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Temporal arteriris/gca at 27?

Hi I'm a 27 year old female with no major health issues. I do take eyedrops for occular hypertension but no glaucoma diagnose. For the past month i have...

Hi I'm a 27 year old female with no major health issues. I do take eyedrops for...

Shana90

•6 years ago

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Stingy nettles

I was diagnosed with PMR last October. I have been reading post but until now never written one. I feel that I am part of a game of snakes and ladders. Like...

I was diagnosed with PMR last October. I have been reading post but until now ne...

caroiyn

•6 years ago

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article reference for slow tapering

Thanks everyone for the links. Have those of you with GCA plus PMR had flares while trying to get to 25-20mg because of reducing too quickly? I know everyone...

Thanks everyone for the links. Have those of you with GCA plus PMR had flares w...

Mstiles

•6 years ago

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The Lighter Side: Quick Update from the South Wing - and an Idea to Spread the Word about PMRGCAuk and its Good Works..? ;-)

Greetings to You Lot of Polymylingerers and Pred Playmates, wherever and whoever you are. First, many thanks for your responses to my Post last week about The...

Greetings to You Lot of Polymylingerers and Pred Playmates, wherever and whoever...

markbenjamin57

•6 years ago

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Reference article to show slow taper causes fewer flares

Can anyone point me in the right direction? Seeing rheumy tomorrow

Mstiles

•6 years ago

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Trouble posting

Anyone having trouble posting today? If I go to the site I just get the spinning wheel and it never posts. I’m posting this on my phone after reading a...

Anyone having trouble posting today? If I go to the site I just get the spinnin...

Mstiles

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Side effects of CBD oil

Thank you for your reply Heron. I'll follow it up. Health Unlocked behaving differently today and am having trouble making replies to people.

Thank you for your reply Heron. I'll follow it up. Health Unlocked behaving diff...

FSP25

•6 years ago

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Attendance Allowance/PIP

I've just successfully applied for this benefit for my step-mum, she has Alzheimers and other health problems not PMR, but I was thinking that people...

I've just successfully applied for this benefit for my step-mum, she has Alzheim...

tangocharlie

•6 years ago

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Side Effects of CBD Oil

I was interested in Idasmums post about how CBD oil had helped her. In addition to PMR (in 6th year) I have Spinal Stenosis and Osteo Arthritis and am...

I was interested in Idasmums post about how CBD oil had helped her. In addition ...

FSP25

•6 years ago

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Flair up

My first flair up since being diagnosed in February. Currently on 10 mg pred, do I need to increase this for a short time? It hurts a lot.

My first flair up since being diagnosed in February. Currently on 10 mg pred, do...

Horizon12

•6 years ago

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Risodronate Sodium

I had a terrible response to Allendronic Acid - thought my oesophagus was burnt out. I was booked for an intravenous infusion but cancelled the appointment...

I had a terrible response to Allendronic Acid - thought my oesophagus was burnt ...

Marijo1951

•6 years ago

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Feet pain

I was in a car accident in 99 and shattered L5. Have had pain in my feet ever since. I'm on Lyirica oxicodone and morphine. It helps sometimes. Also have an...

I was in a car accident in 99 and shattered L5. Have had pain in my feet ever si...

saustin45

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Carbs

There's a lot of talk re carbs on this Forum. Maybe of interest is a Programme on BBC1 tonight at 8pm "The Truth about Carbs" perhaps worth a watch. D

There's a lot of talk re carbs on this Forum. Maybe of interest is a Programme o...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Rhumy?????

I an 52 and had classic pmr with instant help on pred.. am pain free at moment but when I go lower than 6mg it rears its head and my esr goes up.... so back up...

I an 52 and had classic pmr with instant help on pred.. am pain free at moment b...

Katrinaroper

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Sleep

This came to my work email today. We've probably all heard this, but sometimes it's nice to be reminded. Sleeping Better -- from SimplyWell/healthwise...

This came to my work email today. We've probably all heard this, but sometimes ...

Insight329

•6 years ago

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Feet pain

I was in a car accident in 99 and shattered L5. Have had pain in my feet ever since. I'm on Lyirica oxicodone and morphine. It helps sometimes. Also have an...

I was in a car accident in 99 and shattered L5. Have had pain in my feet ever si...

saustin45

•6 years ago

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Chaos and Mayhem

Those that can't do... Rant. No warning, or expletives, but not specifically related to PMR/GCA. Let me know if this is not allowed and I'll not post in the...

Those that can't do... Rant. No warning, or expletives, but not specifically r...

Hidden

•6 years ago

46 Replies

Aloe Vera

After reading Kate Gilberts excellent book I tried her recommendation of Aloe Vera juice. It seems to help with my aches & pains. Has anyone any other...

After reading Kate Gilberts excellent book I tried her recommendation of Aloe V...

rewerb

•6 years ago

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Eye test

Hi just got back from opticians , haven't been for two years, felt my sight was getting a bit bad, thought I looked good no wrinkles !! Boy was I surprised my...

Hi just got back from opticians , haven't been for two years, felt my sight was ...

Lynnray

•6 years ago

37 Replies

CBD oil again and update

Sorry I have been away for so long. I hope everyone is doing as well as can be expected. I hope I haven't missed too much. From beginning of March to end of...

Sorry I have been away for so long. I hope everyone is doing as well as can be ...

IdasMum

•6 years ago

37 Replies

Update on tapering and wedding dress

First the tapering - it's going well now after going back to 10mg. Gradually went to 8mg without pain etc. 5 days ago started on 7.5mg and have achey muscles...

First the tapering - it's going well now after going back to 10mg. Gradually wen...

Footfairy-1

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Liquorice

In another thread it was mentioned that pred and liquorice don't mix. Is that any liquorice at all or lots? I have just discovered a delicious gluten free...

In another thread it was mentioned that pred and liquorice don't mix. Is that an...

Cally55

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Glasgow group

I saw that there was a Glasgow group meeting last month but I could not go. I am wondering if/when they are meeting again. Also wondering if there are any...

I saw that there was a Glasgow group meeting last month but I could not go. I am...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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The truth about carbs

There's an interesting section on the BBC news website about carbs. You might find it useful, especially if you're thinking about getting pregnant!

There's an interesting section on the BBC news website about carbs. You might f...

scats

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Spelt flour

I thought I saw somewhere on here someone had a bread recipe using spelt flour. If anyone has one can you share or a idea where to find it.

I thought I saw somewhere on here someone had a bread recipe using spelt flour. ...

Nikkigabi

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Hello, Friends!

I took a bit of an internet break so that I could focus on some much needed Spring Cleaning projects. Wow! I feel like a ton of weight has been lifted from...

I took a bit of an internet break so that I could focus on some much needed Spri...

Insight329

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Endo...... ....breathlessness....Addison's ..update

Spoke to the Endo today and said I was taking 15mg Pred for the breathlessness, as worried about Addison's Disease. He said 15mg was adequate for it, but I...

Spoke to the Endo today and said I was taking 15mg Pred for the breathlessness, ...

karools16

•6 years ago

35 Replies

How true

Thank you Dorset lady ,it made me smile Best wishes

Deeroy2015

•6 years ago

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Thought I'd share this.

Bought myself an 'ejector' seat. You know the sort that tips you onto your feet, ever so slowly and best of all has a foot rest which elevates my feet...

Bought myself an 'ejector' seat. You know the sort that tips you onto your feet...

Hidden

•6 years ago

61 Replies

Back pain

Thank you all who have given advice I much appreciate all your input it will give me something to think about and give me more to view online.

Thank you all who have given advice I much appreciate all your input it will giv...

kathyrob

•6 years ago

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All posts for June 2018

Temporal arteriris/gca at 27?

Stingy nettles

article reference for slow tapering

The Lighter Side: Quick Update from the South Wing - and an Idea to Spread the Word about PMRGCAuk and its Good Works..? ;-)

Reference article to show slow taper causes fewer flares

Trouble posting

Side effects of CBD oil

Attendance Allowance/PIP

Side Effects of CBD Oil

Flair up

Risodronate Sodium

Feet pain

Carbs

Rhumy?????

Sleep

Feet pain

Chaos and Mayhem

Aloe Vera

Eye test

CBD oil again and update

Update on tapering and wedding dress

Liquorice

Glasgow group

The truth about carbs

Spelt flour

Hello, Friends!

Endo...... ....breathlessness....Addison's ..update

How true

Thought I'd share this.

Back pain

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