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Weight gain

I hardly recognize my body. My figure is so different, large stomach, hump on my back, large thighs. What happened? I gained 25 lbs. Plus the moon face. I...

I hardly recognize my body. My figure is so different, large stomach, hump on m...

Gary1310

•5 years ago

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Itchy rash continued

Got special wash from GP for inflamed hair follicles on legs and arms I think new cream or stripping willow for weaving in a friend’s field caused initial...

Got special wash from GP for inflamed hair follicles on legs and arms I think ne...

Daffodilia

•5 years ago

14 Replies

PMR & HRT?

Having been recently diagnosed - in September 2019 and currently on 15 mg of prednisone, like others I am wondering why I have PMR. I purchased Kate...

Having been recently diagnosed - in September 2019 and currently on 15 mg of pre...

Whitner

•5 years ago

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PMR & Fibromyalgia & diabetes & osteoarthritis & chest infections!

Hello! I was diagnosed with PMR two weeks ago...& then told one week ago that I have diabetes. I have been suffering with fibromyalgia for about 8 years, with...

Hello! I was diagnosed with PMR two weeks ago...& then told one week ago that I ...

Pixix

•5 years ago

60 Replies

Weakness 3 years post PMR diagnosis. Adrenal problems?

Can anyone please help me. I am a fit 61 years old. 3 years ago I was diagnosed with PMR and started on 20mg prednisoline. I have been trying to slowly...

Can anyone please help me. I am a fit 61 years old. 3 years ago I was diagnosed...

StaffsJM

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Return to adolescence and not in a good way!

I was diagnosed PMR in April 2019...classic signs and overall had a good response to treatment. I haven't been completely problem free, but no big glitches. I...

I was diagnosed PMR in April 2019...classic signs and overall had a good respons...

Daisyfield

•5 years ago

17 Replies

SIGHT TEST WITH OPTOMETRIST

Hello to anyone who can advise ... After being diagnosed with PMR late 2015 and starting on 15mg Pred, four years later I am down to 2.5 mg. Meanwhile ... a...

Hello to anyone who can advise ... After being diagnosed with PMR late 2015 and ...

Polylinc

•5 years ago

32 Replies

Pharmacy error

Just as an aside to a recent post about checking the expiry date on your medication... please also check the dosage/frequency. Five weeks ago I was prescribed...

Just as an aside to a recent post about checking the expiry date on your medicat...

JanetRosslyn

•5 years ago

6 Replies

California wildfires update.

I just want to thank everyone for all the wonderful support and practical suggestions I received from so many people. It’s been pretty hectic and I...

I just want to thank everyone for all the wonderful support and practical su...

Mstiles

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Do the cytokines know that daylight savings time is over in the NE USA?

Inflammatory cytokines when one has PMR, are suppose to be released at 4:30 am, and Ideally, taking the prednisone dose at 2 am for maximum benefit. But now...

Inflammatory cytokines when one has PMR, are suppose to be released at 4:30 am, ...

misspops

•5 years ago

7 Replies

severe leg pain

Have had GCA with some symptoms of PMR for 3 and a half years. Recovering steadily down to 6mgs pred, daily and not a lot of aches and pains Last few weeks...

Have had GCA with some symptoms of PMR for 3 and a half years. Recovering steadi...

astley123

•5 years ago

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long term high dose oral steroids, along with fostiar 200 and montlukat

Hi. I have been on Prednesilone for 12 weeks now, hovering around 40mgs, 30mgs and now on 20mgs. SLeep terrible. 20mgs not effective , but I don't want to...

Hi. I have been on Prednesilone for 12 weeks now, hovering around 40mgs, 30mgs a...

SARAHBOURNEMOUTH

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Is it Polymyalgia?

I am a generally healthy 53 year old guy. About eight weeks ago, I started going to the gym after a long break and doing weights, nothing too extreme. A few...

I am a generally healthy 53 year old guy. About eight weeks ago, I started going...

Anglogreek

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Broken veins

I've always had some broken veins on my cheeks but since PMR & Pred these seem to be migrating to cover my face and even the top of my nose ☹️ . Is it due to...

I've always had some broken veins on my cheeks but since PMR & Pred these seem t...

Portobello

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Constipation and bloated

Hi there. My father has been on Steriods since June and tapered down for 80mg to 10mg. last 6 weeks suffered bad constipation and a bloated, nauseous feeling...

Hi there. My father has been on Steriods since June and tapered down for 80mg to...

m2147

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Wonderful Cure

Morning everyone. I am Gordon and I came on this site whilst trying to find out more about Polymyalgia Rhreumatica. I was diagnosed with this in early...

Morning everyone. I am Gordon and I came on this site whilst trying to find out...

Mogberi

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Trying to decrease prednisone

I was diagnosed with PMR one and a half years ago, after having had symptoms of it for at least 12 years. I think because I would get symptoms and then have...

I was diagnosed with PMR one and a half years ago, after having had symptoms of ...

Susquin

•5 years ago

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Prednisone effect or something else

Gca and being on prednisone since April 2019 (80 mg tapering to 15mg now) so odd. Aches or pains I'd have in the past I'd ignore, live with it or go to Dr. But...

Gca and being on prednisone since April 2019 (80 mg tapering to 15mg now) so odd...

Spanky2019

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Flare up PMR extreme fatigue

I have had PMR for seven yrs with several flareups during that time but in between good control I’ve been on 1.5 mg of prednisone for the last 12 months and I...

I have had PMR for seven yrs with several flareups during that time but in betwe...

Italian321

•5 years ago

51 Replies

Advice on Flare .

Hi there all again Having a flare still . I upped too 10 mg but finally decided to up to 15 mg . Been on 15 for 9 days . Still getting periods of knees on...

Hi there all again Having a flare still . I upped too 10 mg but finally decide...

cochise555

•5 years ago

20 Replies

It’s always some darn thing, like my grandma used to say.

My PMR pain is better than it has been in a long while. I was at 5mg but now at 8mg o walk nearly normally instead of wobbling. I was feeling pretty good....

My PMR pain is better than it has been in a long while. I was at 5mg but now at ...

Lanakay

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Hi I'm new here , have vascular dementia , vasculitis & recently on prednisolone as suspected Gca

Hello everyone , hoping someone can tell me that it's the side effects of prednisolone that's making me feel worse , got vibrating feeling in upper body , hot...

Hello everyone , hoping someone can tell me that it's the side effects of predni...

Stradbroke13

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Mum’s vision going

My mum lost her vision in her left eye last Saturday and was diagnosed late for GCA by the optician after her GP and A&E department both missed it despite...

My mum lost her vision in her left eye last Saturday and was diagnosed late for ...

Jeromekjerome

•5 years ago

53 Replies

Pred dosage

Just been diagnosed with PMR. Started on 20mg Pred daily for last 10 days which helping but GP wants me to drop to 15mg at end of 2 weeks. Is it normal to...

Just been diagnosed with PMR. Started on 20mg Pred daily for last 10 days which ...

SpuddyVM

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Feeling grumpy

Not to sound weird or strange in that this sounds like a criticism for doctors but I really would like the doctors to look into this website. This website has...

Not to sound weird or strange in that this sounds like a criticism for doctors b...

susieq051

•5 years ago

41 Replies

What supplements do folk use for PMR ?

I was wondering what supplements people use with PMR to help both the condition and to counteract the pred side effects? I’m coming up to the first anniversary...

I was wondering what supplements people use with PMR to help both the condition ...

Mikeysaab

•5 years ago

16 Replies

coffee and methotrexate

does anyone here who is taking methotrexate have a reaction to coffee. whenever i have a cup of coffee i vomit within several minutes...just coffee...nothing...

does anyone here who is taking methotrexate have a reaction to coffee. whenever ...

soozl

•5 years ago

15 Replies

cataract surgery

I posted a while ago, as am schedued for cataract surgery nov 21, I have to admit am apprenshive about it, so any positive feedback is welcomed, thing is, on...

I posted a while ago, as am schedued for cataract surgery nov 21, I have to admi...

arvine

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Good appointment today

About 2 months ago I had blood tests for my PMR review and was told my ESR had gone up to 27 from 9 and that I had signs of anaemia. I had blood tests on...

About 2 months ago I had blood tests for my PMR review and was told my ESR had g...

Koalajane

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Productive rheumy appt

Went for my 6 monthly rheumy appointment today and saw the same consultant that I’ve seen before which made a change. I was nervous because I’m still on 10mg,...

Went for my 6 monthly rheumy appointment today and saw the same consultant that ...

Suet3942

•5 years ago

19 Replies

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All posts for November 2019

Weight gain

Itchy rash continued

PMR & HRT?

PMR & Fibromyalgia & diabetes & osteoarthritis & chest infections!

Weakness 3 years post PMR diagnosis. Adrenal problems?

Return to adolescence and not in a good way!

SIGHT TEST WITH OPTOMETRIST

Pharmacy error

California wildfires update.

Do the cytokines know that daylight savings time is over in the NE USA?

severe leg pain

long term high dose oral steroids, along with fostiar 200 and montlukat

Is it Polymyalgia?

Broken veins

Constipation and bloated

Wonderful Cure

Trying to decrease prednisone

Prednisone effect or something else

Flare up PMR extreme fatigue

Advice on Flare .

It’s always some darn thing, like my grandma used to say.

Hi I'm new here , have vascular dementia , vasculitis & recently on prednisolone as suspected Gca

Mum’s vision going

Pred dosage

Feeling grumpy

What supplements do folk use for PMR ?

coffee and methotrexate

cataract surgery

Good appointment today

Productive rheumy appt

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