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Today I've been given a name change, I'm Telian but today Matthew I am Lynnc84!! Why? I've been merrily chatting along today then suddenly my last reply said...

Today I've been given a name change, I'm Telian but today Matthew I am Lynnc84!!...

Lynnc84

•6 years ago

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Pill cutter technique - advice please

Am tapering down to 10 from 12.5 from today and agreed with medicine manager (doctor on hols) to have stash of "ones" so I can come down half a week. Decided...

Am tapering down to 10 from 12.5 from today and agreed with medicine manager (do...

Pongo13

•6 years ago

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Newly diagnosed with PMR in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Early in the new year, 2018, found I was experiencing lots of hip pain. Saw my GP who diagnosed hip bursitis and I was treated with Naproxin and eventually a...

Early in the new year, 2018, found I was experiencing lots of hip pain. Saw my ...

colmarin

•6 years ago

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Can younger people develop PMR? or is it only people over the age of 50 years old? Also is PMR related to any hereditary conditions with similar symptoms?

Can younger people develop PMR? or is it only people over the age of 50 years ol...

Horizon12

•6 years ago

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Reducing Prednisolone

I have been taking 10 mg now for a month and have found I am managing quite well on this. I am a little anxious about reducing this dose. Could I possibly stay...

I have been taking 10 mg now for a month and have found I am managing quite well...

Horizon12

•6 years ago

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The Lighter Side: Greetings to my UK and International PMR / GCA Friends on an 'Early May Bank (Public) Holiday' here :-)

Well, ok ok ok. I've only lived in the UK for 61 years and have grown-up (and old) without ever questioning the reason behind the accepted tradition of the...

Well, ok ok ok. I've only lived in the UK for 61 years and have grown-up (and o...

markbenjamin57

•6 years ago

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Tingling in fingers.

Hello ,I have two questions that I would like to ask . 1)Does anyone else have tingling and numbness in their hands? For a few months now my fingers start to...

Hello ,I have two questions that I would like to ask . 1)Does anyone else have t...

Dewdrop456

•6 years ago

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groin pull

history---diagnosed PMR Febr 2018, GCA April 2018, on 55 mg of prednisone, just took my 2nd shot of Actemra this morning. My question is I feel like I have a...

history---diagnosed PMR Febr 2018, GCA April 2018, on 55 mg of prednisone, just ...

pwalker801

•6 years ago

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PMR and NMO

Has anyone who has or had polymyalgia, gone on to develop NMO? Just a thought, probably unrelated. My mum had PMR a number of years ago, can't remember when....

Has anyone who has or had polymyalgia, gone on to develop NMO? Just a thought, p...

Kerat

•6 years ago

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Essential very revealing listening - I think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcnd3usdNxo It's long though! Some of you may be interested in the comments section underneath. One of which is the...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcnd3usdNxo It's long though! Some of you may b...

sennetta

•6 years ago

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Bad day. :(

I guess I spoke too soon yesterday. Got a really good nights sleep last night. Best I’ve had in quite some time. As soon as my feet hit the floor this...

I guess I spoke too soon yesterday. Got a really good nights sleep last night. ...

Dejon73

•6 years ago

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methotrexate

wondering if anyone with PMR has used methotrexate as a steroid sparing drug? I was diagnosed with pmr in july of 2017 and started with 20 mg,s prednisone and...

wondering if anyone with PMR has used methotrexate as a steroid sparing drug? I ...

carolpatriarco01

•6 years ago

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I'll have a glass of wine, please.

https://www.providr.com/drinking-alcohol/?utm_source=NatCures&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=providr...

https://www.providr.com/drinking-alcohol/?utm_source=NatCures&utm_medium=faceboo...

Insight329

•6 years ago

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Lovely day.

Well all my friends on here, which I am for ever grateful for I did have a wonderful day in the fresh air. Walked dogs, talked with my daughter and...

Well all my friends on here, which I am for ever grateful for I did have a wond...

morrison

•6 years ago

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Prednisone and my thin skin

Hi, I am a 73 year old female who has had PMR for 5 years. I am currently on 10mg. Of Prednisone. When I start to decrease the mg. I get a flare up. I was at...

Hi, I am a 73 year old female who has had PMR for 5 years. I am currently on 10m...

Thibus

•6 years ago

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RUH parking

To add insult to injury, Parking Eye that run the parking for RUH Bath, have today sent me an £80 fine for parking in a 20 min zone for too long. There was not...

To add insult to injury, Parking Eye that run the parking for RUH Bath, have tod...

Marcy47

•6 years ago

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Healing sunshine🌞

Hello everyone, There is a small Buddhist monastery near our house in Northern California that welcomes people to come, sit, have tea, and soak up the...

Hello everyone, There is a small Buddhist monastery near our house in N...

Mstiles

•6 years ago

26 Replies

CBD oil

Does anyone use CBD oil, either under the tongue or rub it on your aches and pains?

Does anyone use CBD oil, either under the tongue or rub it on your aches and pai...

Kcartney103

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Any suggestions for a decent rheumy to see privately?

Good morning all, wonder if anyone can help me. I live in South Somerset with Taunton, Dorchester, Yeovil all within easy reach, Bristol, Bath a bit more...

Good morning all, wonder if anyone can help me. I live in South Somerset with Ta...

mrstrestle

•6 years ago

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ER visit

Had a visit to the ER room last night, had severe chest pains, constricting, not able to breathe, ton of bricks sitting on chest type 10 pain, pain was up...

Had a visit to the ER room last night, had severe chest pains, constricting, not...

pwalker801

•6 years ago

21 Replies

A Brand New Day

Thank you for all the amazing, insightful, lovely comments to my "GREEN" rant! I will address each and every one of them individually as they are all much too...

Thank you for all the amazing, insightful, lovely comments to my "GREEN" rant! ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

43 Replies

Exercising with PMR

Good morning PMRers. A brief history...I am 64yrs old and I've been living with this dreadful illness for nearly 6yrs. Having started at 25mg Pred (going into...

Good morning PMRers. A brief history...I am 64yrs old and I've been living with ...

Pumpkin5554

•6 years ago

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Update on previous post "Any Advice please"

Thankyou for all your comments last time. My MRI of lower spine is scheduled for May 21st. Meanwhile I increased Pred to 10mg as a trial for a week (my own...

Thankyou for all your comments last time. My MRI of lower spine is scheduled ...

Wenben

•6 years ago

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Regularity of blood tests

Hi. Please can I have any thoughts on how often you should have your blood tests done with pmr. My last Rheumatologist said monthly at my last appointment in...

Hi. Please can I have any thoughts on how often you should have your blood test...

Mitziecat

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Finally feeling better

After more than a month on prednisone I feel like I have turned the corner. Haven’t had a headache now for 4 days. Shortness of breath is much better. Have...

After more than a month on prednisone I feel like I have turned the corner. Hav...

Dejon73

•6 years ago

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The Lighter Side: Classified Report from Zero Pred Double Agent 'Benjski'... ;-)

Greetings All :-) Just a quick-ish update from Benjski Mansions. 'MB...Quick-ish...?!' I can hear you groaning already... :-/ :-D Ok, here goes (Disclaimer:...

Greetings All :-) Just a quick-ish update from Benjski Mansions. 'MB...Quick-is...

markbenjamin57

•6 years ago

40 Replies

Just Thank you

Done and dusted. Have sent my appeal letter today by registered post. I cannot say enough for all your support with me. You have kept me up and lifted me in my...

Done and dusted. Have sent my appeal letter today by registered post. I cannot s...

morrison

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Aargh

Sitting here thinking why are my hips hurting so much tonight, oh bugged I don't think I took my tablets this morning! So do I take them now or wait until the...

Sitting here thinking why are my hips hurting so much tonight, oh bugged I don't...

Griggser

•6 years ago

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Update- showing articles to rheumy

Continuing the story about being dismissed by my rheumy and searching for a better one. I got a referral and saw the new doctor on April 25. I’m...

Continuing the story about being dismissed by my rheumy and searching for a ...

Mstiles

•6 years ago

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Advice on tapering needed PLEASE

I've been tapering gradually and got down to 8mg and was ok, but when I went to 7mg it all went wrong! Usually when I start a taper the first 5to7 days brings...

I've been tapering gradually and got down to 8mg and was ok, but when I went to ...

Footfairy-1

•6 years ago

24 Replies

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All posts for May 2018

Problems with the site today?

Pill cutter technique - advice please

Newly diagnosed with PMR in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

PMR

Reducing Prednisolone

The Lighter Side: Greetings to my UK and International PMR / GCA Friends on an 'Early May Bank (Public) Holiday' here :-)

Tingling in fingers.

groin pull

PMR and NMO

Essential very revealing listening - I think.

Bad day. :(

methotrexate

I'll have a glass of wine, please.

Lovely day.

Prednisone and my thin skin

RUH parking

Healing sunshine🌞

CBD oil

Any suggestions for a decent rheumy to see privately?

ER visit

A Brand New Day

Exercising with PMR

Update on previous post "Any Advice please"

Regularity of blood tests

Finally feeling better

The Lighter Side: Classified Report from Zero Pred Double Agent 'Benjski'... ;-)

Just Thank you

Aargh

Update- showing articles to rheumy

Advice on tapering needed PLEASE

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