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That was a bit of a rant.

Sorry for all the spelling mistakes. Off to bed to have cutting dreams. Now looking at a leaf blower. Better than a brush. Any suggestions? . Xx

Sorry for all the spelling mistakes. Off to bed to have cutting dreams. Now loo...

morrison

•6 years ago

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Sent a message to disappear

Well let's start again. Thought I would be brave and attack the garden today. Started after 10am. After a do walk. Cut and weeded the hedges on the front....

Well let's start again. Thought I would be brave and attack the garden today. St...

morrison

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Adrenals and PMR

Hi Everyone I am starting a program to try and strengthen my adrenals. It almost seem counterintuitive to do so. The prednisone is tapping down our over...

Hi Everyone I am starting a program to try and strengthen my adrenals. It almost...

Linny3

•6 years ago

12 Replies

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PMR and ceramics/pottery

Having just recently being diagnosed with PMR, and now on a course of Prednisolone, I find myself asking why now. As a 75 year old male, I can accept that I...

Having just recently being diagnosed with PMR, and now on a course of Prednisolo...

apttony

•6 years ago

41 Replies

Lanzoperole, upset stomach anyone?

Hi, I take 1 lanzoerole tablet per day and over the last week have had an upset stomach with diarrhoea and dizziness. I have tried think what it could be and...

Hi, I take 1 lanzoerole tablet per day and over the last week have had an upset ...

Jo1947

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Diet

Hi all, can someone give me some advice on what to eat and what not to eat for a low carb, high fat/protein diet? I am really struggling at the moment? Many...

Hi all, can someone give me some advice on what to eat and what not to eat for a...

JanboC

•6 years ago

47 Replies

Result!

Went to see Beautiful yesterday matinée at Blackpool's Winter Gardens, couldn't park near theatre, in fact relieved to find any parking place. The Winter...

Went to see Beautiful yesterday matinée at Blackpool's Winter Gardens, couldn't ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Plantar Fasciitis..is it common in PMR or just common?

I think I have recently developed this condition,not doctor diagnosed, and have ordered some shoe insoles and a pair of special sock things. I’m five years...

I think I have recently developed this condition,not doctor diagnosed, and hav...

Dovelady

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Day 17 of eating salads etc.

Good news I kept thinking my appt where I broke the doctors scale was weeks away but today I counted and it has been 17 days and I have finally hit the 10. Lbs...

Good news I kept thinking my appt where I broke the doctors scale was weeks away...

Hidden

•6 years ago

36 Replies

So many new an interesting words I'm learning

I must say reading some of the members posts are very interesting. As someone who lives in the US, I am being introduced to a whole new vocabulary....i.e....

I must say reading some of the members posts are very interesting. As someone ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

58 Replies

And After The "Like" Debate!

Seems many interpretations on the "Like"! Words don't hack it sometimes! Nuff Said!

Seems many interpretations on the "Like"! Words don't hack it sometimes! Nuff Sa...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Weaning off steroids and how to taper down, any advice?

I recently saw a Rheumy who, to quote from his letter to my GP - 'Suggest not to escalate steroids but aim to wean down over 2-3 months (1mg every fortnight)...

I recently saw a Rheumy who, to quote from his letter to my GP - 'Suggest not to...

GpaJ

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Next taper

Today I taper to 9.5 from 10. (Had to phone doctor yesterday as I realised one box of 28 X 1mgs was going to disappear rather quickly....a different doctor to...

Today I taper to 9.5 from 10. (Had to phone doctor yesterday as I realised one ...

Pongo13

•6 years ago

34 Replies

What should I ask dr

Hello everyone I just wanted some feedback as to what to ask the neurologist on this Wednesday I have an appointment. I know I have to ask what is causing...

Hello everyone I just wanted some feedback as to what to ask the neurologist on ...

Hali12

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Methotrexate use

My wife has R A and fibromyalgia and had drugs methotrexate and folic acid;but reaction very bad ...both taken orally...Anyone had success by injection of...

My wife has R A and fibromyalgia and had drugs methotrexate and folic acid;but r...

Stick007

•6 years ago

15 Replies

PMR and Bariatric Surgery

I never seen a post regarding this. I have had PMR for five years. I have reduced down to 1mg/day but I have never been without some pain in shoulders, wrists,...

I never seen a post regarding this. I have had PMR for five years. I have reduce...

sweiss72

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Best Day so far

Since being diagnosed on 25th May, today has been my best so far, walked the dogs further than before, did some work on the allotment including pulling weeds...

Since being diagnosed on 25th May, today has been my best so far, walked the dog...

Hidden

•6 years ago

12 Replies

All good news!!

Went to see a new GP on Wednesday about my bumping heart and tinnitus. Checked blood pressure, far too high. Put me on meds, loads better today! Been to see...

Went to see a new GP on Wednesday about my bumping heart and tinnitus. Checked b...

JanboC

•6 years ago

14 Replies

left shoulder hurting again

been on pred since oct 2016, 40 to start, then tapered well to 10 up til august 2017, rheu my wanted to keep me at that dose of 10 until into new year 2018,...

been on pred since oct 2016, 40 to start, then tapered well to 10 up til august...

arvine

•6 years ago

8 Replies

How was DSNS developed?

I know this has been discussed, but I can't find it. Is there a description somewhere about how DSNS came into being and why it works well? I'm going to see my...

I know this has been discussed, but I can't find it. Is there a description some...

judyb100

•6 years ago

13 Replies

CANNOT believe. Forgot to take yesterday's prednisone.

I am on 9mg. Totally forgot yesterday's pills. I took a friend to hospital and when my alarm rang on phone I said to her, not to worry it's my medication alarm...

I am on 9mg. Totally forgot yesterday's pills. I took a friend to hospital and w...

yogabonnie

•6 years ago

24 Replies

The "Like" Dilemma!

So many good posts & replies it's difficult to find a balance with the " LIKE". I'm not on Facebook or any similar site but can see how easy it is to get...

So many good posts & replies it's difficult to find a balance with the " LIKE". ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

37 Replies

Calcium supplement or is food enough ?

Good morning all I have had PMR for about a year now, i'm down to 4mg prednisolone, gradually reducing to 3mg. I take a vitamin D supplement but try to keep my...

Good morning all I have had PMR for about a year now, i'm down to 4mg prednisolo...

Jud666

•6 years ago

34 Replies

STROKE CAUSED BY GCA

Is this an uncommon occurrance? I was diagnosed with GCA nov 10, 2017, with partial vision loss. 20 days later had a left brain MCA ischemic stroke caused by...

Is this an uncommon occurrance? I was diagnosed with GCA nov 10, 2017, with part...

gifford7

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Preds or Omeprazole first

This is my first time here, I have had GCA for the past year. Up until now I have been very lucky health wise, only taking one colestral tablet. I now take...

This is my first time here, I have had GCA for the past year. Up until now I ha...

Robert09

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Vitamins and urinary tract infection

I was prescribed a D3 vitamin tabletand told to take a multi vitamin tablet daily. Felt quite well for a few weeks. Then fatigue and mild temperature and then...

I was prescribed a D3 vitamin tabletand told to take a multi vitamin tablet dail...

Xanthe12345

•6 years ago

23 Replies

I am now on two crutches, and feel like singing 'no wheels on my wagon'

So, to continue my sorry tale... The Avascular Necrosis has 'destroyed' my left hip... yes! that was the terminology used by the Muscular Skeletal specialist,...

So, to continue my sorry tale... The Avascular Necrosis has 'destroyed' my left ...

caterpillar

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Wondering

I’ve been having nerve ending discomfort in my feet, legs n buttocks for 6 months now. Seem to be worse at night Question: will it go away at some point. Is...

I’ve been having nerve ending discomfort in my feet, legs n buttocks for 6 month...

MaryA_

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Endoscopy and Aneamia

Doctor has referred me for an endoscopy to find the cause of my aneamia. I thought aneamia was not uncommmon with PMR, my medical herbalist friend said that...

Doctor has referred me for an endoscopy to find the cause of my aneamia. I thoug...

Carol-mc

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Vitamin D and Fatigue

Hi Everyone; GCA 39 months on 8 mg pred I have been so tired with no will power to even go outside (no sunshine). I have severe arthritis in the knees and...

Hi Everyone; GCA 39 months on 8 mg pred I have been so tired with no will powe...

Hidden

•6 years ago

26 Replies

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All posts for June 2018

That was a bit of a rant.

Sent a message to disappear

Adrenals and PMR

PMR and ceramics/pottery

Lanzoperole, upset stomach anyone?

Diet

Result!

Plantar Fasciitis..is it common in PMR or just common?

Day 17 of eating salads etc.

So many new an interesting words I'm learning

And After The "Like" Debate!

Weaning off steroids and how to taper down, any advice?

Next taper

What should I ask dr

Methotrexate use

PMR and Bariatric Surgery

Best Day so far

All good news!!

left shoulder hurting again

How was DSNS developed?

CANNOT believe. Forgot to take yesterday's prednisone.

The "Like" Dilemma!

Calcium supplement or is food enough ?

STROKE CAUSED BY GCA

Preds or Omeprazole first

Vitamins and urinary tract infection

I am now on two crutches, and feel like singing 'no wheels on my wagon'

Wondering

Endoscopy and Aneamia

Vitamin D and Fatigue

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