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PMRGCAuk

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Tapering steroids and the de elopement of GCA

I am aware that 2 out of 10 people suffering from PMR go on to develope GCA. Is this due to speedy reductions in the level of steroids or can this occur...

I am aware that 2 out of 10 people suffering from PMR go on to develope GCA. I...

•9 years ago

Daily Mail

There is an article about GCA in today's Daily Mail online. Spread the word.

There is an article about GCA in today's Daily Mail online. Spread the word.

•9 years ago

Labored breathing

Tom is on 45 mg of predosone a day. He has PMR and GCA . His breathing becomes labored as the day goes on . Is this from the predosone or from the disease ?...

Tom is on 45 mg of predosone a day. He has PMR and GCA . His breathing becomes l...

•9 years ago

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VACCINATION AGAINST PNEUMOCOCCAL DISEASE

Hi I've been offered the pneumococcal vaccination by my GP practice as I'm in the "at risk" group (aren't we all) and was wondering if any other members of...

Hi I've been offered the pneumococcal vaccination by my GP practice as I'm in t...

•9 years ago

GCA diagnosed 3 weeks ago

This is all so new to me. Had a headache for 18 days, sore scalp, night sweats and sore jaw although thought this was because of a careless tooth extraction in...

This is all so new to me. Had a headache for 18 days, sore scalp, night sweats a...

•9 years ago

PMR and Imuran

I was diagnosed with PMR alittle over 2 years ago. Everytime I try to taper my dosage of prednisone, my inflammation levels increase. My Rheumy wants to add...

I was diagnosed with PMR alittle over 2 years ago. Everytime I try to taper my ...

•9 years ago

Reducing

I am trying to reduce from 5milligrams to 4 1/2 using the slow method but 36 hours after taking the smaller dose my legs and back are very painful and stiff,...

I am trying to reduce from 5milligrams to 4 1/2 using the slow method but 36 hou...

•9 years ago

Newly diagnosed with PMR

Being newly diagnosed with PMR I am so pleased that I found this site to learn and share more about this condition. I am grateful to Kate Gilbert who...

Being newly diagnosed with PMR I am so pleased that I found this site to learn ...

•9 years ago

GCA

hi I am new. Can anyone tell me if there are any groups in the Nottingham area.

hi I am new. Can anyone tell me if there are any groups in the Nottingham area.

•9 years ago

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