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Waiting

Looks like I might not have GCA. The neurologist here thinks that because I have been on Imuran ( azathiopirine ) for about 20 years that a fungal or bacterial...

Looks like I might not have GCA. The neurologist here thinks that because I have...

Rowboat

•7 years ago

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72 year old woman with Polymyalgia suffering bloodshot eyes. Is this a common occurance?

I was diagnosed with PMR at the beginning of August this year (2017) after weeks of being virtually disabled. I was prescribed prednisolone (20 mgs per day)...

I was diagnosed with PMR at the beginning of August this year (2017) after weeks...

gannie

•7 years ago

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Foggy head

Hi all new to site first post yesterday. Is my foggy head something to do with prednisolone or is it the PMR also is insomnia another symptom of the PMR

Hi all new to site first post yesterday. Is my foggy head something to do with p...

Alison300356

•7 years ago

21 Replies

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Back on 4mg pred,,,,

Since Thursday, I have been on 4mg Pred, after 3 months on Hydrocortisone, and refusing to continue with it. My Endo is not happy and my GP even less so. In a...

Since Thursday, I have been on 4mg Pred, after 3 months on Hydrocortisone, and r...

karools16

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Introductory message

Hello, I've just joined the group today although I've had problems which took a while to be confirmed as PMR in May this year. Now down to 13mg prednisolone a...

Hello, I've just joined the group today although I've had problems which took a ...

xsifter15

•7 years ago

9 Replies

PMR

Just wondering if anybody could give me some advice . Having had 2 flare ups in July and August with trying to reduce from 10mg . Both times having to increase...

Just wondering if anybody could give me some advice . Having had 2 flare ups in ...

KathleenJohnson107

•7 years ago

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Vitamin D and calcium??

Sorry, another question.M? Should I therefore be taking a supplement in calcium and vitamin D. My GP did not mention this.. I'm a pescatarian so just need to...

Sorry, another question.M? Should I therefore be taking a supplement in calcium ...

Welshnewbie

•7 years ago

45 Replies

Newbie on the block

Hi all. Just found this site. So I'm a newbie. Got a very quick diagnosis, actually from a fantastic physio as I went with a knee issue ( post a double hip...

Hi all. Just found this site. So I'm a newbie. Got a very quick diagnosis, actua...

Welshnewbie

•7 years ago

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Has anybody got experience of Pulsatile Tinnitus?

I have been having this troubling symptom for a number of months now and have found it difficult to explain to those closest to me. A sort of rushing in the...

I have been having this troubling symptom for a number of months now and have fo...

SheffieldJane

•7 years ago

29 Replies

74yr old male.

Just introducing myself, I`m 74 yr old Male, recently diagnosed with Polymyalgia. Thank you

Just introducing myself, I`m 74 yr old Male, recently diagnosed with Polymyalgia...

Oldman-1

•7 years ago

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My GCA journey

Hi, I am a newbie having just joined PMRGCAuk. I am a 68-year old female who had a GCA diagnosis confirmed in December 2015. (My younger sister had GCA and...

Hi, I am a newbie having just joined PMRGCAuk. I am a 68-year old female who ha...

Labradorite

•7 years ago

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A three "s" morning!

Been raining and cool all night, I think it has something to do with my three S morning...sore, stiff, and shuffling, should ad a 4th...sick and tired of...

Been raining and cool all night, I think it has something to do with my three S ...

daworm

•7 years ago

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On and off prednisone

I was off prednisone then had flare so back on 15 mg to get through trip next week. My vision has been so adversely affected by this drug that it is not safe...

I was off prednisone then had flare so back on 15 mg to get through trip next we...

Grammajoy

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Recent PMR diagnosis

Hi all am new here, only diagnosed a few days ago so still coming to terms with diagnosis. Started on Prednisolone at 15mg and have to say almost immediate...

Hi all am new here, only diagnosed a few days ago so still coming to terms with ...

Alison300356

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Getting over IT!

Sorry, PMR not PMG.

Johnnox

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Hello

Hi - I'm Robert and have PMRGCA and various other problems. Just came on the site to find out all the problems and how they might relate to other conditions I...

Hi - I'm Robert and have PMRGCA and various other problems. Just came on the si...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Getting over IT!

Dx with PMG in January, 2017, on top of an existing dx of Parkinson's Disease. It's like a double whammy but I would have the PD any day in preference! Started...

Dx with PMG in January, 2017, on top of an existing dx of Parkinson's Disease. I...

Johnnox

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Questions from the new guy

I'm on 20mg pred, second week now, doing better than the starting dose of 15..a few questions.. 1. Does any one up their dose a bit when they know they will...

I'm on 20mg pred, second week now, doing better than the starting dose of 15..a ...

daworm

•7 years ago

29 Replies

Flu and PMR) GCA

I think I have the flu, at first I was worried it was a flare, but now it has developed into the typical flu ..stuffy nose,.dry (for now) cough, fatigue,...

I think I have the flu, at first I was worried it was a flare, but now it has de...

Gaijin

•7 years ago

20 Replies

The Lighter Side of PMR - Another Little Pome Wot I Wrote… ;-)

Greetings Polymalingerers, Pred Playmates and Tapering Techies. Well, it’s THAT time again! Yes, another Friday evening on the exciting Journey known as...

Greetings Polymalingerers, Pred Playmates and Tapering Techies. Well, it’s THA...

markbenjamin57

•7 years ago

65 Replies

on 10 mg pred since june 8 2017

i started on 40 mg pred for pmr last oct, and been on 10 mg since june 8 when i saw my rheumy and told her i was under much stress due to one son being...

i started on 40 mg pred for pmr last oct, and been on 10 mg since june 8 when i...

arvine

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Should I go back up to 10mg preds from 9?

Hi again, I feel absolutely awful today! Not good yesterday either but a very busy week that I couldn't avoid and then very stressful yesterday. I took time...

Hi again, I feel absolutely awful today! Not good yesterday either but a very bu...

Allsgrandso

•7 years ago

20 Replies

OVERDOSE ON PREDNISOLONE

I've only got GCA-I've done a silly thing I'm reducing following a flare and have been on 10 mg for three days including today. Half asleep took 10 mg at 00.06...

I've only got GCA-I've done a silly thing I'm reducing following a flare and hav...

GCA1947

•7 years ago

35 Replies

Nausea and fatigue

Hi I am new here. So great to have found this site. Diagnosed 6 weeks ago with PMR, have gone from 15 to 25mg, to 22.5mg. I feel so unwell, pain has been...

Hi I am new here. So great to have found this site. Diagnosed 6 weeks ago with P...

Lyon70

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Strange flashing

I've just had a strange thing in the vision in one eye. Hard to explain. It was s bit like a lightning bolt shape occasionally passing through my peripheral...

I've just had a strange thing in the vision in one eye. Hard to explain. It was ...

GerriMc

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Fitbit inflammation whole body and now diagnosis of PMR

Hi, I have been an active 55yr runner, doing a marathon in April this year I treated myself to a Fitbit Charge 2 HR. Slowly over 10 weeks? Not sure exactly how...

Hi, I have been an active 55yr runner, doing a marathon in April this year I tre...

Runner55

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Hump in the back and steroids questions

Hi - I've heard that people sometimes get a hump at the top of the back from taking steroids. A few questions: 1) Is the hump from fat or osteoporosis? 2) Does...

Hi - I've heard that people sometimes get a hump at the top of the back from tak...

Linlin64

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Overnight

Hi folks, I came across this site looking for all the answers to Polymyalgia which I now have and came quite literally overnight. I`ve tried steroids...

Hi folks, I came across this site looking for all the answers to Polymyalgia whi...

Oldman-1

•7 years ago

7 Replies

GP's Behind Closed Doors

I watch this proramme for two reasons. I would love to be registered at any of those surgeries featured and I wait in anticipation to see if anyone presents...

I watch this proramme for two reasons. I would love to be registered at any of t...

Estellemac

•7 years ago

29 Replies

Unhelpful phone call with doctor

Sorry folks - really need a rant. I had a lot of blood teats done last week and my doctor phoned yesterday afternoon with the results. She told me that most...

Sorry folks - really need a rant. I had a lot of blood teats done last week and ...

Dobermanlover

•7 years ago

14 Replies

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PMRGCAuk

All posts for October 2017

Waiting

72 year old woman with Polymyalgia suffering bloodshot eyes. Is this a common occurance?

Foggy head

Back on 4mg pred,,,,

Introductory message

PMR

Vitamin D and calcium??

Newbie on the block

Has anybody got experience of Pulsatile Tinnitus?

74yr old male.

My GCA journey

A three "s" morning!

On and off prednisone

Recent PMR diagnosis

Getting over IT!

Hello

Getting over IT!

Questions from the new guy

Flu and PMR) GCA

The Lighter Side of PMR - Another Little Pome Wot I Wrote… ;-)

on 10 mg pred since june 8 2017

Should I go back up to 10mg preds from 9?

OVERDOSE ON PREDNISOLONE

Nausea and fatigue

Strange flashing

Fitbit inflammation whole body and now diagnosis of PMR

Hump in the back and steroids questions

Overnight

GP's Behind Closed Doors

Unhelpful phone call with doctor

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