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GCA and Pred reduction

I started at 60 mg Predisilone and am now on 45 mg. How do you know if you are getting a flare or a reaction to the reduction - ie your body doesnt like having...

I started at 60 mg Predisilone and am now on 45 mg. How do you know if you are g...

christine2715

•8 years ago

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Biopsy for GCA

Just had biopsy for GCA, was negative. Question, after anyone diagnosed as neg, but still had the symptoms. Was interested to hear.

Just had biopsy for GCA, was negative. Question, after anyone diagnosed as neg, ...

Wellagain

•8 years ago

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Moving into week 2..

The blog continues www.gilbertsonsteroids.blog.com x

Anne-NRAS

•8 years ago

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Weight gain!,,,,,,

I was doing really well at first, then after a flare up I was back on 15mg and this time I haven't been able to control my appetite. I've gained 7 pounds in...

I was doing really well at first, then after a flare up I was back on 15mg and t...

Zellamze

•8 years ago

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Blood Markers

Do flares always show in your blood markers? I am aching again yet my blood results this time are ok but they were very high before I began the Pred....

Do flares always show in your blood markers? I am aching again yet my blood...

enen

•8 years ago

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High breathing rate

Has prednisone been associated with a higher than the normal range breathing rate. I am on a project for early detection of infection and in the initial...

Has prednisone been associated with a higher than the normal range breathing rat...

paddyfields

•8 years ago

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endocrine clinic

Hello I have an appointment in 2 weeks time in an endocrine clinic. Was in hospital for observations for hypoglycemia and found out that my glands have very...

Hello I have an appointment in 2 weeks time in an endocrine clinic. Was in hos...

vivi13

•8 years ago

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GCA, Prednisone and is elective surgery ok?

Hello! Your site is fantastic, the information you share. I've learned so much in just the day I've been on it. I'm 52, diagnosed with GCA in February. My...

Hello! Your site is fantastic, the information you share. I've learned so much...

Sandy52

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Tea recommendations

Texas girl here. We drink sweet iced tea. I am looking to try some hot organic therapeutic teas. Will some of you ladies recommend brands and flavors and how...

Texas girl here. We drink sweet iced tea. I am looking to try some hot organic ...

Disdnurse

•8 years ago

7 Replies

New here and new to PMR

Hello, I was recently diagnosed with PMR (I think....I live in France and the rheumatologist spoke in French so quickly I am not completely convinced I have...

Hello, I was recently diagnosed with PMR (I think....I live in France and the rh...

IdasMum

•8 years ago

10 Replies

@You are Not Alone - summer edition of newsletter.

Photo caption 'Train a Medic' The summer (mind we are optimists about summer) edition of the newsletter 'You Are Not Alone' is now on our website Hard...

Photo caption 'Train a Medic' The summer (mind we are optimists about summer)...

jinasc

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Loads of questions, number 2

I am getting VERY upset about developing GCA. GP said unlikely, but maybe it's being played down. Should I start learning braille now just in case. Only on...

I am getting VERY upset about developing GCA. GP said unlikely, but maybe it's ...

Stroppymoo

•8 years ago

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Day 3, 4 and the weekend rolled into one

latest blog.. I hope you enjoy http://gilbertsonsteroids.blog.com/ x

Anne-NRAS

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Do we need Magnesium

Magnesium tablet ? should we have them i have just read on another post that it helped with stiffness ? I also take Thyroxine and Amitriptyline :)

Magnesium tablet ? should we have them i have just read on another post that it ...

Kay60

•8 years ago

14 Replies

I am new here. Could my continuing groin strain be linked to Adcal-D3 caplets?

I have joined this forum as I can't get rid of groin strain and thigh pain. My hip has been Xrayed and is OK. I have been taking Ad Cal caplets 750mg two twice...

I have joined this forum as I can't get rid of groin strain and thigh pain. My h...

Ellenmay

•8 years ago

2 Replies

An observation that might help you

Hello For a variety of reasons I have not been making taking my Magnesium supplement lately. I had not connected it to the awful weakness and stiffness in my...

Hello For a variety of reasons I have not been making taking my Magnesium supple...

Judigardener

•8 years ago

20 Replies

Reducing from 20 to 15 any problems?

On 20 I felt fine but since reducing to 15 feeling the aches in my arms shoulders us coming back and feeling very fatigued once again. Anyone else experienced...

On 20 I felt fine but since reducing to 15 feeling the aches in my arms shoulder...

enen

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Gca feet

Hi everybody. I have been quiet for a while for many reasons. I have pmr and gca. Preds down to 5.5mg. I have been reducing about 1/2mg a month. A couple of...

Hi everybody. I have been quiet for a while for many reasons. I have pmr and gc...

ianR

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Loads of questions. I'll start with main question.

Got diagnosed recently with PMR and on the preds. Feeling wonderful. So, I'll be on a tapering system. Was wondering, are there any people who can suffer...

Got diagnosed recently with PMR and on the preds. Feeling wonderful. So, I'll b...

Stroppymoo

•8 years ago

10 Replies

CBD oil

Hi All Has anyone any information on using CBD oil for relief of inflammation and pain - I was in conversation today with someone who had had great relief for...

Hi All Has anyone any information on using CBD oil for relief of inflammation an...

lesley2015

•8 years ago

31 Replies

Reduced prednisone from 25mgs to 2mg

I am feeling almost as much pain as I started with a year ago. I am worried because I had sore to touch spots on my scalp for quite awhile before the...

I am feeling almost as much pain as I started with a year ago. I am worried beca...

ayoung

•8 years ago

8 Replies

GCA & ANEURYSMS. ..

Hi, Hope all are doing good. I've had GCA PMR 3 years now, I was on preds 3 months then on Actemra 2 yrs 9mos then I got a lung infection & had a 2 week...

Hi, Hope all are doing good. I've had GCA PMR 3 years now, I was on preds 3 mon...

beringer

•8 years ago

6 Replies

I am new here.........

I have had GCA for 10 years, and am currently on 3mg Prednisolone with a target of reducing to 0 by the end of the year, IF the headaches do not return.My life...

I have had GCA for 10 years, and am currently on 3mg Prednisolone with a target ...

karools16

•8 years ago

31 Replies

Sweeteners?

What is everyone using as sweetener. I need a little sweet on my steel cut oats and in coffee. Wishing everyone the best day possible. Hugs.....🌺

What is everyone using as sweetener. I need a little sweet on my steel cut oats ...

Disdnurse

•8 years ago

12 Replies

First post

Hi I'm new to the group. I had temporal artery biopsy done yesterday , should know results early next week. Currently on 60 mg prednisolone per day for last 2...

Hi I'm new to the group. I had temporal artery biopsy done yesterday , should kn...

Rene43

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Happy Update

In pain for over three months, Dr that did the nerve testing on me felt my symptoms could be PMR along with carpal tunnel syndrome put me on steroid, GP felt I...

In pain for over three months, Dr that did the nerve testing on me felt my sympt...

mo3go7

•8 years ago

2 Replies

increasing pred with infection

I have GCA and after six years following the slow method I managed to get down to 6 mg. In April I was hit by a wheelchair in the back of my left leg which...

I have GCA and after six years following the slow method I managed to get down t...

hwigston

•8 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for July 2016

GCA and Pred reduction

Biopsy for GCA

Moving into week 2..

Weight gain!,,,,,,

Blood Markers

High breathing rate

endocrine clinic

GCA, Prednisone and is elective surgery ok?

Tea recommendations

New here and new to PMR

@You are Not Alone - summer edition of newsletter.

Loads of questions, number 2

Day 3, 4 and the weekend rolled into one

Do we need Magnesium

I am new here. Could my continuing groin strain be linked to Adcal-D3 caplets?

An observation that might help you

Reducing from 20 to 15 any problems?

Gca feet

Loads of questions. I'll start with main question.

CBD oil

Reduced prednisone from 25mgs to 2mg

GCA & ANEURYSMS. ..

I am new here.........

Sweeteners?

First post

Happy Update

increasing pred with infection

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