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Turmeric golden paste

Has anyone tried the above and if so had any good effects from it? I use turmeric in my cooking but was wondering about making some paste as well if it helps...

Has anyone tried the above and if so had any good effects from it? I use turmeri...

SusyTe

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Sceptical GP wants me off Pred and on Amitriptyline

Hello everyone. Recap – 69 years old male and up till 2 years ago very fit and active. I’ve posted a few times before but this time I really need some advice!...

Hello everyone. Recap – 69 years old male and up till 2 years ago very fit and a...

Roltuba

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Leeds research

I asked Dr Hughes about the Leeds research , evidently the Dr. Is still doing the compilation. I have been told that there was an article in the Mail on 21 st....

I asked Dr Hughes about the Leeds research , evidently the Dr. Is still doing th...

Mourneriver

•8 years ago

8 Replies

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Keeping it Real

Good morning All! I am newly diagnosed with PMR and upon reflection, I have this to say: This is my 3rd auto-immune disease. I have Hashimoto's, Raynauds and...

Good morning All! I am newly diagnosed with PMR and upon reflection, I have thi...

nymima01

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Useful Link to keep a check on your hearing

Hello, I thought I would share this link as I have had some hearing issues after being diagnosed with PMR and I wish I had taken this hearing test at the onset...

Hello, I thought I would share this link as I have had some hearing issues after...

jac-s

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Can GCA symptoms be mild

Greetings, as I look back in my journal about one year to the beginning of my PMR treatment I see, I awake to headache in the temples that goes away after I'm...

Greetings, as I look back in my journal about one year to the beginning of my PM...

mikldiamond

•8 years ago

13 Replies

PREDNISONE AND PROBIOTICS

I've been on prednisone for two years for GCA/PMR. During this time, I've also taken a probiotic. Recently, while researching...I've read these are not a good...

I've been on prednisone for two years for GCA/PMR. During this time, I've also t...

cjatthesea

•8 years ago

12 Replies

CRP moving up

A month ago ESR 1 CRP 0 .61. Very normal. Then had cold and root canal. Last week ESR 29 and CRP 0.94. Not so normal. Today only 5 days later ESR 25 and CRP...

A month ago ESR 1 CRP 0 .61. Very normal. Then had cold and root canal. Last w...

Nap1

•8 years ago

14 Replies

GCA diagnosis over Christmas - I'm a newbie!

Greetings all. After a rather shocking and fairly swift entry into a local hospital at the beginning of December, a suspected diagnosis of Temporal Arteritis...

Greetings all. After a rather shocking and fairly swift entry into a local hospi...

Elkay_1954

•8 years ago

4 Replies

COULD IT POSSIBLY BE GCA

I am a 47 yo female who has been having symptoms for almost 2 years. First onset was after taking nap and awakening with severe pain all over, flu-like but...

I am a 47 yo female who has been having symptoms for almost 2 years. First onset...

Doctortotrust

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Bone Density Issues

I've just received the results of a Dexa scan I had in December. It shows osteoporosis in the lumber spine and osteopenia in the hip (BMD 0.872 g/cm & 0.789...

I've just received the results of a Dexa scan I had in December. It shows osteop...

Ronnie101

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Chat and tea (or coffee) Woodbridge Suffolk

We're having another chat session at Wyevale Garden Centre, Woodbridge on Thursday 16th February at 2 o'clock. Would be great to see you there. Sue

We're having another chat session at Wyevale Garden Centre, Woodbridge on Thursd...

Soosie56

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Keeping going

As mentioned before I have osteoporosis, glaucoma, lymphodemia etc. But all is taken care of by hospital, doctors et al so I have no complaints. Painful...

As mentioned before I have osteoporosis, glaucoma, lymphodemia etc. But all is t...

Gillymar

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Possible link

Have read 70 percent of patients diagnosed with PMR go on to get diagnosed with Ca with in 6 months of PMR first being diagnosed.

Have read 70 percent of patients diagnosed with PMR go on to get diagnosed with ...

Pieater67

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Advice re controlling a flare, please

I would really appreciate some advice, please. I was on 15 mg of Prednisolone when first diagnosed last September. I then tapered to 12.5 mg which was...

I would really appreciate some advice, please. I was on 15 mg of Prednisolone w...

SusyTe

•8 years ago

30 Replies

Stability problems

This is going to sound like a bit of a ramble, but I feel I have to fill in the background! I have written posts before, one about the optimism about getting a...

This is going to sound like a bit of a ramble, but I feel I have to fill in the ...

Dobermanlover

•8 years ago

7 Replies

down to 17.5 mg pred, from 40, still some symptons pmr

wondering if the pred is suppose to relieve pain completely from pmr,, shoulders, buttocks, hamstrings, initially on 40 mg, complete relief, reduced to 20 over...

wondering if the pred is suppose to relieve pain completely from pmr,, shoulders...

arvine

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Polly P Off

I am 72 and new to HealthUnlocked . I was diagnosed with PMR 18 months ago though I know I had it long before then as I've been very active all my life playing...

I am 72 and new to HealthUnlocked . I was diagnosed with PMR 18 months ago thoug...

192638

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Opthalmology Appointment

Hi everyone i was referred back to Opthalmology by rheumatology, after I said my sight still didn't seem right. i've found it very difficult to describe my...

Hi everyone i was referred back to Opthalmology by rheumatology, after I said my...

Mandrose

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Trying to establish what happened to my Mum but don't know who to ask.

Could I ask please whether anyone here has any knowledge of, or had experience of, bilateral occlusions of the femoral arteries resulting in severe ulcers,...

Could I ask please whether anyone here has any knowledge of, or had experience o...

DoreenM

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Low carb diet

I've been trying to stick to a low carb diet since 1 January (new Year's Resolution) to lose some of the weight I've gained since starting Pred for pmr in...

I've been trying to stick to a low carb diet since 1 January (new Year's Resolut...

Carrot1

•8 years ago

24 Replies

Update

Some of you will remember my post re adrenal test, cut a story, I was at the hospital today for the results, seems that my adrenals have now packed up,,...

Some of you will remember my post re adrenal test, cut a story, I was at th...

bowler

•8 years ago

31 Replies

Struggling to get diagnosis of GCA

I am a 47 yo female who has been having symptoms for almost 2 years. First onset was after taking nap and awakening with severe pain all over, flu-like but...

I am a 47 yo female who has been having symptoms for almost 2 years. First onset...

Doctortotrust

•8 years ago

1 Reply

You learn something every day

Have taken emozil ( was on Nexium for ages but it was too expensive according to the chemist) for about 40 years for reflux and Levothyoxine for an under...

Have taken emozil ( was on Nexium for ages but it was too expensive according to...

Gillymar

•8 years ago

1 Reply

back pain outcome

hi everyone, posted earlier in the week thinking that my hip/back pain was due to my reducing pred from 10 to 9. managed to get an appointment with the doctor...

hi everyone, posted earlier in the week thinking that my hip/back pain was due t...

Manchesterlady

•8 years ago

6 Replies

DOES PMR LIE LOW IN SYSTEM PRIOR TO PAIN?

Hi Members, I joined this "club" just over 3 weeks ago after being diagnosed with PMR after blood tests, obviously, when this hits you, you start to take stock...

Hi Members, I joined this "club" just over 3 weeks ago after being diagnosed wit...

winter10

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Rose Hip 750mg

I have been told that taking Rose Hip tablets may be good for PMR Anybody tried them, what results ??

I have been told that taking Rose Hip tablets may be good for PMR Anybody tried ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

5 Replies

cutting carbs while on prednisone, except for steel cut oats

well i have read on different forums a lot about diet, cutting carbs, salt, sugar etc, but also read how steel cut oats good for you as i stopped taking my...

well i have read on different forums a lot about diet, cutting carbs, salt, suga...

arvine

•8 years ago

10 Replies

I'm new here, but not new to PMR

It's encouraging to me to hear how you all are coping with PMR. My 1st bout with PMR was 13 years ago, I was in my mid 50's. Pretty much text book case....on...

It's encouraging to me to hear how you all are coping with PMR. My 1st bout with...

Janll

•8 years ago

32 Replies

Can I take Immunotherapy cancer drugs with Prednisolone (+ Stopping Pred altogether advice)

My urologist wants me to come off Prednisolone as he feels it is interfering with the treatment I am having. I started on 40mg (high I know for PMR) at the...

My urologist wants me to come off Prednisolone as he feels it is interfering wit...

suethompson99t

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - PMRGCAuk | HealthUnlocked

PMRGCAuk

All posts for January 2017

Turmeric golden paste

Sceptical GP wants me off Pred and on Amitriptyline

Leeds research

Keeping it Real

Useful Link to keep a check on your hearing

Can GCA symptoms be mild

PREDNISONE AND PROBIOTICS

CRP moving up

GCA diagnosis over Christmas - I'm a newbie!

COULD IT POSSIBLY BE GCA

Bone Density Issues

Chat and tea (or coffee) Woodbridge Suffolk

Keeping going

Possible link

Advice re controlling a flare, please

Stability problems

down to 17.5 mg pred, from 40, still some symptons pmr

Polly P Off

Opthalmology Appointment

Trying to establish what happened to my Mum but don't know who to ask.

Low carb diet

Update

Struggling to get diagnosis of GCA

You learn something every day

back pain outcome

DOES PMR LIE LOW IN SYSTEM PRIOR TO PAIN?

Rose Hip 750mg

cutting carbs while on prednisone, except for steel cut oats

I'm new here, but not new to PMR

Can I take Immunotherapy cancer drugs with Prednisolone (+ Stopping Pred altogether advice)

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