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PMRpro

Ambassador•6 years ago

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Wierd thing

I had a very wierd thing happen this morning...dont suppose many of you have experienced this...? I don't ever remember it ...had to stay in bed for an extra...

I had a very wierd thing happen this morning...dont suppose many of you have exp...

Katrinaroper

•6 years ago

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Dear Anonymous…

Those that can't do... rant! https://rantingsofamadwomanblog.com/2018/04/16/dear-anonymous/ Warning: If you are easily offended, you may find some of the...

Those that can't do... rant! https://rantingsofamadwomanblog.com/2018/04/16/dear...

Hidden

•6 years ago

57 Replies

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Club Zero - Malfunction

Hello all I'm hoping I've done this right today and created my own page as without Mark help yesterday my post wouldn't have been on any page...think I caused...

Hello all I'm hoping I've done this right today and created my own page as witho...

optermist

•6 years ago

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Bruise like pain

For the past week or so I have had pain in my lower back that feels like deep bruising. It is above my left buttock & about the size of a dinner plate. Even...

For the past week or so I have had pain in my lower back that feels like deep br...

rosajur

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Just Help

Feeling really bad this morning. Up and can't sleep. Going through a divorce and a house move away from my children and their children. Too much to cope with...

Feeling really bad this morning. Up and can't sleep. Going through a divorce an...

morrison

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Raynauds

I have Raynaud’s syndrome ( hands and feet -numbness too ) are they PMR related in any way ? Or should I check out peripheral vascular disease? Fingers...

I have Raynaud’s syndrome ( hands and feet -numbness too ) are they PMR related ...

aladymo

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Prednisolone dosage problem

I have been taking Prednisolone for 8 months now and for the past 2 months have been taking 8 mgs with no problems. I have always split my dose of...

I have been taking Prednisolone for 8 months now and for the past 2 months have ...

gannie

•6 years ago

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The Lighter Side: Club Zero - Forwarding message from 'optermist'.. :-)

Greetings all I've received the following PM from HU member optermist who intended it as a New Post and asked me to do the honours on their behalf. Message...

Greetings all I've received the following PM from HU member optermist who intend...

markbenjamin57

•6 years ago

89 Replies

Chat forum?

How do I get into the “chat” site. When I press the chat sign at the top of the page I can only see the people I have chatted to myself. I know there is a...

How do I get into the “chat” site. When I press the chat sign at the top of the...

Constance13

•6 years ago

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Leukoplakia

I just got a new diagnosis and had never heard of leukoplakia. Does anyone have information about it...Thanks, Goday

I just got a new diagnosis and had never heard of leukoplakia. Does anyone have ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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New to PMR

Hi, I'm new here. Diagnosed with PMR in January 2018. On 35 mg of pred at this time. Thank you for all your sharing ,helping me to understand this condition...

Hi, I'm new here. Diagnosed with PMR in January 2018. On 35 mg of pred at this t...

budnmag1062

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Old sensations resurfacing?

This may sound strange... but has anyone else experienced feeling old injuries or scars as you’ve tapered? Spots that haven’t ached or bothered me in years...

This may sound strange... but has anyone else experienced feeling old injuries o...

PMR2011

•6 years ago

29 Replies

MRI or Cat Scan contrast & PMR/GCA

I was referred for an MRI by my physical medicine doctor. When the radiology Dept called to schedule I asked if it would be with contrast and was told, "no"....

I was referred for an MRI by my physical medicine doctor. When the radiology Dep...

Hindags

•6 years ago

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The Lighter Side: ‘Dear Pred Club Zero - re. your Free 7-Day Trial Membership Offer..’ ;-)

Dear Pred Club Zero (PCZ) First, thank you for accepting my rather hasty application for Temporary / Probationary Membership of PCZ. Well, to be more...

Dear Pred Club Zero (PCZ) First, thank you for accepting my rather hasty appli...

markbenjamin57

•6 years ago

75 Replies

Newly diagnosed

I have just had confirmation of Polymyalgia today and have started on 15mg of Prednisolone, I suspected I had it as my Mum has it and I have been suffering...

I have just had confirmation of Polymyalgia today and have started on 15mg of Pr...

JanetT58

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Low Dose Naltrexone anyone (LDL)

This was mentioned to me as a possible help as I’m tapering... I’ve googled it a bit but then thought, hold on a minute 🤔 if anyone knows anything about it...

This was mentioned to me as a possible help as I’m tapering... I’ve googled it a...

Allsgrandso

•6 years ago

16 Replies

cost of drug

I guess this is going to be considered a rant!!!! After talking to my GP and rheumatologist, from their opinion, I made the decision to try the Actemra, only...

I guess this is going to be considered a rant!!!! After talking to my GP and rhe...

pwalker801

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Ear clinic

I just returned from ear clinic and how marvellous! Having been deaf in one ear for a week, used six hoppi candles, copious amounts of earrex to no effect,...

I just returned from ear clinic and how marvellous! Having been deaf in one ear ...

Pongo13

•6 years ago

18 Replies

What would we do without it?

Pssssst….Quietly passing this ‘e-card’ of thanks to Kate Gilbert, Celtic, and three more angels for starting PRM/GCAuk, (What would we do without it?) Please...

Pssssst….Quietly passing this ‘e-card’ of thanks to Kate Gilbert, Celtic, and th...

Insight329

•6 years ago

87 Replies

Melancholic Returning Newbie!

Misty chill round a Bournville park pool this morning. I needed this walk badly. Crap nights sleep again. Nature keeps me saneside! Bag of grain, no bread...

Misty chill round a Bournville park pool this morning. I needed this walk badly...

Hidden

•6 years ago

39 Replies

Excessive sweating

I have excessive sweating through the night my gown is drenched every morning when I get up, now it's occurring all day not as severe as the night! Is this...

I have excessive sweating through the night my gown is drenched every morning wh...

Jamie345

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Have I done right?

Quick background, I’ve had PMR/ GCA exactly five years now and I’ve had ups and downs, in January while on 3 mg Pred I had trochanteric bursitis diagnosed...

Quick background, I’ve had PMR/ GCA exactly five years now and I’ve had ups and ...

Dovelady

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Was it only 5 days ago?

I cannot believe how different and how well I feel after Mondays meltdown! By Tuesday I felt quite renewed....and know that I'd probably been storing this...

I cannot believe how different and how well I feel after Mondays meltdown! By Tu...

IdasMum

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Reducing to 10mg

I reduced from 11mg Prednisolone to 10mg last Saturday. Last night my left shoulder from base of skull and my left hip were very painful. My question is:....

I reduced from 11mg Prednisolone to 10mg last Saturday. Last night my left shou...

PatB1948

•6 years ago

23 Replies

New username

Changed my username from Alwayaheadache (a mistake I didn't know how to correct at the time) to Patience47. Appreciate you all, Edward

Changed my username from Alwayaheadache (a mistake I didn't know how to correct ...

Patience47

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Whatcha this space Doctors tomorrow 😬

Hope I have markers in mi blood. 😲 We’ll see let you know tomorrow. All the best to everyone. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

Hope I have markers in mi blood. 😲 We’ll see let you know tomorrow. All the ...

Rocketronzy

•6 years ago

9 Replies

In pain and worried

Been suffering from chronic pain in hips lower back spine shoulders head, my Dad had Polymialgia I have identical symptoms, Doctor gave me CoCodomol and sent...

Been suffering from chronic pain in hips lower back spine shoulders head, my Dad...

Mappy

•6 years ago

11 Replies

In pain and worried

Been suffering from chronic pain in hips lower back spine shoulders head, my Dad had Polymialgia I have identical symptoms, Doctor gave me CoCodomol and sent...

Been suffering from chronic pain in hips lower back spine shoulders head, my Dad...

Mappy

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Sticky eyes

Hi, sorry another question! Does anybody else have a sticky eye discharge, only from the outer part of my eye which also has a slight odour! 🤨

Hi, sorry another question! Does anybody else have a sticky eye discharge, only ...

1964-karina

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Posts - PMRGCAuk | HealthUnlocked

PMRGCAuk

All posts for April 2018

More cheery news about rheumatology...

Wierd thing

Dear Anonymous…

Club Zero - Malfunction

Bruise like pain

Just Help

Raynauds

Prednisolone dosage problem

The Lighter Side: Club Zero - Forwarding message from 'optermist'.. :-)

Chat forum?

Leukoplakia

New to PMR

Old sensations resurfacing?

MRI or Cat Scan contrast & PMR/GCA

The Lighter Side: ‘Dear Pred Club Zero - re. your Free 7-Day Trial Membership Offer..’ ;-)

Newly diagnosed

Low Dose Naltrexone anyone (LDL)

cost of drug

Ear clinic

What would we do without it?

Melancholic Returning Newbie!

Excessive sweating

Have I done right?

Was it only 5 days ago?

Reducing to 10mg

New username

Whatcha this space Doctors tomorrow 😬

In pain and worried

In pain and worried

Sticky eyes

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