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Remission (Requested Testimonies)

A few days ago a person was wishing to hear about people who are now in the 0 Predisone Club. At this point I feel that I can tell you about my personal...

A few days ago a person was wishing to hear about people who are now in the 0 Pr...

lemarie1

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Crushing headache, stress high

Hello dear people My brother died quite traumatically on Monday and I am a wreck. I had a horrid case of vertigo about 10 days ago, accompanied by nausea. I...

Hello dear people My brother died quite traumatically on Monday and I am a wreck...

PinkertonCat

•4 years ago

27 Replies

Interesting article about evolution of humans and autoimmune diseases

I found this article in the Medical News Today newsletter (worth subscribing to). It concerns a recent review of the intertwined evolution of human beings and...

I found this article in the Medical News Today newsletter (worth subscribing to)...

Marijo1951

•4 years ago

7 Replies

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Anniversary

Well it is about 1 yr since I began my PMR journey. I feel well most days. I have tapered to 2 mg prednisone.....AND........I have learned to pace myself. I...

Well it is about 1 yr since I began my PMR journey. I feel well most days. I ha...

Gary1310

•4 years ago

23 Replies

PMR beginner

Hi, I've just joined the post and am on my 3rd day of 15mg Pred for PMR. I suffered my first flare up about 2 weeks ago, went to my GP a week ago, results of...

Hi, I've just joined the post and am on my 3rd day of 15mg Pred for PMR. I suffe...

Twinwood

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Aunty Bees PMR, GCA and Chronic Pain Sufferers Advent Calendar . Dec 4th. How to send greetings Worldwide without picking up a pen!

🌟Attention 🌟 if you don't have time to read the post , please go and look at Jinascs reply below , she's sent us all a Christmas e-card and she plays a...

🌟Attention 🌟 if you don't have time to read the post , please go and look at J...

Blearyeyed

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Implant/inflammation concerns

I have recently had a conversation with my trusted perio/dentist and he absolutely re-assured me that my implant has no basis to cause or contribute to my...

I have recently had a conversation with my trusted perio/dentist and he absolute...

georgedog

•4 years ago

3 Replies

PMR, Prednisolone and Poland

I have just returned from a long weekend in Krakow, Poland! What a great city! I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes a “city break,” and/or would...

I have just returned from a long weekend in Krakow, Poland! What a great city! ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Headache and GCA

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4173245/ The article is entitled Giant cell arteritis or tension-type headache?: A differential diagnostic...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4173245/ The article is entitled Gi...

LilyBark

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Dexa Scan

Had my first bone density scan this week one year after PMR diagnosis so we have some benchmark data. I think prompted by fracturing my big toe recently. For...

Had my first bone density scan this week one year after PMR diagnosis so we have...

Mikeysaab

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Blood,Sweat, and Tears.

GCA diagnosed Feb. 2018 Hello All! I'm stopping in to report where I'm at and get a needed bounty of encouragement. The newest rheumatologist I found through...

GCA diagnosed Feb. 2018 Hello All! I'm stopping in to report where I'm at and ...

Blurry62

•4 years ago

43 Replies

One Year into PMR/GCA - First Post

Hello All, I am a 60 year old male diagnosed with PMR/GCA in March 2019. Prior to diagnosis, from November 2018 - January 2019, I was prescribed a couple of...

Hello All, I am a 60 year old male diagnosed with PMR/GCA in March 2019. Prior ...

Altpmr

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Stress related relapse - don't know what to do

Hi everyone Been reducing without issue down to 6mg. Been under a lot of stress with recent house move and then new management at work have resulted in huge...

Hi everyone Been reducing without issue down to 6mg. Been under a lot of stress ...

EscapedtoWales

•4 years ago

22 Replies

GPs...strange people

I try to avoid my GPs advice it is always so conflicting so, needless to say, this forum says it all !! Nearly had a set-to with the surgerys pharmacist when...

I try to avoid my GPs advice it is always so conflicting so, needless to say, th...

tgca

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Aunty Bees PMR , GCA and Chronic Pain Advent Calendar , Dec 3, the updated guide on Fatigue Friendly , Guilt Free Gift and Food Shopping

So, the consensus of opinion in forum members replies , including PMRCanada , Louise Penycraig , Maria40 and Marilyn 1959 to the Festive Pacing post I wrote...

So, the consensus of opinion in forum members replies , including PMRCanada , Lo...

Blearyeyed

•4 years ago

63 Replies

Change innblood tests?

Does anybody know about this comment on my blood test results? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Erythrocyte sedimentation rate NA....

Does anybody know about this comment on my blood test results? +++++++++++++++++...

Brian2000

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Arm pain?

I’m a 2 month PMR recipient (oh boy!) and over the weekend I lifted my 20 lb grandson out of his crib a few times and yesterday carried a box of tree lights up...

I’m a 2 month PMR recipient (oh boy!) and over the weekend I lifted my 20 lb gra...

Whitner

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Type 2 diabetes

Tapered off pred 18 months ago after nearly 3 years . Was diagnosed yesterday with steroid induced type 2 diabetes. Needless to say Im in shock ! Anyone else...

Tapered off pred 18 months ago after nearly 3 years . Was diagnosed yesterday wi...

bumpermac

•4 years ago

26 Replies

PEA update

So I bought myself a months worth of PEA, £30ish, and have just finished them. I didn’t notice any difference accept my wallet is a bit lighter!

So I bought myself a months worth of PEA, £30ish, and have just finished them. I...

Griggser

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Hunter134

I seem to have a flu.Started at 15 mg.in May.Tapered to 8 last week but being sick i can feel inflammation arising.Should i up my prednisone?

I seem to have a flu.Started at 15 mg.in May.Tapered to 8 last week but being si...

Spence134

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Is it PMR or something else?

I've had PMR for about three years. Last year I was finally able to reduce down to 5 mg of prednisone. I've been on 5 mg for about 4 months, and I've been...

I've had PMR for about three years. Last year I was finally able to reduce down ...

judyb100

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Auntie Bees PMR, GCA,and Chronic Pain Sufferers Advent Calendar. Dec 2. In the spirit of Pacing , a little Festive Fun. Where's the Snowman?

In the spirit of Festive Pacing , as many of you are still enjoying and absorbing the stocking full of Christmas Tips from Day 1 , here's a candy cane scented...

In the spirit of Festive Pacing , as many of you are still enjoying and absorbin...

Blearyeyed

•4 years ago

50 Replies

Not GCA

Thank you to everyone that replied to my post today, I have seen the doctor and it is a stress headache not GCA, so good news, she has lowered my pred to...

Thank you to everyone that replied to my post today, I have seen the doctor and ...

cherrysteps

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Who does HIIT with PMR?

Hi everyone, can I ask if anyone does high intensity interval training with PMR and does it help manage the pain? I used to do this regularly before PMR but...

Hi everyone, can I ask if anyone does high intensity interval training with PMR ...

Bern435413

•4 years ago

68 Replies

Are my side effects common or is this something else ?

I have been on Pred 20mg for almost 2 weeks now for a PMR flare up. I see the GP in a week to discuss tapering. My symptoms were 80% reduced within just 4...

I have been on Pred 20mg for almost 2 weeks now for a PMR flare up. I see the GP...

Travs

•4 years ago

17 Replies

DREAMS

How I love going to sleep. In my dreams I am an active, fun-loving, healthy person. I still walk along beeches, walk in the mountains, etc etc. I go on...

How I love going to sleep. In my dreams I am an active, fun-loving, healthy per...

Constance13

•4 years ago

15 Replies

There’s hope! PMR

Hi! I was diagnosed with PMR two years ago,It was extremely painful and came on so fast!started with a stiff neck,within one week I couldn’t even turn around...

Hi! I was diagnosed with PMR two years ago,It was extremely painful and came o...

Buttercups11

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Prednislone

I want to come off prednislone 15mg daily, as for the past month I have had a headache, that has now become severe, also have red moonface. I was diagnosed...

I want to come off prednislone 15mg daily, as for the past month I have had a he...

cherrysteps

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Bring on December !

aladymo

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Severe intercostal muscle ( I think )pain

Does anyone else get this? I don’t know if connected to PMR or not. In desperation, I went to A and E early Sept. Started off early hours in the morning with...

Does anyone else get this? I don’t know if connected to PMR or not. In desperati...

Breconblue

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Posts - PMRGCAuk | HealthUnlocked

PMRGCAuk

All posts for December 2019

Remission (Requested Testimonies)

Crushing headache, stress high

Interesting article about evolution of humans and autoimmune diseases

Anniversary

PMR beginner

Aunty Bees PMR, GCA and Chronic Pain Sufferers Advent Calendar . Dec 4th. How to send greetings Worldwide without picking up a pen!

Implant/inflammation concerns

PMR, Prednisolone and Poland

Headache and GCA

Dexa Scan

Blood,Sweat, and Tears.

One Year into PMR/GCA - First Post

Stress related relapse - don't know what to do

GPs...strange people

Aunty Bees PMR , GCA and Chronic Pain Advent Calendar , Dec 3, the updated guide on Fatigue Friendly , Guilt Free Gift and Food Shopping

Change innblood tests?

Arm pain?

Type 2 diabetes

PEA update

Hunter134

Is it PMR or something else?

Auntie Bees PMR, GCA,and Chronic Pain Sufferers Advent Calendar. Dec 2. In the spirit of Pacing , a little Festive Fun. Where's the Snowman?

Not GCA

Who does HIIT with PMR?

Are my side effects common or is this something else ?

DREAMS

There’s hope! PMR

Prednislone

Bring on December !

Severe intercostal muscle ( I think )pain

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