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PMRGCAuk

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Wondering if I could of had a TIA/Mini Stroke?

Hi everyone, last Monday morning I came upstairs feeling just awful, that was the day I had no prednisone left and before I went and seen my GP and was given...

Hi everyone, last Monday morning I came upstairs feeling just awful, that was th...

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New and Just Diagnosed w PMR

I had a episode of PMR 12 to 10 years ago that the general md diagnosed as RA as I was quite swollen in hands and knees. I took Methotrexate for it. 2 years...

I had a episode of PMR 12 to 10 years ago that the general md diagnosed as RA as...

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Magnesium

Hi folks - As promised I am updating you on how I have been getting on taking magnesium daily. I started taking it about six weeks ago after asking my doctor...

Hi folks - As promised I am updating you on how I have been getting on taking ma...

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One at a time please!

Well this is annoying. During the heat of last week I could understand sometimes 2 naps a day. I also understand that PMR makes you tired. I noted last night...

Well this is annoying. During the heat of last week I could understand sometimes...

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Lack of enthusiasm

I have been an avid photographer and loved spending hours on my computer working in Photoshop for post processing my images. I have found in the last couple...

I have been an avid photographer and loved spending hours on my computer working...

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Vision constantly changing

Hi...thought I would ask and see if anyone has had this happen to them while on Pred. Haven't written in a while ..so briefly, I have GCA and next week will be...

Hi...thought I would ask and see if anyone has had this happen to them while on ...

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5 mg - shoulder aches and fatigue returning

I would be pleased to have your advice. I was diagnosed with PMR in October 2015 and started on 15mg. I have reduced gradually and I am now on 5mg for the...

I would be pleased to have your advice. I was diagnosed with PMR in October 201...

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Splitting Tablets

Hi there, just wondered if anyone has any bright ideas when it comes to splitting tablets. As far as I know Pred is available in 1mg and 5mg and 2.5mg 'coated'...

Hi there, just wondered if anyone has any bright ideas when it comes to splittin...

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Eye Strain

I am an avid reader and this has provided the escape I crave from the symptoms of PMR. Lately I have noticed horrible eye strain at the end of the day. It...

I am an avid reader and this has provided the escape I crave from the symptoms o...

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Tests for adnenal function

My rheumatologist has tapered the prednisone to 5mg per day. Is there a blood test to determine whether my adrenal gland is beginning to \"wake up\" and start...

My rheumatologist has tapered the prednisone to 5mg per day. Is there a blood t...

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Hot flushes, sweating and hot weather!

I am moaning....as here seems a good place to let off steam. I know that coffee, chocolate ect are not helpful (I don't drink often enough to worry about...

I am moaning....as here seems a good place to let off steam. I know that coffee...

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10 months on......

Got off the Pred last Oct. after about 4 years since first starting.. PMR has not returned. Feeling well most of the time although a few arthritic joints...

Got off the Pred last Oct. after about 4 years since first starting.. PMR has no...

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Shin Pain

Just a query really - Has anyone else experienced quite bad shin pain while on Pred? I have it only in the left leg and at present am on 18mg, having just...

Just a query really - Has anyone else experienced quite bad shin pain while on P...

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Good News Bad News

Good news is I finally got some sleep last night 1 hour 10 minutes then 3 hours 15 minutes, for a total of 4 hours 35 minutes. Been on 20mg for 11 days after...

Good news is I finally got some sleep last night 1 hour 10 minutes then 3 hours ...

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how can you tell a flare from other maladies?

The past two weeks have been tough for me. Symptoms include some sleep disturbance, daily headaches, increased irritability and volatile emotions, decreased...

The past two weeks have been tough for me. Symptoms include some sleep disturban...

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grieving my old life, and learning to "dance"

Although I was diagnosed nearly 9 mos ago, I still find myself reading old posts and feeling like its new information at times. The sheer magnitude of learning...

Although I was diagnosed nearly 9 mos ago, I still find myself reading old posts...

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Tapering and side effects

I have been on Pred for 2 years for PMR. I was on 7.5 for over 3 months and have been reducing from 7.5 to 7 mg Pred for a few weeks now. I am pretty...

I have been on Pred for 2 years for PMR. I was on 7.5 for over 3 months and ha...

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Prednisone update

RA believed head soreness was due to GCA symptoms returning, so added 5mg to my current 30mgs of prednisone. After three days, soreness still there. I do...

RA believed head soreness was due to GCA symptoms returning, so added 5mg to my ...

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Pineapple and possible mini flare

Hi guys, I am down to 3.5mg of pred and was just in the process of reducing once again. I have had a reaction after eating fresh pineapple in both hands,...

Hi guys, I am down to 3.5mg of pred and was just in the process of reducing once...

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Tic Toc Can't Sleep

Hello everyone: Been on prednisone for 16 days. 50mg for the first 7 days and 20mg for the rest. I also take Teva-Losartan 100mg, and Pms-Hydrochlorothiaz...

Hello everyone: Been on prednisone for 16 days. 50mg for the first 7 days and 20...

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Diagnosing GCA

I read about people diagnosed with GCA without having a temporal biopsy done. What other methods can be used, to come up with a correct diagnosis? Thanks, Gil

I read about people diagnosed with GCA without having a temporal biopsy done. W...

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So upset...

Dear everyone, I have GCA and PMR and taking 11mgs of pred at the moment. .My son, his wife, 1 year old and five year old who I love to bits, came for a...

Dear everyone, I have GCA and PMR and taking 11mgs of pred at the moment. .My so...

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PREDNESALONE & OMEPRAZOLE

At the moment I am on 2 1/2 mg of pred is it still necessary to take omeprazole with such a small dose of pred ?, also have there been any studies re the...

At the moment I am on 2 1/2 mg of pred is it still necessary to take omeprazole ...

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I'm 0ff pred ,but restarted on hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone for Addisons.

As I've said in title I've restarted hydrocortisone and fludro ,i must admit I don't feel any better fatigue wise and muscle weakness continues .I'm presuming...

As I've said in title I've restarted hydrocortisone and fludro ,i must admit I d...

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into remission

I saw a different rheumy last week as the original is away sick. This one was a young man very nice . Having asked me all sorts of questions and asked me to...

I saw a different rheumy last week as the original is away sick. This one was a ...

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wobbly Arms!!

I have been getting the same Jelly like feeling in both my arms. It feels as though all the life has gone out of them like a balloon when it gets deflated. It...

I have been getting the same Jelly like feeling in both my arms. It feels as tho...

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Update I can go x 😀😎

Just come back from a visit to my rumatoligest, the first visit , my diagnosis was confirmed I have got GCA , but don't need a biopsy ( thank god ) not very...

Just come back from a visit to my rumatoligest, the first visit , my diagnosis w...

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Suffering with PMR , swollen ankles and lack of sleep

I have had PMR since January 2016 , and am on prednisolone 20mg ,have had Achilles tendonitis and still ankles swollen very much although the tendonitis is...

I have had PMR since January 2016 , and am on prednisolone 20mg ,have had Achil...

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Wobbly legs

I am getting what I can only describe as wobbly, jelly feeling legs!!!! The rest of my body feels fine. It feels as if I have climbed a very long steep hill,...

I am getting what I can only describe as wobbly, jelly feeling legs!!!! The res...

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I'm back, thank goodness

I have been offline for some days following a spat with my service provider. I am reading all the posts to catch up with what's been going on. Will start...

I have been offline for some days following a spat with my service provider. I ...

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