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Pmr symptoms

Hi guys feeling rough this last few days, totally shattered and having a lot of pain when walking, currently on 15mg pred latest blood test crp down to 28 is...

Hi guys feeling rough this last few days, totally shattered and having a lot of ...

isabella-34-55-345

•9 years ago

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Syncathin Test - stop prednisolone?

I am just about to start reducing Pred to 7mg by the slow method. I have an appointment with the rheumy in two weeks. I was going to ask her about having a...

I am just about to start reducing Pred to 7mg by the slow method. I have an appo...

Trenny

•9 years ago

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Flare from psychological distress?

I had an upsetting incident with a family member at home last night, and I was very upset by it. I spent over 2 hours sobbing nonstop alone in my room before...

I had an upsetting incident with a family member at home last night, and I was v...

Anna135

•9 years ago

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GCA and osteoporosis

Does anyone know if after the reduction of the prednisone, if it will get better. I now have it, but don't want to go on any medication. Think my risk is 22...

Does anyone know if after the reduction of the prednisone, if it will get better...

cassey1879

•9 years ago

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Bruising after my tendon tear

Hi Again, I am now in what I call a 'numpty boot' which is the alternative to having my lower leg potted because of the partial tear to my achilles tendon....

Hi Again, I am now in what I call a 'numpty boot' which is the alternative to ...

sealine30

•9 years ago

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Is it going to be another flare

hAve had quite a up and down illness so far nearly three years from onset of GCA been on the very slow reduction plan recently all seemed OK down to 12/11 mg...

hAve had quite a up and down illness so far nearly three years from onset of GCA...

Vpankhurst

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Newbie to this site

Hi, Last week i had an endo appointment due to flushing and my thyroid disease. The endo went through my previous blood results and said that my esr was high...

Hi, Last week i had an endo appointment due to flushing and my thyroid disease. ...

yorkshiregirl44

•9 years ago

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Hurrah- at Zero!

Have finally got to zero Pred.! Decided not to take the last couple of tablets last week - 1/2 mg per day - as I was feeling so good. Have continued to...

Have finally got to zero Pred.! Decided not to take the last couple of tablets ...

suzieh

•9 years ago

29 Replies

High CRP

Hi. A question. I have been feeling unwell since last Wednesday. Lower back pain, general achy feeling all over. Went to doctor on Thursday who suspected...

Hi. A question. I have been feeling unwell since last Wednesday. Lower back p...

Caro12line

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Undiagnosed question

Hi, I'm waiting for a pmr diagnosis. I have the classic symptoms and of course have read the websites. I'm trying to work out if I could be susceptible to...

Hi, I'm waiting for a pmr diagnosis. I have the classic symptoms and of course h...

Gillshand

•9 years ago

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What a difference 1mg has made!

After spending 7 weeks at 10mg, I tapered down to 9mg via the "dsns" method, which took between 7 and 8 weeks. During that time, I was aware of increasing...

After spending 7 weeks at 10mg, I tapered down to 9mg via the "dsns" method, whi...

Charlie1boy

•9 years ago

38 Replies

GCA and flu shots

Do you think it is good or bad to get the flu shot, heard they are study as a lot of people apparently came down with it after a flu shot and not sure if it...

Do you think it is good or bad to get the flu shot, heard they are study as a lo...

cassey1879

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Books,?

Has anyone got some advice on books about cooking for pmr l would like to prepare dishes to cook in oven ,l am putting weight on and want to be careful...

Has anyone got some advice on books about cooking for pmr l would like to prepar...

alice1940

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Steroid injection around the lower back

I was dx with GCA about three years ago and have reduced Pred to 7.5 mg. Now it has been suggested by my rheumy that I have 'facet joint injections' around the...

I was dx with GCA about three years ago and have reduced Pred to 7.5 mg. Now it ...

Trenny

•9 years ago

7 Replies

My First Rheumy Visit

Had my first visit to the Rheumatologist today, she was very thorough with her examination, lasting 45 minutes 😳 She has decided that the steroids are not...

Had my first visit to the Rheumatologist today, she was very thorough with her e...

kazza2841

•9 years ago

23 Replies

Sores in my mouth

I have pmr and I am on prednisolone. Started at 25 mg in Jan or Feb (can't remember) and have reduced to 7 mg now. I have no gp monitoring my progress as she...

I have pmr and I am on prednisolone. Started at 25 mg in Jan or Feb (can't reme...

lynne99

•9 years ago

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~Follow up on temporal artery biopsy & GCA?

Hello to all your dear folk Just to say that histology concluded that I did not have GCA - I am so grateful to report this & mindful that this could change in...

Hello to all your dear folk Just to say that histology concluded that I did not ...

Megams

•9 years ago

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prednisone

I HAVE BEEN OFF THE PREDNISONE for almost a year, could not take the side affects. I am taking OMEGA XL and on an anti-inflamitory diet and doing very...

I HAVE BEEN OFF THE PREDNISONE for almost a year, could not take the side affect...

aprilrain

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Statins and prednisolone

my blood test showed Serum triglyceride level above range of 2.4 mmoI/L [ 1.8 ] Serum LDL cholesterol above...

my blood test showed Serum triglyceride level above range of 2.4 mmoI/L [ 1....

bowler

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Telfordian

I've been in and out of PMR for a fair number of years now and currently on 8mp of Pred. Just picked up my last prescription and found with great pleasure that...

I've been in and out of PMR for a fair number of years now and currently on 8mp ...

Telfordian

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Reduce prednisone

I am 58 years old and has been diagnosed with PMR. I received 20mg starting dose and take this dose now for 4 weeks. When you began reducing prednisone, were...

I am 58 years old and has been diagnosed with PMR. I received 20mg starting dose...

Solna

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Recently diagnosed with PMR

Hi.....I was diagnosed in July this year age 52, although I have been suffering for a lot longer 😩 I was originally put on 15mg pred and reduced to 12.5mg...

Hi.....I was diagnosed in July this year age 52, although I have been suffering ...

kazza2841

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Update on symptoms

Hi all Since my last post when I was feeling those familiar pains seemingly returning & was wondering about increasing my pred.........but then decided to ride...

Hi all Since my last post when I was feeling those familiar pains seemingly retu...

PamOakes

•9 years ago

7 Replies

5-HTP

Hi Does anyone know anything about 5-HTP a supplement L-5-Hydroxytryptophan Complex? with magnesium, valerian root powder - meant to be good for immune...

Hi Does anyone know anything about 5-HTP a supplement L-5-Hydroxytryptophan Com...

lesley2015

•9 years ago

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Rheumy Visit

Saw the rheumy yesterday. He is so empathetic and thorough I felt well cared for if not well when I left! Had a flare last week and had been bumped up to 40mg...

Saw the rheumy yesterday. He is so empathetic and thorough I felt well cared for...

PamelAnneCT

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Flu jab

Is it advisable to have the flu jab if you are on pred?

margiebell4

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Just when I thought stamina was improving

Schools back so back to routine with grandson ,we have him for breakfast 10 mornings a month . This week was Monday to Thursday get up at7 he arrives at 7.40...

Schools back so back to routine with grandson ,we have him for breakfast 10 morn...

olive2709

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Pain while reducing steroids

I wonder if anyone has experienced considerable pain in back, hips, knees and thighs while reducing steroids? I have been tapering gradually from 40 mg to...

I wonder if anyone has experienced considerable pain in back, hips, knees and th...

PenelopeVita-Finzi

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Homeopathic methods

Hi Still suffering after 4 weeks on 15m Cortisone Tingling in left hand side of head and body fine on waking, but starts within 30 min of taking meds. Can...

Hi Still suffering after 4 weeks on 15m Cortisone Tingling in left hand side of...

Rose54

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Shingles Vaccination

According to posters in my GPs' waiting room, I am now eligible for the shingles jab. However, I seem to remember advice on this forum saying that it's not...

According to posters in my GPs' waiting room, I am now eligible for the shingles...

Annodomini

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - PMRGCAuk | HealthUnlocked

PMRGCAuk

All posts for September 2015

Pmr symptoms

Syncathin Test - stop prednisolone?

Flare from psychological distress?

GCA and osteoporosis

Bruising after my tendon tear

Is it going to be another flare

Newbie to this site

Hurrah- at Zero!

High CRP

Undiagnosed question

What a difference 1mg has made!

GCA and flu shots

Books,?

Steroid injection around the lower back

My First Rheumy Visit

Sores in my mouth

~Follow up on temporal artery biopsy & GCA?

prednisone

Statins and prednisolone

Telfordian

Reduce prednisone

Recently diagnosed with PMR

Update on symptoms

5-HTP

Rheumy Visit

Flu jab

Just when I thought stamina was improving

Pain while reducing steroids

Homeopathic methods

Shingles Vaccination

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