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UTi/PRM

I have had prm/gca since 2012 and now I seem to get a lot of uti problems that do not seem to clear up as quickly and at the same time I get flare up's with...

I have had prm/gca since 2012 and now I seem to get a lot of uti problems that d...

SherryAnnie

•8 years ago

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pmr only in legs

Since diagnosis in oct. 2014 I have had symptoms only in my legs. I say 'only' but at the onset I was crippled by the pain and showing all the symptoms of pmr...

Since diagnosis in oct. 2014 I have had symptoms only in my legs. I say 'only' ...

manjan

•8 years ago

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Leaking legs, Diuretics and pred

Hi all I have just been prescribed a 2 week course of Furosemide to reduce the amount of fluid in my legs. Currently one of my legs is leaking fluid, in the...

Hi all I have just been prescribed a 2 week course of Furosemide to reduce the a...

linda49

•8 years ago

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Eye problems

Thank you all for your input re my eye problem. I know about dry eye and the problems with watering, had just forgotten. My husband had the same problem and...

Thank you all for your input re my eye problem. I know about dry eye and the pro...

j-e-a-n

•8 years ago

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Gca possibly starting again

Hi everyone, I've had PMR and GCA for 4 years, got down from 60mg to 5mg. Then last week got chest infection, it knocked me for six! two days ago i got severe...

Hi everyone, I've had PMR and GCA for 4 years, got down from 60mg to 5mg. Then l...

heli13

•8 years ago

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CRP/SED High-antibiotics

I've been on pred 13 months. Reducing well last 3 months, and have gotten to 8, feeling good, only slight neck stiffness on occasion. I was excited for labs...

I've been on pred 13 months. Reducing well last 3 months, and have gotten to 8, ...

Meg1711b

•8 years ago

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CRP

A year ago, my GP put me back up to 10mg pred because my CRP wasn't reducing as it should. It stayed stubbornly high-ish all last year, but I have maintained...

A year ago, my GP put me back up to 10mg pred because my CRP wasn't reducing as ...

Annodomini

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Working with PMR&GCA

Hi I am currently signed off having had a flare, my bloods reflect this although thankfully, not up to their original levels. I have looked at my options,...

Hi I am currently signed off having had a flare, my bloods reflect this although...

lesley2015

•8 years ago

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Rummy first visit yesterday confused & frustrated

I went to burton hospital yesterday my doctor put me on steroids in June as blood showed sed rate 44 was on 30mg then struggled with side attests mood and...

I went to burton hospital yesterday my doctor put me on steroids in June as bloo...

Derug

•8 years ago

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Eyes

Hi everyone. Getting to the stage again when I am feeling very sorry for myself. Been bad tempered and quite upset this last few days. I am at the stage now...

Hi everyone. Getting to the stage again when I am feeling very sorry for myself....

j-e-a-n

•8 years ago

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Iliopsoas Bursitis?

I had a steroid injection from the Rheumy in December fro Trochanteric bursitis and, eventually, I am now able to sleep on that side without strong...

I had a steroid injection from the Rheumy in December fro Trochanteric bursitis ...

suzy1959

•8 years ago

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Rhuemy before & after care very poor

Probably ranting a little but I just find The approach of Rhuemayoligists towards PMR sufferers very frustrating . I saw my Rhuemy the first time 4 months ago...

Probably ranting a little but I just find The approach of Rhuemayoligists toward...

Gaz227

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Rant Required!

Just come off the phone requesting a blood test. Spoke to another doctor in practice who although had a very nice manner informed me from my notes that my...

Just come off the phone requesting a blood test. Spoke to another doctor in prac...

Jackoh

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Steroid injection

Has anybody experience of having steroid injections as opposed to taking the tablets. Thank you Dee

Has anybody experience of having steroid injections as opposed to taking the tab...

Deeroy2015

•8 years ago

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had a bit of a scare today.

I thought I would just outline my VERY stressful morning. I'm over it now but just a heads up to what can happen for those that might have a similar episode....

I thought I would just outline my VERY stressful morning. I'm over it now but ju...

Hidden

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Support groups

Hi just wondered if there is any support groups in Staffordshire is Cannock rugeley stafford Lichfield I'm 44 with pmr feeling very lonely could do with...

Hi just wondered if there is any support groups in Staffordshire is Cannock ruge...

Derug

•8 years ago

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Should I reduce while I have a Fractured Vertebra.

Hi everyone. I have successfully got down to 7mg on the Dead Slow Method. I have stayed on this for four weeks to make sure and it is now time to start trying...

Hi everyone. I have successfully got down to 7mg on the Dead Slow Method. I have...

Attic

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Help!

I have just been diagnosed with PMR after suffering now for about 3 weeks in so much pain,I was on blood pressure tablets so first of all is thought it was a...

I have just been diagnosed with PMR after suffering now for about 3 weeks in so ...

Debswales

•8 years ago

44 Replies

Dee

Hi I have PMR since last April, my question is,if the steroids suppress the symptoms (and wreck the body in the process) What cures it. The doctors appear to...

Hi I have PMR since last April, my question is,if the steroids suppress the symp...

Deeroy2015

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Awful day

Do any of you feel so lousy some days that you feel like surely there must be something else wrong with you too? Then there's that friend who's advice is to...

Do any of you feel so lousy some days that you feel like surely there must be so...

PMRpixie

•8 years ago

46 Replies

GCA

Diagnosed GCA in July. Started with 60 steroids now down to 8. I have been having tingling and numbness in my head. Although these are becoming less frequent....

Diagnosed GCA in July. Started with 60 steroids now down to 8. I have been havin...

patsy53

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Feeling crap !

16 months into Pmr journey and reduced to 4.5 mg pred , feeling achy and wondering if I really have PMR or something else . Initially had great relief from...

16 months into Pmr journey and reduced to 4.5 mg pred , feeling achy and wonderi...

bumpermac

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Best time of day to take medication?

I have read in the past that some of you take your prednisone in the evening. I have always been hesitant to do that because prednisone is known is known to...

I have read in the past that some of you take your prednisone in the evening. I ...

PMRpixie

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Follow up after biopsy

Hi all , Biopsy week gone Thursday - results yesterday at rheumy appointment. Negative- which I probably expected having been on 40-50 mg prednisilone since...

Hi all , Biopsy week gone Thursday - results yesterday at rheumy appointment. Ne...

Pamela60

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Buffalo's hump

Hi all, looking to pick your brains, foggy or not! Diagnosed with PMR mid 2015 put on 20mg felt great. Following week Dr dropped me down to 15mg and half the...

Hi all, looking to pick your brains, foggy or not! Diagnosed with PMR mid 2015 p...

Ellie135

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Sheri

Had polymyalgia which started two years ago and was pleased to reduce from 20mg to 2mg over that time. Just had flu and I'm back to square one. Lots of pain in...

Had polymyalgia which started two years ago and was pleased to reduce from 20mg ...

Sheribrim

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Any success with Holostic approach anyone?

Like so many others, I tried very hard to go the non-steroid route when first diagnosed with PMR in July 2013. Tried everything suggested to me from a...

Like so many others, I tried very hard to go the non-steroid route when first di...

Queenfisher

•8 years ago

29 Replies

Tray....

I am in bed as I write this....having downed tools at work and come straight home...Yesterday morning I was only saying that since new year I felt I MAY have...

I am in bed as I write this....having downed tools at work and come straight hom...

pmrdec112014

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Success! Bowen and Dexascan

Hi everyone, I had a bit of a dip after the festivities and reluctantly considered upping from 8mg to 10mg pred as I seemed to be very lethargic and...

Hi everyone, I had a bit of a dip after the festivities and reluctantly conside...

Slowdown

•8 years ago

10 Replies

INFLAMMATORY MARKERS

Hello everyone ... I would like some advice if possible please. I do not understand the significance nor the ideal frequency of blood tests for inflammatory...

Hello everyone ... I would like some advice if possible please. I do not unders...

Polylinc

•8 years ago

44 Replies

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PMRGCAuk

All posts for January 2016

UTi/PRM

pmr only in legs

Leaking legs, Diuretics and pred

Eye problems

Gca possibly starting again

CRP/SED High-antibiotics

CRP

Working with PMR&GCA

Rummy first visit yesterday confused & frustrated

Eyes

Iliopsoas Bursitis?

Rhuemy before & after care very poor

Rant Required!

Steroid injection

had a bit of a scare today.

Support groups

Should I reduce while I have a Fractured Vertebra.

Help!

Dee

Awful day

GCA

Feeling crap !

Best time of day to take medication?

Follow up after biopsy

Buffalo's hump

Sheri

Any success with Holostic approach anyone?

Tray....

Success! Bowen and Dexascan

INFLAMMATORY MARKERS

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