. I was diagnosed with Pmr in Jan15 and started on 15mg...

I think I overdid it, but am managing to keep my senseof humour! Sorry about th...

sealine30

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Morning or evening for preds?

I've been taking prednisolone for 3 weeks or so now. I started off taking it with my evening meal but after discussing it with my gp I switched to the morning....

I've been taking prednisolone for 3 weeks or so now. I started off taking it wit...

MaryWR

•9 years ago

8 Replies

How long does it take for the steroids to work?

Hi, I was diagnosed with PMR last Tuesday following weeks of excrutiating pain in my left arm, my back and hips. I am 52 years old and am currently on sick...

Hi, I was diagnosed with PMR last Tuesday following weeks of excrutiating pain i...

Sandra_123

•9 years ago

10 Replies

So tired/breathless

Hi everyone,hope you're all well today. I have a question and need advice. I reduced pred by 1 mg last week from 7 to 6 mg. I have been reducing every 3 weeks...

Hi everyone,hope you're all well today. I have a question and need advice. I red...

JJackdaw

•9 years ago

6 Replies

ALEDRONIC ACID TABLETS

Prescribed A.A. Tablets along with adcal d3 last year , stopped taking them made me feel nauseas. Decided to try again this week after 6weeks into recovery...

Prescribed A.A. Tablets along with adcal d3 last year , stopped taking them made...

Lionking50

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Hello

I am new to this as well and 48 in April working full time for the local government who are very sympathetic about sick leave. Once diagnosed with Pmr is it...

I am new to this as well and 48 in April working full time for the local governm...

jaxpox

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Chronic Fatigue

there is a article in Daily Mail about Chronic Fatigue. if of interest to any one.Also on about giving it a new posh name.Dave.

there is a article in Daily Mail about Chronic Fatigue. if of interest to any on...

daveD

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Pmr beginner!

Hi all, I was diagnosed with this horrible condition yesterday & started on pred as you all are. The early signs of pain reduction are amazing & today I have...

Hi all, I was diagnosed with this horrible condition yesterday & started on pred...

PamOakes

•9 years ago

16 Replies

Confused about prednisolone dose

My mum who is 80 has recently had a diagnosis of PMR (she also has RA and osteoarthritis so its taken a while to reach this) . Up until now because the...

My mum who is 80 has recently had a diagnosis of PMR (she also has RA and osteoa...

panther50

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Sit bone pain

While since I posted here . Seemed to be progressing well, down to 7.5 pred. Last weekend felt a bit off , headache and achy in shoulders and bottom...

While since I posted here . Seemed to be progressing well, down to 7.5 pred. La...

bumpermac

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Correct diagnosis?

I have been on prednisolone for a week and a half and am seeing my gp soon for a review. I have had a rapid response to the drugs so from the information on...

I have been on prednisolone for a week and a half and am seeing my gp soon for a...

MaryWR

•9 years ago

35 Replies

So confused!!!!

Hello everyone. I've just been to see my GP(just returned from her maternity leave) and she produced a letter I have never seen from the Rheum I saw 8.10.14 ....

Hello everyone. I've just been to see my GP(just returned from her maternity lea...

brightonbella

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Risedronate

Hi everyone I have taken Risedronate for 7 years after I was diagnosed with PMR I have also taken Calcichews but am finding these give me stomach pain so I...

Hi everyone I have taken Risedronate for 7 years after I was diagnosed with PMR ...

lucky12

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Itching

Hello, I am new to this forum having only just discovered the website. I was having physio for frozen shoulder and in January 2014 told the physio my symptoms...

Hello, I am new to this forum having only just discovered the website. I was hav...

Hidden

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Steamer cooking

I bought a halogen oven twelve months ago and find it quicker. I dont use my cooker at all now and don#t have to bend down to...

I bought a halogen oven twelve months ago and find it quicker. I ...

angelone2

•9 years ago

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Alendronic Acid

Am still struggling to decide whether or not I should be taking AA! I have no reason to suppose I have a bone density problem, and would prefer to be taking a...

Am still struggling to decide whether or not I should be taking AA! I have no r...

Charlie1boy

•9 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for February 2015

Bruising and cortisone

low dose still having reduction problems

Reducing steroids

Falling

Actemra infusion

Do I need to up the preds

Sore and not sure...

GCA and all that

PMR

vitamins

Dexa scan results - I don't think I need Alendronic acid.

Quick reduction of Pred

Long suffering

Bad news

Since when did 3am become morning?

Morning or evening for preds?

How long does it take for the steroids to work?

So tired/breathless

ALEDRONIC ACID TABLETS

Hello

Chronic Fatigue

Pmr beginner!

Confused about prednisolone dose

Sit bone pain

Correct diagnosis?

So confused!!!!

Risedronate

Itching

Steamer cooking

Alendronic Acid

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