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“If nothing is going well, call your grandmother.” ~ Italian Proverb

Today I came to the heartbreaking realisation that I would not be capable of taking care of my 1 year old Grandson for 2 1/2 days (while Mummy and Daddy went...

Today I came to the heartbreaking realisation that I would not be capable of tak...

Hidden

•6 years ago

63 Replies

Hydrocortisone Dosing

My cortisol test was 3.1 and rheumatologist sent me to endocrinologist to switch my prednisone to hydrocortisone. I was on 5 mgs prednisone and switched to 10...

My cortisol test was 3.1 and rheumatologist sent me to endocrinologist to switch...

Leeleep

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Legs not arms

I've had PMR since January, 2016, and have gone up and down, usually being able to walk OK including hill walking. Currently suffering a flare-up which has...

I've had PMR since January, 2016, and have gone up and down, usually being able ...

Telfordian

•6 years ago

15 Replies

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Panic attack depression

Would reducing pred cause me to have severe panic attacks reduced gradual 6.5 to 6. Up them to 8 for a few days when I had bronchitis and clarythimicin

Would reducing pred cause me to have severe panic attacks reduced gradual 6.5 t...

Xanthe12345

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Interesting ..

For all you lucky people heading for zero...interesting read.. http://www.nadf.us/adrenal-diseases/secondary-adrenal-insufficiency/

For all you lucky people heading for zero...interesting read.. http://www.nadf.u...

daworm

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Sensitive question

This is kind of a personal thing, but you guys are so GREAT when it comes to having answers for what we are all dealing with. I was just wondering if any of...

This is kind of a personal thing, but you guys are so GREAT when it comes to hav...

LarryLeek

•6 years ago

24 Replies

High lactic acid ?

Hi all😊 Well I've landed in the hospital again ... Was here just 2 weeks ago with the same thing... lactic acidosis. Anyone else bothered by this? I'm feeling...

Hi all😊 Well I've landed in the hospital again ... Was here just 2 weeks ago wi...

carolpatriarco01

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Our bodies getting 'used to' a certain level of Prednisone

Long story short - about a year ago diagnosed with PMR and a few weeks later GCA - 're' -starting on a larger dose of 60 mg Pred. I have tried to taper...

Long story short - about a year ago diagnosed with PMR and a few weeks later GCA...

Rimmy

•6 years ago

18 Replies

just wondering

I'm not close to finding out yet, I'm still at 13mg, but I was wondering, once I get down around 7 or below, would it be beneficial to start taking one of the...

I'm not close to finding out yet, I'm still at 13mg, but I was wondering, once I...

daworm

•6 years ago

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Length of predisone effects

I have read here the length of time of the effects of a daily dose of predisone is typically 12-36 hours. Should there be a correlation between the length of...

I have read here the length of time of the effects of a daily dose of predisone ...

4683Louise

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Where to buy 1/2 mg Prednisone

Hi, I live in the U.S. Our pharmacies to not carry Prednisone in 1/2 mg tablets. Also tried to find in Canada. Where do you that take this mg live?

Hi, I live in the U.S. Our pharmacies to not carry Prednisone in 1/2 mg tablets...

Robinre

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Tons o tablets.

I am on 4mg pred but my pharmacy only ever has 1mg tablets so I have to take 4 tablets a day, meaning that one box only lasts a week. I have asked for 2mg but...

I am on 4mg pred but my pharmacy only ever has 1mg tablets so I have to take 4 t...

teesher

•6 years ago

32 Replies

Grief, “Pay me now, or pay me later.”

Those that can't do.... rant. https://rantingsofamadwomanblog.com/2018/02/05/grief-pay-me-now-or-pay-me-later/

Those that can't do.... rant. https://rantingsofamadwomanblog.com/2018/02/05/gr...

Hidden

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Anyone else have bad feet (the tops)?

I started my journey with PMR Oct 2016 and was finally put on Pred in March after much weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth. I have had a pretty good run...

I started my journey with PMR Oct 2016 and was finally put on Pred in March afte...

whitefishbay

•6 years ago

25 Replies

PREDNESOLONE MAINTENANCE DOSE

I have been treating my PMR with preds now for nearly 5yrs &, on two previous occasions having being as low as 2mg & then due minor flare ups or on one...

I have been treating my PMR with preds now for nearly 5yrs &, on two previous oc...

JOHNONE28

•6 years ago

4 Replies

What's your opinion !

Hi hope your all doing well , I be been on prednisolone for just over a year down at 4 mg now and seem to be doing well , apart from being awake at daft o...

Hi hope your all doing well , I be been on prednisolone for just over a year dow...

66Mac

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Can I get GCA on Pred?

I was diagnosed with pneumonia last friday. I have had this terrible headache for 3 days now. I have PMR and I am on a current dose of 17,5 mg of Pred. I worry...

I was diagnosed with pneumonia last friday. I have had this terrible headache fo...

Pirnilla

•6 years ago

3 Replies

First timer, just joining you...

I am now one year on from my 'visit' to hospital following a few nights of uncontrolled shivering and sweats, and excruciating headaches; CRP was at 180, and...

I am now one year on from my 'visit' to hospital following a few nights of uncon...

MarkWin

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Bone density scans

Bone density. I was diagnosed with PMR 2 months ago. I was reading with interest those who have had bone density scans. I had one last year and was told I was...

Bone density. I was diagnosed with PMR 2 months ago. I was reading with interest...

AmberAliona

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Understanding pmr

Hi I am a 49 year old male I have been diagnosed PMR since March 2016 I still dont really understand it completely but reading all the posts have been really...

Hi I am a 49 year old male I have been diagnosed PMR since March 2016 I still do...

Wooly68

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Help - My friend probably has GCA

Hello Everyone My friend has was commenced on Prednisolone 60mgs on Friday for suspected GCA and has now had three doses. She still has vision problems. Can...

Hello Everyone My friend has was commenced on Prednisolone 60mgs on Friday for s...

ValFF53

•6 years ago

33 Replies

How to edit a post

I have just posted a question but now realise I should have made an additional comment - but don't know how to do this. Any advice please? All I wanted to add...

I have just posted a question but now realise I should have made an additional c...

Janann25

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Appointment with rheumatologist

I have an appointment to see my rheumatologist later this week - last appointment 6 months ago - and wonder whether I could get some advice before I see her....

I have an appointment to see my rheumatologist later this week - last appointmen...

Janann25

•6 years ago

5 Replies

If I Only Had a Brain

I could while away the hours Conferrin' with the flowers, Consulting with the rain; And my head I'd be a scratchin' While my thoughts are busy hatchin' If I...

I could while away the hours Conferrin' with the flowers, Consulting with the r...

Hidden

•6 years ago

47 Replies

Happy Sunday

Hi everyone, am struggling at the moment , am tapering very slowly , on Wednesday I dropped from 12.5-12 mg and yesterday really struggled even getting down...

Hi everyone, am struggling at the moment , am tapering very slowly , on Wednesda...

Rosbud

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Tingling across shoulders

No, it’s not with excitement!!! haha. Has anyone else had this? It’s getting to be there in my shoulders most of the time, mostly felt on the right side....

No, it’s not with excitement!!! haha. Has anyone else had this? It’s getting to...

Jo1947

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Can anyone recommend a good Rhuematologist in North East England please

Hi I’m new to site, found it provides a great source information reading all the posts and comforts me knowing I’m not alone in my struggles with PMR. Started...

Hi I’m new to site, found it provides a great source information reading all the...

Wallystan2

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Anyone else on Actemra for PMR?

After two and a half years of trying to reduce pred doseage for PRM (I’m 72 and have osteoporosis) my rheumatologist got me approved for Actemra. Before adding...

After two and a half years of trying to reduce pred doseage for PRM (I’m 72 and ...

Terry615

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Has anyone experienced sudden racing heart with pmr and prednisone? Out of the blue sudden rapid heart and felt like was going to pass out!

Racing heart

JanieBaxter

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Overdone it 😟

What started as a promising morning yesterday has me now on the sofa with hot water bottle on my legs and pain in shoulders , hands and even tops of feet...

What started as a promising morning yesterday has me now on the sofa with hot wa...

Jennyhampshire

•6 years ago

18 Replies

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PMRGCAuk

All posts for February 2018

“If nothing is going well, call your grandmother.” ~ Italian Proverb

Hydrocortisone Dosing

Legs not arms

Panic attack depression

Interesting ..

Sensitive question

High lactic acid ?

Our bodies getting 'used to' a certain level of Prednisone

just wondering

Length of predisone effects

Where to buy 1/2 mg Prednisone

Tons o tablets.

Grief, “Pay me now, or pay me later.”

Anyone else have bad feet (the tops)?

PREDNESOLONE MAINTENANCE DOSE

What's your opinion !

Can I get GCA on Pred?

First timer, just joining you...

Bone density scans

Understanding pmr

Help - My friend probably has GCA

How to edit a post

Appointment with rheumatologist

If I Only Had a Brain

Happy Sunday

Tingling across shoulders

Can anyone recommend a good Rhuematologist in North East England please

Anyone else on Actemra for PMR?

Has anyone experienced sudden racing heart with pmr and prednisone? Out of the blue sudden rapid heart and felt like was going to pass out!

Overdone it 😟

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