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Jaw pain

I have been experiencing jaw pain for a couple of weeks now. It does not hurt when I chew, it is tender all the time. Two tylenol takes care of it, but after...

I have been experiencing jaw pain for a couple of weeks now. It does not hurt w...

luv2read

•5 years ago

23 Replies

PMR, Actemra, and IgM antibodies

I was diagnosed with PMR about a year and a half ago. Started with methotrexate and plaquenil for a few months, and then started monthly Actemra infusions. I'm...

I was diagnosed with PMR about a year and a half ago. Started with methotrexate ...

grandemr

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Amlodipine 5 mgs or Flu jab reaction

For some reason my blood pressure has shot up. I am already taking 50 mgs of Atenolol for raised blood pressure but this in in the danger zone with no apparent...

For some reason my blood pressure has shot up. I am already taking 50 mgs of Ate...

SheffieldJane

•5 years ago

78 Replies

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Burning discomfort hamstrings

PMR 2016. GCA 10/17. Actemra good results, except mouth sores and frequent upper respiratory infections. Necessary to stop due to breast cancer, 11/18....

PMR 2016. GCA 10/17. Actemra good results, except mouth sores and frequent upper...

LCHRISTOP10

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Visit to Arthritis Doctor

I want to thank everyone that responded to my recent request about PMR affecting hands and feet. I went to my arthritis doctor yesterday and she still is not...

I want to thank everyone that responded to my recent request about PMR affectin...

29Pain00

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Prednisolone missed doses.

'what did i do? I realised this evening that I had two boxes of asprin on my table,so i'v been taking two lots of asprin instead of my 5gm of...

'what did i do? I realised this evening that I had two boxes of asprin on my tab...

manxonia

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Sacroiliac pain and stiffness

Hi I am down to 1mg prednisolone and now getting pain in buttocks and sacroiliac joints . Could this be a flare up ?

Hi I am down to 1mg prednisolone and now getting pain in buttocks and sacroiliac...

Caradomben

•5 years ago

4 Replies

For Scats!

What the 80 year olds are wearing in the gym (and at home) these days.

Constance13

•5 years ago

72 Replies

Drug Shortage

Is everyone getting their enteric coated 1mg pred OK now? There is a programme on BBC Radio 4 at 12.15pm today on drug shortages.

Is everyone getting their enteric coated 1mg pred OK now? There is a programme o...

piglette

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Diverticulitis.

ANYone else have diverticulitis with PMR. I just read that steroid use makes it more common and I have it now. Have had it before. Would like to hear how...

ANYone else have diverticulitis with PMR. I just read that steroid use makes it ...

yogabonnie

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Diagnosis (or not) by gaslight???????????

This link to an article was posted on the Lupus forum but I thought others might like to see it - it is a horrifying inditement of the attitudes to women with...

This link to an article was posted on the Lupus forum but I thought others might...

PMRpro

Ambassador•5 years ago

44 Replies

How do I swap from taking prednisone in the morning to the evening ?

I think I’d benefit from taking my prednisone in the evening rather than my usual 8 am . Please advise me as to how to make the changeover. Do I double up one...

I think I’d benefit from taking my prednisone in the evening rather than my usua...

katiemills

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Vulnerable..?

Feeling weak and vulnerable and decided to cancel a month at the beach. I am at 3 mg for November. Tapering at 1mg per month. I am doing well but have this...

Feeling weak and vulnerable and decided to cancel a month at the beach. I am at ...

Gary1310

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Thanks to a wonderful forum!

I wanted you all to receive the thanks you deserve! I have just had nearly 4 days of family wedding celebrations! Without the advice I’ve taken on board from...

I wanted you all to receive the thanks you deserve! I have just had nearly 4 day...

Whatgrange

•5 years ago

5 Replies

GCA f/u to ongoing journey.

Rheumatologist was very supportive & reminding me that this is serious disease involving strong drugs. Been to ER twice in past several days. Sed was 9 on...

Rheumatologist was very supportive & reminding me that this is serious disease i...

Spanky2019

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Painful legs at bedtime.

I have painful legs and feet that feel like they are tied in knots. Does anybody else experience this sensation when they go to bed at nite ? Any suggestions ?...

I have painful legs and feet that feel like they are tied in knots. Does anybody...

donnafish

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Gca

Hi ,I'm not having much luck with my consultant .he has put me down to 30mg a day now ,I'm struggling with side effects still but dont know if it the reduced...

Hi ,I'm not having much luck with my consultant .he has put me down to 30mg a da...

Stradbroke13

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Reducing dose of pred

please can i have some feedback on reducing predisone from 2.5mg to 0 , i am on 2,5 mg reducing slowly but am experiencing a degree of back pain and some...

please can i have some feedback on reducing predisone from 2.5mg to 0 , i am on ...

porkysausage

•5 years ago

6 Replies

RA

This is not a posting! I am already a member of healthunlocked as I have PMR but I want to join separately as I have Rheumatoid Arthritis also. How do I do...

This is not a posting! I am already a member of healthunlocked as I have PMR bu...

PMRGCA19

•5 years ago

5 Replies

PMR affecting hands & feet

A while back I asked this question and got a lot of feed back. Someone even posted a link to a research paper. I am going to a new doctor and the first thing...

A while back I asked this question and got a lot of feed back. Someone even pos...

29Pain00

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Beginner's questions...

Hello! I am a 67 year old woman, still working as a freelancer – although increasingly reduced work load, a very sedentary job. I had a medical referral to...

Hello! I am a 67 year old woman, still working as a freelancer – although increa...

kalimche

•5 years ago

65 Replies

update on my Homeopathic remedy treatment

I was diagnosed with PMR in March this year (2019), took Prednison ( 20mg) until August, tried to taper down slowly, but had to start over because of flair...

I was diagnosed with PMR in March this year (2019), took Prednison ( 20mg) until...

km5yx7

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Need advice about low carb diets.

After writing that now I have steroid-induced high blood sugar and high blood pressure quite a few members have told me that a low carb diet will help. I am...

After writing that now I have steroid-induced high blood sugar and high blood pr...

Jampad

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Rheumatologist

First rhumey appointment tomorrow been waiting since May not sure what to expect

First rhumey appointment tomorrow been waiting since May not sure what to expect...

Captinron

•5 years ago

7 Replies

C-Reactive Protein: A Marker of Inflammation

A few good tips... natural ways to reduce C-Reactive protein levels....

Hidden

•5 years ago

62 Replies

Painful legs

I wonder if anyone else experiences painful legs? Only the last few days,,quite hard to drive so couldn’t get to Jazz Appreciation!. Just one leg, got better...

I wonder if anyone else experiences painful legs? Only the last few days,,quite ...

Jane-s

•5 years ago

25 Replies

PEA?

Has anyone heard of something called PEA (see link below)? A lady in a PMR group I am in on FB is talking about it and saying she is going to try it....

Has anyone heard of something called PEA (see link below)? A lady in a PMR group...

SusyTe

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Prednisolone side affects

I have been on 15mg for 8 days now for PMR. Is it usual to have excruciating head ache with this medication? The other thing is I was diagnosed with...

I have been on 15mg for 8 days now for PMR. Is it usual to have excruciating hea...

kippy2

•5 years ago

28 Replies

RELAPSING?

Down to 8 mgs on preds and shoulders aching deep in the muscle for a few days. The right side is considerably more the the left. Wondering if it's a relapse...

Down to 8 mgs on preds and shoulders aching deep in the muscle for a few days. ...

guitarzan

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Could a fracture in a joint actually help cartilage regeneration?

Here is a puzzle. I've had osteoarthritis for many years and it was always under control. I didn't take any medications for it. Now it has become worse and...

Here is a puzzle. I've had osteoarthritis for many years and it was always unde...

HeronNS

•5 years ago

12 Replies

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All posts for November 2019

Jaw pain

PMR, Actemra, and IgM antibodies

Amlodipine 5 mgs or Flu jab reaction

Burning discomfort hamstrings

Visit to Arthritis Doctor

Prednisolone missed doses.

Sacroiliac pain and stiffness

For Scats!

Drug Shortage

Diverticulitis.

Diagnosis (or not) by gaslight???????????

How do I swap from taking prednisone in the morning to the evening ?

Vulnerable..?

Thanks to a wonderful forum!

GCA f/u to ongoing journey.

Painful legs at bedtime.

Gca

Reducing dose of pred

RA

PMR affecting hands & feet

Beginner's questions...

update on my Homeopathic remedy treatment

Need advice about low carb diets.

Rheumatologist

C-Reactive Protein: A Marker of Inflammation

Painful legs

PEA?

Prednisolone side affects

RELAPSING?

Could a fracture in a joint actually help cartilage regeneration?

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