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Have suffered since 2018 been on Prendislone up to 60 now down to 10 but still have problems with shoulders and head.Gpnow wn

Have suffered since 2018 been on Prendislone up to 60 now down to 10 but still h...

snowdrpo

•4 years ago

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Yeast intolerance.

I have a question re yeast intolerance with PMR. I diagnosed last November and at mo on 15mg per day and struggling to taper. My stomach seems to be quieter on...

I have a question re yeast intolerance with PMR. I diagnosed last November and a...

Tranny

•4 years ago

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Grocery Worries if Immunosuppressed

I was glad to see that my local village shop is ensuring that we have groceries for us immuno suppressed beings!!!

I was glad to see that my local village shop is ensuring that we have groceries ...

piglette

•4 years ago

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Sulfasalazine

Dependant on results of this morning I will be starting Sulfasalazine in addition to my Pred, which I am presently tapering down to 10mg, despite recent...

Dependant on results of this morning I will be starting Sulfasalazine in additio...

Theziggy

•4 years ago

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Pred Tremor?

Anyone get a slight tremor in jaw and arms on pred?

ian1951

•4 years ago

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Please check your support group meeting is going ahead

Dear members, if you belong to one of our national/local support groups, please can we advise you to check whether your meeting is going ahead before setting...

Dear members, if you belong to one of our national/local support groups, please ...

Fran_Benson

Partner•4 years ago

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Finally, I’ve been diagnosed!

I had my follow up appointment yesterday with the Rheumatologist he had previously requested tests for ANA, Rheumatoid factor, CCP antibodies, Serum...

I had my follow up appointment yesterday with the Rheumatologist he had previous...

Leepeelee

•4 years ago

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Amplodine

Has anyone ever had pains in legs and arms since taking amplodine. I am probably clutching at straws and not admitting to a poly flare....but it did seem...

Has anyone ever had pains in legs and arms since taking amplodine. I am prob...

Xanthe12345

•4 years ago

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Just been diagnosed with GCA

I have had PMR for almost 2 years and doing well I;d got down to 3mg daily. last week was diagnosed with GCA so am feeling upset and anxious having to start on...

I have had PMR for almost 2 years and doing well I;d got down to 3mg daily. last...

Creamtea

•4 years ago

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Struggling to walk

Struggling to walk at the moment, not sure if it's the PMR or not. I was increased to 20mgs of Prednisolone 24th January by GP due to pain and struggling to...

Struggling to walk at the moment, not sure if it's the PMR or not. I was increas...

Rebel21

•4 years ago

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Happy INTERNATIONAL WOMANS DAY..

May I take this opportunity to wish our wonderful administrators and moderators a big thank you for all their help and advices. A very happy women’s day to...

May I take this opportunity to wish our wonderful administrators and moderators ...

YuliK

•4 years ago

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No Wedding Gifts, Donations Only 😊

I'm getting married on 8th of August this year. It will be a fairly large affair, with many guests. We are both 54 and have too much in our house already....

I'm getting married on 8th of August this year. It will be a fairly large affair...

Madcatlady7

•4 years ago

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What is a PMR flare?

As I go down on my prednisone, can you tell me what a PMR flare is like? Thanks

singingloud

•4 years ago

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Guidelines for Potentially Inappropriate Meds for Seniors

From the American Geriatrics Society ( https://qioprogram.org/sites/default/files/2019BeersCriteria_JAGS.pdf ). U.S. doctors are supposed to check this list...

From the American Geriatrics Society ( https://qioprogram.org/sites/default/fil...

judyb100

•4 years ago

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Ear ache again

Hello, it’s me asking for advice again!I Had such pain in my back and hips about a month ago that the registrar at Rheumatology sent me for Xrays of hips...

Hello, it’s me asking for advice again!I Had such pain in my back and hips abou...

Jane-s

•4 years ago

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Alcohol and atrial fibrillation

Thought this might be of interest as both subjects come up from time to time, although seldom if ever together: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/924323?

Thought this might be of interest as both subjects come up from time to time, al...

HeronNS

•4 years ago

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Methotrexate or not?

I have been on prednisone for 7 months for gca. I was down to 8 mg and my labs showed my crp to be 2.60 and my sed rate at 27. My rheumy wants to put me on...

I have been on prednisone for 7 months for gca. I was down to 8 mg and my labs s...

Dubler

•4 years ago

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Compromised immune system & Coronavirus Part 2

A week ago I posted a message titled "Compromised imune system & Coronavirus" (note I misspelt 'immune'!) and asking the following question:- "I have been...

A week ago I posted a message titled "Compromised imune system & Coronavirus" (...

apttony

•4 years ago

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Missed Dose of Pred .. 24 hours didn’t matter?!?

Missed a dose (of everything and 12.5mg Pred tapered from Monday) .. didn’t realise until I went for my meds this morning. Did feel a bit achy yesterday but...

Missed a dose (of everything and 12.5mg Pred tapered from Monday) .. didn’t real...

Loopy65

•4 years ago

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Groin pain

Well.. Upon last writing I was a bit premature to think that PMR was gone. I communicated to this group a very positive note that after almost 2 years I...

Well.. Upon last writing I was a bit premature to think that PMR was gone. I com...

Leilagirl

•4 years ago

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Immune system

I'm confused as to whether what causes a compromised immune system in people with pmr. Is it (1) having pmr per se, (2) being on pred, or (3) a combination of...

I'm confused as to whether what causes a compromised immune system in people wit...

Jontie

•4 years ago

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High blood pressure

Just been to doctors who says I have high blood pressure and suggests I take home their b.p. machine to enable her to see a weeks reading. Never had blood...

Just been to doctors who says I have high blood pressure and suggests I take hom...

Dorsetgirl17

•4 years ago

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Does pred cause constipation?

What a horrible subject! I looked it up on line and it said it can. But never seen this discussed or mentioned by the Drs.

What a horrible subject! I looked it up on line and it said it can. But never se...

diana1998

•4 years ago

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Sympathetic nerves system unleashed

I wonder if others have had similar experiences or if this sounds familiar... Or not..... Yesterday I needed to se a GP to obtain my various medications and...

I wonder if others have had similar experiences or if this sounds familiar... Or...

Kaaswinkel

•4 years ago

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A tour of NHS departments

What a week. Breast scan due Tuesday, wrong date on letter from date given over phone. Sorted that then they told me I needed longer appt for my problem. What...

What a week. Breast scan due Tuesday, wrong date on letter from date given over ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Struggling on Methotrexate

Having had GCA for 8 months down to 17.5 prednisolene but I had a flare up and went up to 40 mg but I was still struggling. Finally saw a rheumatologist who...

Having had GCA for 8 months down to 17.5 prednisolene but I had a flare up and w...

Kailacobweb

•4 years ago

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Super Doc

Well had my check in call with ser doc this afternoon and he’s asked me to reduce my Pred from 30mg to 25 as I have no jaw pain and no headache, he’s told me...

Well had my check in call with ser doc this afternoon and he’s asked me to reduc...

Rosbud

•4 years ago

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Truro Meet Up Group

Our group is meeting on Monday 9th March at Truro Golf Club 2pm. Please make sure you register your car registration number at the bar on arrival. Look...

Our group is meeting on Monday 9th March at Truro Golf Club 2pm. Please make su...

Pollyanna16

•4 years ago

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Is Platelet replacement therapy for chronic bi lateral tendinopathy a good or bad idea?

Does anyone have any experience of Platelet Replacement Therapy? I have had chronic tendinopathy since Dec 18. I have had acupuncture, ultrasound and done...

Does anyone have any experience of Platelet Replacement Therapy? I have had ch...

Fieldofdreams

•4 years ago

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Prednisolone

Prednisolone not peed 😂

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Posts - PMRGCAuk | HealthUnlocked

PMRGCAuk

All posts for March 2020

PMRGCAuk 2018

Yeast intolerance.

Grocery Worries if Immunosuppressed

Sulfasalazine

Pred Tremor?

Please check your support group meeting is going ahead

Finally, I’ve been diagnosed!

Amplodine

Just been diagnosed with GCA

Struggling to walk

Happy INTERNATIONAL WOMANS DAY..

No Wedding Gifts, Donations Only 😊

What is a PMR flare?

Guidelines for Potentially Inappropriate Meds for Seniors

Ear ache again

Alcohol and atrial fibrillation

Methotrexate or not?

Compromised immune system & Coronavirus Part 2

Missed Dose of Pred .. 24 hours didn’t matter?!?

Groin pain

Immune system

High blood pressure

Does pred cause constipation?

Sympathetic nerves system unleashed

A tour of NHS departments

Struggling on Methotrexate

Super Doc

Truro Meet Up Group

Is Platelet replacement therapy for chronic bi lateral tendinopathy a good or bad idea?

Prednisolone

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