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Is it, or isn't it......PMR

Hi folks, I'm new to this site, and happy to have found you all. I suffered pain in and behind my knees beginning Dec/17. Prior to that I had gained weight...

Hi folks, I'm new to this site, and happy to have found you all. I suffered pain...

PMRCanada

•6 years ago

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D-Day tomorrow- wish me luck!

I am having a hip replacement tomorrow, privately in London. A year ago I was told by a hip specialist that I had to lose about 2 stone before he would...

I am having a hip replacement tomorrow, privately in London. A year ago I was t...

suzy1959

•6 years ago

45 Replies

PMR and Depression, anxiety, and all the rest

Hi Forum folks, Just wondering about research which addresses the psychological/emotional aspects of PMR. Seems lots of quality work exists regarding the...

Hi Forum folks, Just wondering about research which addresses the psychological...

Purplecrow

•6 years ago

36 Replies

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Prednisone & Diverticulitis

I was hospitalized last week for the 2nd time in 4 months w/ diverticulitis which is an infection in the colon. I came very close to requiring surgery which...

I was hospitalized last week for the 2nd time in 4 months w/ diverticulitis whic...

LarryLeek

•6 years ago

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PMRGCAuk Charity Week June 2018

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?pageId=935472 Dear all Just to let you know that I have had to postpone my charity ski...

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?pageId=...

LizMitchell

•6 years ago

38 Replies

Vitamin D and Breast Cancer

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20180618/Women-with-higher-vitamin-D-blood-levels-have-lower-risk-for-breast-cancer.aspx "Lappe's 2007 study on bone health...

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20180618/Women-with-higher-vitamin-D-blood-lev...

Insight329

•6 years ago

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35 mg

I'm down to 35 mg of pred . My shoulders and neck ache all the time. I have pain shooting around the right side of my head with headache and my calfs hurt when...

I'm down to 35 mg of pred . My shoulders and neck ache all the time. I have pain...

AverilG

•6 years ago

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Actemra update

I haven't written or even read much on here for a while. There was a perfect storm, coming from all directions, for a depression to set in. I was completely...

I haven't written or even read much on here for a while. There was a perfect sto...

Gaijin

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Vitamin K.

I am starting a new regime.. and will be drinking GREEN smoothies with 2 cups of kale/swiss chard/spinach along with banana and berries... and I have been...

I am starting a new regime.. and will be drinking GREEN smoothies with 2 cups of...

yogabonnie

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Taste

Does anyone have the problem when they get to 6mgs with their taste and no smell of anything?. My daughter said oh my god mum you're washing smells amazing. I...

Does anyone have the problem when they get to 6mgs with their taste and no smell...

morrison

•6 years ago

39 Replies

Hopefully Some Garden Zen

Sweet dreams. Have a good nights sleep.

Hidden

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Baking soda to relieve arthritis

Just saw the above article in the Daily Mail. Has anyone tried this and if so, was it successful?

Just saw the above article in the Daily Mail. Has anyone tried this and if so, w...

Suet3942

•6 years ago

60 Replies

Remission

I am down to 1 mg of prednisone and overall I am feeling good and it does not appear that I am losing energy. But I sure, as I am sure everyone does on this...

I am down to 1 mg of prednisone and overall I am feeling good and it does not ap...

ptm2018

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Adrenals

How does one really know when the Adrenals have kicked in?

ptm2018

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Swimming

Is swimming everyday a good idea with PMR as the water is gentle?

ptm2018

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Late reply

Hello everyone, I posted my PMR story here nearly 2 weeks ago, well actually, no, I didn’t, I had to ask PMRpro to do it for me as I must have been suffering...

Hello everyone, I posted my PMR story here nearly 2 weeks ago, well actually, n...

Peachy6958

•6 years ago

5 Replies

PMR is expensive!

Expensive illness. I’ve lost 2 contacts so far...$80 each. I think it’s related to some “fine motor” thing at midnight. I take them out-immediately loose them...

Expensive illness. I’ve lost 2 contacts so far...$80 each. I think it’s related ...

ConventCassie

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Chin Up Buttercup!

It wouldn't be funny, if it weren't true! I noticed (because I'm bored to tears!!!!! ) that I had a split in my index fingernail. So, I thought I'd Super Glue...

It wouldn't be funny, if it weren't true! I noticed (because I'm bored to tears...

Hidden

•6 years ago

112 Replies

Nothing has changed much in 35 years

My aunt recently died and when my cousin, her daughter, was clearing out her stuff she found this article from Nursing Mirror 35 years ago... Unknown to us it...

My aunt recently died and when my cousin, her daughter, was clearing out her stu...

Hidden

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Sick and tired. Aka The Adrenal Zone?

I was quite happy at 8mg early May. Chiro had rid me of extra pains, and my holiday was due. In fact I’d made up my mind that post holiday I’d be ‘more me’ and...

I was quite happy at 8mg early May. Chiro had rid me of extra pains, and my holi...

Soraya_PMR

•6 years ago

51 Replies

How arteries get inflamed

Ever wondered how inflammation gets going in GCA? Dr Alice Lorenzi explains the process in our latest video clip - https://vimeo.com/258129054

Ever wondered how inflammation gets going in GCA? Dr Alice Lorenzi explains the ...

Polywotsit

PMRGCAuk team member•6 years ago

12 Replies

35 And Still Alive!!!!

Yes! As of June 11, I am down to ingesting ONLY 35 milligrams of Prednisolone daily! This is a HUGE accomplishment, after being on as much as 80 for 30 days!...

Yes! As of June 11, I am down to ingesting ONLY 35 milligrams of Prednisolone d...

Hidden

•6 years ago

55 Replies

A bit of a pity party

Sorry for the downbeat “vibe” of this post-?perhaps the result of an unexpected hospital stay for a week. I was discharged yesterday with s NEW issue to keep...

Sorry for the downbeat “vibe” of this post-?perhaps the result of an unexpected ...

billinSurbiton

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Curls/pred head

I had my hair cut yesterday for my sons wedding next week.It was very frizzy and dry😖I totally blame the Pred.I am a pred head,in more ways than one!!Today it...

I had my hair cut yesterday for my sons wedding next week.It was very frizzy and...

Sandradsn

•6 years ago

26 Replies

PMR/GCA ‘STRESS’ AND ‘SOCIAL’ MODELS OF HEALTH AND WELL BEING

Hello Everyone Firstly to say how much I appreciate this forum and the huge diversity of contributions to it. In the last 18 months I have learned so much...

Hello Everyone Firstly to say how much I appreciate this forum and the huge div...

Rimmy

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Being such an old hat at this.....

You’d think I would know by now, but..... I have been down to 3mg for a couple of months and thought I’d try something different. I took my dose at 10 pm...

You’d think I would know by now, but..... I have been down to 3mg for a couple...

Constance13

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Great support group

I've discovered a great support site for PMR on Facebook. It's an amazing support group. Of course I'll always look forward to everyone here .

I've discovered a great support site for PMR on Facebook. It's an amazing suppor...

Qubbie

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Last few days!

For some reason I managed to get this taper to end mid week. Because of that I'll be sitting on 6 for a few days before starting the next run, 6 - 5.5 using...

For some reason I managed to get this taper to end mid week. Because of that I'l...

JulianJ

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Trying to get up and running

Just for the record, I am fine. Just feeling below par, no energy, weepy and trying to get up an on. Now trying so hard to get to 6mgs. Coming from 7mgs is...

Just for the record, I am fine. Just feeling below par, no energy, weepy and tr...

morrison

•6 years ago

73 Replies

PMR??

Hi, Im a newbie who would appreciate some advice. I have been suffering on and off for the last couple of years with mysterious joint/muscle pain flare ups...

Hi, Im a newbie who would appreciate some advice. I have been suffering on and ...

venus07

•6 years ago

52 Replies

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PMRGCAuk

All posts for June 2018

Is it, or isn't it......PMR

D-Day tomorrow- wish me luck!

PMR and Depression, anxiety, and all the rest

Prednisone & Diverticulitis

PMRGCAuk Charity Week June 2018

Vitamin D and Breast Cancer

35 mg

Actemra update

Vitamin K.

Taste

Hopefully Some Garden Zen

Baking soda to relieve arthritis

Remission

Adrenals

Swimming

Late reply

PMR is expensive!

Chin Up Buttercup!

Nothing has changed much in 35 years

Sick and tired. Aka The Adrenal Zone?

How arteries get inflamed

35 And Still Alive!!!!

A bit of a pity party

Curls/pred head

PMR/GCA ‘STRESS’ AND ‘SOCIAL’ MODELS OF HEALTH AND WELL BEING

Being such an old hat at this.....

Great support group

Last few days!

Trying to get up and running

PMR??

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