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Turmeric confusion!

I thought I would give turmeric a try as I've read a lot about it helping reduce inflammation. You would think it's easy, just pop along to Holland & Barret or...

I thought I would give turmeric a try as I've read a lot about it helping reduce...

Griggser

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Carbohydrates and Atrial Fibrillation

Little item in our local rag led me to this: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/910227 Also interested to see most of the publications high up on the google...

Little item in our local rag led me to this: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticl...

HeronNS

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Pondering about start doses, is there a gender divide?

Triggered by another thread, I’m wondering about our start doses of pred for PMR and whether a higher dose initially gains a better long term result. What do...

Triggered by another thread, I’m wondering about our start doses of pred for PMR...

Soraya_PMR

•5 years ago

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Changing time of pred

I was diagnosed with PMR early December 2018 and given 15 mg of prednisolone late afternoon. Pharmacist said I could take after food and would be okay in the...

I was diagnosed with PMR early December 2018 and given 15 mg of prednisolone lat...

Molliedog3

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Blue Badge (UK)

I got my Blue Badge with diagnosis of PMR. I was really happy, then it struck me that it’s the first time I’ve ever had “being disabled” applied to me...

I got my Blue Badge with diagnosis of PMR. I was really happy, then it struck me...

Wraysbury

•5 years ago

40 Replies

Steroid injection

Has anybody had a general steroid injection (Depro-medrone?) to reduce overall inflammation? I'm looking into options to avoid going back on Pred. I...

Has anybody had a general steroid injection (Depro-medrone?) to reduce overall i...

tangocharlie

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Morning Pain

I am new to this forum and am trying to get answers. Diagnosed with PMR last Aug. I am so stiff and in pain in the mornings. However, I do not hurt in bed as...

I am new to this forum and am trying to get answers. Diagnosed with PMR last Aug...

Robinsnest72

•5 years ago

32 Replies

Video or YouTube app for exercises

Somebody, but I cannot remember who, was asking about video or exercise apps. I find the 8fit App really helpful, you can find exercises for many purposes,...

Somebody, but I cannot remember who, was asking about video or exercise apps. I ...

Pym1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

SINGING and prednisone, advise??

Singing voice.... Any singers under us...do you feel your voice has been adversely effected by the prednisone...and what have you been able to do for it. Back...

Singing voice.... Any singers under us...do you feel your voice has been adverse...

Kaaswinkel

•5 years ago

54 Replies

1mg Gastro Resistant Pred Update

One of the people I've been speaking to over the past few weeks on this subject rang me back today. He is from Piramol Health, who manufacture 1mg pred for...

One of the people I've been speaking to over the past few weeks on this subject ...

joyce69

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Eye twitches

Has anyone experienced eye twitching, seem to have it more since diagnosed with PMR and especially over the last few days since I’ve had a stiff neck?

Has anyone experienced eye twitching, seem to have it more since diagnosed with ...

Pinkpepper

•5 years ago

9 Replies

New Symptom and quite painful!

I have another new symptom today. It involves my pelvic bone and really didn't appear until I did my morning chores. My pelvic bone and girdle have always been...

I have another new symptom today. It involves my pelvic bone and really didn't a...

pollymarierose

•5 years ago

24 Replies

I am wondering if anyone has tried Reiki?

We have a wonderful Reiki master in my town. I have never tried it but know of people who thinks it was very beneficial. I wondered if anyone has tried this? I...

We have a wonderful Reiki master in my town. I have never tried it but know of p...

Linny3

•5 years ago

22 Replies

U3A Great Organisation

I recently joined my local U3A ('University of the Third Age'). I mentioned this in a response to Marilyn1959 and she suggested that I post about it in case...

I recently joined my local U3A ('University of the Third Age'). I mentioned this...

Marijo1951

•5 years ago

67 Replies

DF or Normal (nearly)?

It's difficult to tell whether OH has DF or whether he'dbe nodding off in afternoons anyway. Since he retired he's very late to bed and late up unless he needs...

It's difficult to tell whether OH has DF or whether he'dbe nodding off in aftern...

Nuff1

•5 years ago

21 Replies

PMR/GCA. Backstop on Posting! Where Are We Please?

Still confused myself about what I can post or picture or reply! Seems Iike some magic formula of wording that gets you through! Who wants a picture of someone...

Still confused myself about what I can post or picture or reply! Seems Iike some...

Hidden

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Bariatric Surgery and PMR

I had bariatric surgery almost six weeks ago and was finally allowed to have prednisone in the fifth week. Meanwhile I was on my fourth bout of PMR since...

I had bariatric surgery almost six weeks ago and was finally allowed to have pre...

PJarret

•5 years ago

16 Replies

CBD oil

Hi everyone. After going back up to 5 mil of predsone. I am trying cbd oil. Without the t h c !due to my job that drug tests 🥴! I got the 500mg to...

Hi everyone. After going back up to 5 mil of predsone. I am trying cbd oil. W...

Mjhollywood1

•5 years ago

12 Replies

HbA1c and Blood Glucose levels taken at home

Useful OH thinks re recent query.

Nuff1

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Feel like I have been hibernating the last few days!!!

I know that you get tired with this but my goodness I feel like I can't get enough sleep. I do have a cough and a running nose but I just want to know is this...

I know that you get tired with this but my goodness I feel like I can't get enou...

vicky561

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Could I be cured of PMR

I beginning to think I am cured of PMR or am I dreaming. Diagnosed in December 2018 January I was taking 10 mg prednisone was feeling ok had some bad days. On...

I beginning to think I am cured of PMR or am I dreaming. Diagnosed in December 2...

jensen0518

•5 years ago

35 Replies

GCA/PMR!! I was nearly eaten by a bin! Chapter 2!! A Funnyish tale of trying to live everyday life when you have GCA/ PMR.

This post is a story of living with GCA/PMR which may amuse or resonate with sufferers trying to cope with these diseases. If it won't interest you personally...

This post is a story of living with GCA/PMR which may amuse or resonate with suf...

Blearyeyed

•5 years ago

68 Replies

Gratitude once again

Thank you wonderful forum friends. You have been the 'wind beneath my wings' many more times than you know! Today is near over where I am, and my tears are...

Thank you wonderful forum friends. You have been the 'wind beneath my wings' ma...

Purplecrow

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Stomach virus.. Should I increase pred for a few days?

I've had a nasty stomach virus for a few days. PMR symptoms under control. Should I increase pred for a few days? Just thinking of adrenal glands. I've had a...

I've had a nasty stomach virus for a few days. PMR symptoms under control. Shoul...

bunnymom

•5 years ago

11 Replies

PMR and life after death

I am expressing some gratitude today, that my 5+ year adventure with PMR seems to be tapering to an ending. Today is my late son's birthday, he would have...

I am expressing some gratitude today, that my 5+ year adventure with PMR seems t...

Purplecrow

•5 years ago

94 Replies

Something to amuse

When I was having a brain-fog moment the other day my sis said 'are you having a craft day today?' 'Craft?' I said. 'Can't Remember a F'in thing' day LOL

When I was having a brain-fog moment the other day my sis said 'are you having a...

tangocharlie

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Pain in hips and pelvis area on waking

I thought my PMR had mainly gone after nearly 7 years, but the last couple of months I've been waking up with severe pain in the hips and particularly the...

I thought my PMR had mainly gone after nearly 7 years, but the last couple of mo...

tangocharlie

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Raised glucose

Diagnosed last Jan PMR/GCA, put on 40 mg pred. Now at 11.25. I took a metabolic panel blood test on Feb 7 which showed non-fasting glucose at 101...

Diagnosed last Jan PMR/GCA, put on 40 mg pred. Now at 11.25. I took a ...

Mstiles

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Medpage article 3.11.19 GCA in the elderly

https://www.medpagetoday.com/rheumatology/generalrheumatology/78462?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2019-03-11&eun=g1294084d0r&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=

https://www.medpagetoday.com/rheumatology/generalrheumatology/78462?xid=nl_mpt_D...

JanetGarrettN

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Private ref to Rheumatologist in Chertsey Surrey

Hi I saw a post a while ago from someone seeing a rheumatologist in Chertsey, privately initially, and now they’re being seen on the NHS. Pls can you PM me to...

Hi I saw a post a while ago from someone seeing a rheumatologist in Chertsey, pr...

Wraysbury

•5 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for March 2019

Turmeric confusion!

Carbohydrates and Atrial Fibrillation

Pondering about start doses, is there a gender divide?

Changing time of pred

Blue Badge (UK)

Steroid injection

Morning Pain

Video or YouTube app for exercises

SINGING and prednisone, advise??

1mg Gastro Resistant Pred Update

Eye twitches

New Symptom and quite painful!

I am wondering if anyone has tried Reiki?

U3A Great Organisation

DF or Normal (nearly)?

PMR/GCA. Backstop on Posting! Where Are We Please?

Bariatric Surgery and PMR

CBD oil

HbA1c and Blood Glucose levels taken at home

Feel like I have been hibernating the last few days!!!

Could I be cured of PMR

GCA/PMR!! I was nearly eaten by a bin! Chapter 2!! A Funnyish tale of trying to live everyday life when you have GCA/ PMR.

Gratitude once again

Stomach virus.. Should I increase pred for a few days?

PMR and life after death

Something to amuse

Pain in hips and pelvis area on waking

Raised glucose

Medpage article 3.11.19 GCA in the elderly

Private ref to Rheumatologist in Chertsey Surrey

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