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Like one of those days...

Rest day!! Too much the past couple of days...snow removal!❄️❄️

daworm

•5 years ago

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Methotrexate or not ?

I saw my consultant last week, who is absolutely spot on. Now, she has said I may need to go on methotrexate after next appointment - may2019. I noticed that...

I saw my consultant last week, who is absolutely spot on. Now, she has said I ma...

Pamela60

•5 years ago

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Harlow Meet Up Group

Our next meeting is on Monday 10th December 1230 to 1330. We meet at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bush Fair, 22 Tawneys Road, Harlow, CM18 6PN. More details...

Our next meeting is on Monday 10th December 1230 to 1330. We meet at the Redeeme...

Roy46

•5 years ago

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No medication

After a serious breakdown whilst on methotrexate i decided no drugs was best for me. Currently just take anti inflammatory pain killers celecoxib and feel...

After a serious breakdown whilst on methotrexate i decided no drugs was best for...

animalactivist

•5 years ago

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Relaxing

I’m sitting on my recliner watching two red squirrels racing each other around a very large tree. There is a rather large stream at the bottom of the garden...

I’m sitting on my recliner watching two red squirrels racing each other around a...

Constance13

•5 years ago

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Members of PMRGCAuk

Hello, just for information, we will be emailing all our Members today a copy of our latest Newswire Magazine. Only Members who have opted in to receive emails...

Hello, just for information, we will be emailing all our Members today a copy of...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Regions of PMR & GCA symptoms

Here is a screenshot of that Fig 1 mentioned by PMRPro in a previous post.

Roltuba

•5 years ago

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Huffing and puffing....

Morning! I’ve been on 9mg pred for over 6 weeks now. The aches I can cope with - a bit like background noise: nothing too much at all. Fingers crossed no UTIs...

Morning! I’ve been on 9mg pred for over 6 weeks now. The aches I can cope with -...

Bloomsbury49

•5 years ago

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What should I eat when taking prednisone in the middle of the night?

I'm wondering what I should eat with the prednisone when I take it at 4 am. And how much. I don't want to have to brush my teeth if I can help it, because...

I'm wondering what I should eat with the prednisone when I take it at 4 am. And...

gaqke10

•5 years ago

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Follow-up to Dexascan results and pred query

Original topic https://healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk/posts/139464260/dexascan-results-and-pred-query He went to GP yesterday - initially student/trainee was only...

Original topic https://healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk/posts/139464260/dexascan-resu...

Nuff1

•5 years ago

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Just been referred to see a Rheumy

Hi, I don't post much om here but read it avidly everyday. Diagnosed GCA April 2018, tapered down to 15mg pred but have had to increase to 17.5 as symptoms...

Hi, I don't post much om here but read it avidly everyday. Diagnosed GCA April 2...

JanboC

•5 years ago

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I Forgot I Was 'Sick' ....

Hello Everyone It has been nearly a couple of years now since I discovered I had PMR then a few weeks later GCA and I am happy to have tapered down to a now...

Hello Everyone It has been nearly a couple of years now since I discovered I had...

Rimmy

•5 years ago

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why MB is down on fun

Don't worry fellow PMRGCA friends, Mark is just sulking because Tedski ran away to Hollywood. He'll be back and the old silly MB will return to his former...

Don't worry fellow PMRGCA friends, Mark is just sulking because Tedski ran away ...

coda123

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Osteoporosis

This article was posted on the Bone Health forum: http://theamericanchiropractor.com/osteopenia-osteoporosis-osteonecrosis/

This article was posted on the Bone Health forum: http://theamericanchiropractor...

HeronNS

•5 years ago

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Diabetic macula edema

Diabetic macula edema do bright lights help and what will help it's getting worse. Supplements or food? I've put bright lights in my apt but now seems worse....

Diabetic macula edema do bright lights help and what will help it's getting wors...

Sunshinemaggie9

•5 years ago

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My Racing mind upon waking

It seems like the second I wake up my mind starts taking over and I can’t shut the thoughts down. I’m a few months in so I am guessing it must be the pred....

It seems like the second I wake up my mind starts taking over and I can’t shut t...

3daysinjuly

•5 years ago

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Granddaughter in OZ on her Prom Night. As promised for SJ (Jane) and Daisychain (Linda)

Last night at the Prom - all set for Uni next year. Left to right: Katie is on the left, sister Rebecca on the right: Katie holding her Pandora gift from...

Last night at the Prom - all set for Uni next year. Left to right: Katie is o...

Telian

•5 years ago

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Tapering problems

I have been reducing from 7.5mgs to 7mgs very very slowly and have now arrived there. However I feel extremely tired all the time and this affects my eye...

I have been reducing from 7.5mgs to 7mgs very very slowly and have now arrived t...

kathleen18

•5 years ago

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Has anyone had a massage while on pred?

Pre PMR I used to have a massage every 3 or 4 months to free up knots etc as I worked at a keyboard & all would be OK for another 3 or 4 months. Post PMR,...

Pre PMR I used to have a massage every 3 or 4 months to free up knots etc as I w...

Janstr

•5 years ago

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Down under!

We are now in NZ. Flights all went well and even managed to get some sleep. Think I have done alright with the pred over the travelling time. No jet lag. Off...

We are now in NZ. Flights all went well and even managed to get some sleep. Thin...

Devonspinner

•5 years ago

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Sorry for not talking recently

Just been busy and trying to get on with my life. Coming down and then back up now back at 7mgs. Can't seem to get lower. Had a great summer and drove to...

Just been busy and trying to get on with my life. Coming down and then back up ...

morrison

•5 years ago

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Santa

Imagine if Santa got pmr. He'd be snipping at the reindeer, falling asleep in his sleigh, dropping presents and getting stuck down chimneys.

Imagine if Santa got pmr. He'd be snipping at the reindeer, falling asleep in h...

teesher

•5 years ago

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Pmr

The docs says no Pmr after blood work. But I know my stiff aching thights. He is lost anyone had negative reading but still have the symptoms !! Down to 3...

The docs says no Pmr after blood work. But I know my stiff aching thights. He i...

Mjhollywood1

•5 years ago

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"Where Did Our Love Go"! Well! Post Taken Down !

Last post was taken out! No explanation! Reminds me of taking on the management of anything! Health issues & coping with honest feedback! Come On Girls &...

Last post was taken out! No explanation! Reminds me of taking on the management ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Unending pain

Has anyone else got PMR AND Seronegative Polyarthritis? The pain and discomfort is unbearable at times. How do you relax?

Has anyone else got PMR AND Seronegative Polyarthritis? The pain and discomfort...

Constance13

•5 years ago

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Return of headache

I have been on steroids for 4 years now, down to 4mgs for the last 12 months. Tried 3.1/2 a few times but had to go back to 4mgs. Thought I was doing really...

I have been on steroids for 4 years now, down to 4mgs for the last 12 months. T...

Atracta

•5 years ago

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The Lighter Side: Serious Warning to You Lot around the Dire Consequences of having Too Much FUN here… ;-)

Greetings to All Polymylingerers and GCA Sufferers, whoever and wherever you are. As always, it’s a pleasure and privilege to be a part of this caring and...

Greetings to All Polymylingerers and GCA Sufferers, whoever and wherever you are...

markbenjamin57

•5 years ago

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Immune system

Had my monthly review with GP last week and was told my white blood cell count was low, she said this can happen with long term steroid use. Am now on 7.5mg...

Had my monthly review with GP last week and was told my white blood cell count w...

Fifegran

•5 years ago

39 Replies

MRI all good

Excellent news I have been for MRI today and everything is normal. 😁 TIA doctor thinks headache is migraine although cannot explain extremely tender scalp,...

Excellent news I have been for MRI today and everything is normal. 😁 TIA doctor...

Trish21

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Cbd oil

Has anyone tried cbd oil for pain with PMR and the many associated conditions ?

Has anyone tried cbd oil for pain with PMR and the many associated conditions ? ...

Threeyearson

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Posts - PMRGCAuk | HealthUnlocked

PMRGCAuk

All posts for December 2018

Like one of those days...

Methotrexate or not ?

Harlow Meet Up Group

No medication

Relaxing

Members of PMRGCAuk

Regions of PMR & GCA symptoms

Huffing and puffing....

What should I eat when taking prednisone in the middle of the night?

Follow-up to Dexascan results and pred query

Just been referred to see a Rheumy

I Forgot I Was 'Sick' ....

why MB is down on fun

Osteoporosis

Diabetic macula edema

My Racing mind upon waking

Granddaughter in OZ on her Prom Night. As promised for SJ (Jane) and Daisychain (Linda)

Tapering problems

Has anyone had a massage while on pred?

Down under!

Sorry for not talking recently

Santa

Pmr

"Where Did Our Love Go"! Well! Post Taken Down !

Unending pain

Return of headache

The Lighter Side: Serious Warning to You Lot around the Dire Consequences of having Too Much FUN here… ;-)

Immune system

MRI all good

Cbd oil

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