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As mentioned in previous posts I had a steel rod inserted in my left femur in May 2016 for a fracture caused by taking alendronic acid tabs for osteoporosis. A...

As mentioned in previous posts I had a steel rod inserted in my left femur in Ma...

Gillymar

•8 years ago

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Flare up

Hi, having a flare up t present. Been taking pred since Nov started 20 mg saw GP last week who suggested 10-8 and like many of you quite rightly stated the...

Hi, having a flare up t present. Been taking pred since Nov started 20 mg saw GP...

mariandrakeford52

•8 years ago

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Anti-inflammatory/Antioxidant Diets for PMR and GCA

When I was first diagnosed with PMR, I searched the literature for evidence that a diet based anti-inflammatory regimen would help offset the pro-inflammatory...

When I was first diagnosed with PMR, I searched the literature for evidence that...

Admiral06

•8 years ago

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shoulder, chest and knee issues

Hi everyone, my first post, so will start with a short introduction. Am 59, male, and was diagnosed with PMR in Nov 2014 at 57, though had symptoms for at...

Hi everyone, my first post, so will start with a short introduction. Am 59, male...

billdmith64

•8 years ago

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Letter from the hospital

After my appointment on 05 Jan, I finally received a letter yesterday. As I have clinical symptoms of PMR, I am to start on 15mg of Pred reducing by 1 mg per...

After my appointment on 05 Jan, I finally received a letter yesterday. As I have...

Mandrose

•8 years ago

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The Dark Side of Curcumin (Turmeric)

Curcumin is the active ingredient found in turmeric which has been said to have many beneficial properties; including a significant anti-inflammatory response....

Curcumin is the active ingredient found in turmeric which has been said to have ...

Admiral06

•8 years ago

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Confused

I had my first consultation with Rheumatologist last Thursday She was very nice but as I was armoured with questions that have been pertinent for me but also...

I had my first consultation with Rheumatologist last Thursday She was very nice ...

Kitty49

•8 years ago

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Possible Adrenaline Rushes While Tapering Depo-Medrol

As many readers are aware, I began a weekly regimen of depo-medrol injections for PMR in late August of 2016. See my 3 month old post: “Depo-Medrol Injections...

As many readers are aware, I began a weekly regimen of depo-medrol injections fo...

Admiral06

•8 years ago

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GOOD FOOD IDEAS ANYONE?

Getting a bit confused re. carbs . used to think all veg was good for everyone but seems not to be if you have PMR - since diagnosis couple of weeks ago am...

Getting a bit confused re. carbs . used to think all veg was good for everyone b...

winter10

•8 years ago

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An alternative explanation for PMR - from the 'Professor'..

Greetings all I expect that many here, like myself, are asking 'why me?' and searching for an explanation of the PMR process and how it affects us...

Greetings all I expect that many here, like myself, are asking 'why me?' and sea...

markbenjamin57

•8 years ago

41 Replies

Shingles?

HI, I was diagnosed with PMR over a year ago and have been doing very well with very slow reductions of pred. I have felt very well in myself. I now have a...

HI, I was diagnosed with PMR over a year ago and have been doing very well with ...

houndmum

•8 years ago

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Title of Kate's book please

Please can anyone let me have the title of Kate Gilbert's book. I would love to read it. Thanks

Please can anyone let me have the title of Kate Gilbert's book. I would love to...

obrien23

•8 years ago

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Thank you for your replies

I am so glad I joined this blog. Just being in touch with other PMR/GCA sufferes does help. Thank you so much to all who have responded to my questions it...

I am so glad I joined this blog. Just being in touch with other PMR/GCA suffer...

obrien23

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Dizzy? Not breathless but..

Hello all. I'm also new and hoping my PMR diagnosis is incorrect.... I'm 51 and had the terrible shoulder pain and inability to raise my arms above shoulder...

Hello all. I'm also new and hoping my PMR diagnosis is incorrect.... I'm 51 and ...

Peggles

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Hello, I'm new to posting.

I have been reading posts on here for a few months but it is the first time I have posted. I am 62 years old , a retired teacher. I was diagnosed with PMR in...

I have been reading posts on here for a few months but it is the first time I ha...

York54

•8 years ago

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Food cravings

I am constantly starving- assume it's to do with the steroids- especially in the evenings/ nights when I'm awake.- I am also an insomniac. I am so conscious...

I am constantly starving- assume it's to do with the steroids- especially in the...

Jude62

•8 years ago

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Extra Prednisone?

Should extra prednisone be take if I have an upset stomach? It has happened twice now , where I have had a stomach upset and had worsening PMR symptoms at the...

Should extra prednisone be take if I have an upset stomach? It has happened twic...

NZShez

•8 years ago

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Reducing Prednisolone

Been on steroids for almost 12 months now. Started on 20mg per day. Have reduced down and now on 4mg perday. I can't get past 4mg have tried 3mg for about...

Been on steroids for almost 12 months now. Started on 20mg per day. Have reduc...

obrien23

•8 years ago

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wrong dose Pred...my fault!

Happy New Year, everybody!. I don''t know whether it's brain fog, lack of concentration, approaching 70, or????????? I have been doing my daily boxes of meds,...

Happy New Year, everybody!. I don''t know whether it's brain fog, lack of concen...

karools16

•8 years ago

40 Replies

Jaw Bones

saw the dental surgeon and am having bone removed on the 18th, saw the doctor and he wants me to reduce quicker than the dead slow reduction, he suggests 2mg...

saw the dental surgeon and am having bone removed on the 18th, saw the doctor an...

jevuki

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Have PMR is this now GCA?

I was diagnosed with PMR in February of last year. Currently taking 12.5. Since Monday I have been dizzy off and on. Wednesday I had an unusual sight...

I was diagnosed with PMR in February of last year. Currently taking 12.5. Sinc...

bunnymom

•8 years ago

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Should doc be doing more?

Diagnosed with PMR in August 2016 I have reduced from 15mg to 8 mg without too many problems (just get 3 days of shoulder/groin/finger pain for 3 days after...

Diagnosed with PMR in August 2016 I have reduced from 15mg to 8 mg without too m...

kezzybabes

•8 years ago

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Any followers in North Yorkshire, near Malton?

Moved from Surrey 18 months ago to 'up north'. Love it here but since moving and my body seems to be ailing at present, I haven't really joined clubs etc....

Moved from Surrey 18 months ago to 'up north'. Love it here but since moving and...

Hidden

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Cinnamon

Hello, I had been reading about cinnamon and how it helps to reduce weight and especially stomach fat, which has been a problem since I started taking the...

Hello, I had been reading about cinnamon and how it helps to reduce weight and...

Riversnan

•8 years ago

36 Replies

Reducing pred - a query regarding returning pain.

Hi, I reduced from 20mg to 15mg early December w ithout too much difficulty. However i reduced another 1mg last Friday but have been experiencing neck and...

Hi, I reduced from 20mg to 15mg early December w ithout too much difficulty. How...

MelHammond

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Not a new member - just a silent one!

Looking forward to participating more in the coming year. PMR and GCA have been tracking me for quite a while. Now on a low dose (5mg) of prednisolone but...

Looking forward to participating more in the coming year. PMR and GCA have been ...

csy50

•8 years ago

11 Replies

My profile

Hi, my name is Anne, I am 60 years old and live in the south west of England. I have a rather lively Parsons Russell terrier and two elderly cats. I was...

Hi, my name is Anne, I am 60 years old and live in the south west of England. I ...

Anne_gca

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Taking Pred at night??

I often read posts on this wonderful site and can readily identify with comments about not blaming PMR for all one’s aches and pains! However, could you give...

I often read posts on this wonderful site and can readily identify with comments...

Roltuba

•8 years ago

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LIVE IN THE NORTH EAST OF THE UK? 30th Jan 2017 could change your life.

PMR&GCAuk North East Support, Charity Reg No 1138409. Next meeting date is: 30 Jan 2017 Starts 1.30pm Area 2 Tyne & Wear, N.Durham, Northumberland & Cumbria...

PMR&GCAuk North East Support, Charity Reg No 1138409. Next meeting date is: 30 J...

jinasc

•8 years ago

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Chi machine

Has anyone tried a Chi Machine? I am going to a retreat next week where they have one and wondered if it might do me good. http://www.chi-machine.co.uk/

Has anyone tried a Chi Machine? I am going to a retreat next week where they ha...

SusyTe

•8 years ago

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Posts - PMRGCAuk | HealthUnlocked

PMRGCAuk

All posts for January 2017

where to start

Flare up

Anti-inflammatory/Antioxidant Diets for PMR and GCA

shoulder, chest and knee issues

Letter from the hospital

The Dark Side of Curcumin (Turmeric)

Confused

Possible Adrenaline Rushes While Tapering Depo-Medrol

GOOD FOOD IDEAS ANYONE?

An alternative explanation for PMR - from the 'Professor'..

Shingles?

Title of Kate's book please

Thank you for your replies

Dizzy? Not breathless but..

Hello, I'm new to posting.

Food cravings

Extra Prednisone?

Reducing Prednisolone

wrong dose Pred...my fault!

Jaw Bones

Have PMR is this now GCA?

Should doc be doing more?

Any followers in North Yorkshire, near Malton?

Cinnamon

Reducing pred - a query regarding returning pain.

Not a new member - just a silent one!

My profile

Taking Pred at night??

LIVE IN THE NORTH EAST OF THE UK? 30th Jan 2017 could change your life.

Chi machine

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