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PMRGCAuk

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Finally ended up w/ 9” of my colon removed.

I wrote a post a little over a month ago about my issues w/ diverticulitis, which is a colon disorder. After 3 stays in the hospital since Feb. I was once...

I wrote a post a little over a month ago about my issues w/ diverticulitis, whic...

•6 years ago

Hip pain

Hello everyone- quick resume, I have been diagnosed and taking pred for 2.5 years, currently on 5mg, up and down between 3.5 and 7mg in last year as I try to...

Hello everyone- quick resume, I have been diagnosed and taking pred for 2.5 year...

•6 years ago

Stabbing pain in right eye.

Anyone out there with GCA get a stabbing pain in their eyes?. I get it in my right eye. The other night it woke me from my sleep..Also have developed pain...

Anyone out there with GCA get a stabbing pain in their eyes?. I get it in my rig...

•6 years ago

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Stabbing pain in right eye.

Anyone out there with GCA get a stabbing pain in their eyes?. I get it in my right eye. The other night it woke me from my sleep..Also have developed pain...

Anyone out there with GCA get a stabbing pain in their eyes?. I get it in my rig...

•6 years ago

Another Hospital Adventure!!

My last posting on Monday could well have been my last posting!! Moments after I descended the stairs turned into the kitchen diner & .....!!!!!!!! I came...

My last posting on Monday could well have been my last posting!! Moments after ...

•6 years ago

Can Aledronic Acid cause headaches.

Hello. First time of seeing a Rhuemotologist the other week she was very supportive gave me plenty of advice booked me for X-ray, shoulder scan and Dex scan...

Hello. First time of seeing a Rhuemotologist the other week she was very suppor...

•6 years ago

What is pain?............Pain is..........

As I sit here contemplating my navel....and thinking about / reflecting on my first ever pain management appointment at local hospital last week, I am both...

As I sit here contemplating my navel....and thinking about / reflecting on my fi...

•6 years ago

Which DSNS to use--fastest or slowest?

Months ago, I had a flare and raised my pred to 12.5. I stayed at 12.5 for weeks because of some cataract surgery I was going through. Finally, based on the...

Months ago, I had a flare and raised my pred to 12.5. I stayed at 12.5 for weeks...

•6 years ago

Thanks and Heat.

This what I feel like in this heat. Ha ha. My sweet little cat thought I deserved a present. Ugh!!. Thank you all so much for your lovely comments on my last...

This what I feel like in this heat. Ha ha. My sweet little cat thought I deserve...

•6 years ago

Mission Impossible

I sat in the Cinema and watched Tom Cruise yesterday Not my choice as was my Sons turn to pick film Mine next week Ant Man and Wasp Girl cant wait . Well...

I sat in the Cinema and watched Tom Cruise yesterday Not my choice as was my So...

•6 years ago

"9 out of 10 doctors on our payroll, recommend this product!" ~ Big Pharma : (

Oh Goody!!! Bio-Thera Solutions, a global biotechnology company based in Guangzhou, China, recently announced that it has initiated a phase 1 clinical trial...

Oh Goody!!! Bio-Thera Solutions, a global biotechnology company based in Guangz...

•6 years ago

Concern about possible tooth extraction

I've read several posts from PMR sufferers who have had difficulty with tooth extractions. I think they have been mainly those who have taken bisphosphonates...

I've read several posts from PMR sufferers who have had difficulty with tooth ex...

•6 years ago

Is it still in my system?

I have a question, I was put on Methypred for an allergy that I had, after I took the 1st dose at 11am July 20th, which was 2 (4mg pills) I had a reaction and...

I have a question, I was put on Methypred for an allergy that I had, after I too...

•6 years ago

I Am Not A Happy Camper!!!!

Okay... what the hell is going on, now???? Yesterday, that big, ugly, blood blob was about the same size as the one to the right of it. About a week ago,...

Okay... what the hell is going on, now???? Yesterday, that big, ugly, blood b...

•6 years ago

Emerging from the darkness

Like most on this forum pre PMR I led an extremely active life, competing in agility competitions and training 2/3 times a week with my two dogs. I knew lots...

Like most on this forum pre PMR I led an extremely active life, competing in agi...

•6 years ago

Swollen hand/arm caused by flare?

My right hand[impaired by GCA stroke] has been swollen the last 3 weeks as I tapered down to 7mg prednisone [recently dropping 1mg per 2 weeks]. I saw my neuro...

My right hand[impaired by GCA stroke] has been swollen the last 3 weeks as I tap...

•6 years ago

Pred

Good Morning folks, the continuing saga of Polymyalgia in my case is a determination to get off the drugs by the end of the year. Whatever the original...

Good Morning folks, the continuing saga of Polymyalgia in my case is a determina...

•6 years ago

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