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Another good source of Covid information

https://www.eular.org/eular_guidance_for_patients_covid19_outbreak.cfm recommended by a rheumy

https://www.eular.org/eular_guidance_for_patients_covid19_outbreak.cfm recommend...

PMRpro

Ambassador•4 years ago

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"Anti-inflammatories may aggravate Covid-19, France advises." ~ The Guardian

If this was previously posted/discussed, my apologies. I did search but saw nothing obviously related... Has anyone spoken to their Rheumy/GP about this?...

If this was previously posted/discussed, my apologies. I did search but saw not...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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On the brighter side

This morning it was announced that the first patient in our region has recovered from Covid19 and is at home in self-isolation for a week. The water in the...

This morning it was announced that the first patient in our region has recovered...

PMRpro

Ambassador•4 years ago

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PMR Update and tapering

A big thanks to everybody Brief background was diagnosed in December 2018 with PMR moving forward to now I am now taking 3 mg of prednisone I have been...

A big thanks to everybody Brief background was diagnosed in December 2018 with ...

jensen0518

•4 years ago

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too true!

I love this!

yogabonnie

•4 years ago

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Question Re Dead Slow Tapering Procedure

I just completed a 10 day dead slow tapering from 4.5 mg to 4 mg. How long should I stay at 4 mg before continuing on down from 4 to 3.5?

I just completed a 10 day dead slow tapering from 4.5 mg to 4 mg. How long shoul...

skipspmr

•4 years ago

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A comprehensive picture of who is in the at risk groups

https://www.doodlethru.com/tag/Coronavirus?view=large#363 In the absence of other help, it is YOUR personal responsibility to assume the rest of the world has...

https://www.doodlethru.com/tag/Coronavirus?view=large#363 In the absence of othe...

PMRpro

Ambassador•4 years ago

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Important message: Coronavirus and posts on HealthUnlocked

Dear members, we understand that there is a lot of concern at the moment regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and that there have been a lot of posts and...

Dear members, we understand that there is a lot of concern at the moment regardi...

Fran_Benson

Partner•4 years ago

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Intravenous steroids

I have had PMR for nearly two years and am now down to 3mg Pred and doing ok and apart from hair loss have no other side effects. When it started I was on...

I have had PMR for nearly two years and am now down to 3mg Pred and doing ok and...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Official and specific advice relevant to Covid19 from the Society of Rheumatologsts and NRAS

https://www.rheumatology.org.uk/News-Policy/Details/Covid19-Coronavirus-update-members This link is being updated regularly so is worth bookmarking and...

https://www.rheumatology.org.uk/News-Policy/Details/Covid19-Coronavirus-update-m...

PMRpro

Ambassador•4 years ago

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Am I Over Reacting?

Hi everyone. My Daughter will be 40 in early April and is having a gathering for 20 family and friends in a very busy Restaurant in the City Centre. I am...

Hi everyone. My Daughter will be 40 in early April and is having a gathering for...

Attic

•4 years ago

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Vunerability

Hi everyone, I have a question does anyone know/think that with our immune systems in such disarray, we in a higher risk of not surviving if we do get Corona...

Hi everyone, I have a question does anyone know/think that with our immune syste...

Dukeyears

•4 years ago

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Self isolation for carers

I have perused all the official sites and keep well up to date with TV info on Covid 19 but haven't come across any mention of how you are supposed to self...

I have perused all the official sites and keep well up to date with TV info on C...

Seraphina56

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Posts without mentioning "the virus"

What has happened to our wonderful PMR/GCA forum? We have become paranoid about something which has nothing to do with our forum. There should be a special...

What has happened to our wonderful PMR/GCA forum? We have become paranoid about...

Constance13

•4 years ago

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Additional hand washing advice

Given by R anaesthetist friend Use nail brush during washing and clean nails esp nail base. Comment by gp d in law Take as much advice from R she in the...

Given by R anaesthetist friend Use nail brush during washing and clean nails es...

Linlang

•4 years ago

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Hunkering down? Here's something to do...

Google #museumfromhome If you click on the links in the Twitter messages on that page, you can choose tours of the world's greatest artwork... Enjoy!

Google #museumfromhome If you click on the links in the Twitter messages on that...

GOOD_GRIEF

•4 years ago

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COVID-19 advice

I don't know if this is country specific or not, however I would like to draw your attention to a box on the page, below the post before the replies which at...

I don't know if this is country specific or not, however I would like to draw yo...

HeronNS

•4 years ago

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Diabetes Medicine Metformin for Moon Face

Got this from the Daily Mail today. See what you think. HEALTH 15p diabetes drug ends the dreaded ‘moon face’ side effect of steroids By Vivienne Parry A...

Got this from the Daily Mail today. See what you think. HEALTH 15p diabetes dru...

Estellemac

•4 years ago

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Flare?

I'm sorry, it's me again, i do promise I'm not a hypochondriac!! I am having, what i strongly believe is my first flare. The last 2 days i have had pain in my...

I'm sorry, it's me again, i do promise I'm not a hypochondriac!! I am having, wh...

Booboos171

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Am I at risk😢

Hi all, Should I be self isolating? I’m unable to get below 12.5mg preds, I tried tapering a few days ago but couldn’t deal with the returning pains so went...

Hi all, Should I be self isolating? I’m unable to get below 12.5mg preds, I tri...

Leepeelee

•4 years ago

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PREDNISOLONE AND COVID19

Anyone got an angle on those taking prednisolone and self isolation/ Preventitive measures. I'm on 9mg and a little scared

Anyone got an angle on those taking prednisolone and self isolation/ Preventitiv...

Ladymax123

•4 years ago

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PREDNISOLONE AND COVID 19

Any advice on pred takers and covid 19/ self isolation. No special instructions available. I'm on 9mg

Any advice on pred takers and covid 19/ self isolation. No special instructions ...

Ladymax123

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Gca v coronavirus

Hi everyone, I know everyone is concerned with covid 19, but I work in a local corner shop 5 hours a day and am really concerned with the low immune system. I...

Hi everyone, I know everyone is concerned with covid 19, but I work in a local c...

Willow33

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Corona Virus

Are we considered to be more at risk for contracting it and having it more severely ?

Are we considered to be more at risk for contracting it and having it more seve...

Bonnig

•4 years ago

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Over reactoin

Do you think my son is over reacting, he has dropped my 2 year old grandson off for the night , i have a cold...No cough,No sore throat, slight headache as...

Do you think my son is over reacting, he has dropped my 2 year old grandson of...

Scotty7

•4 years ago

43 Replies

How Covid19 works - on the basis of what is known about other corona viruses

First of all - a warning: this link is quite detailed and if you are squeamish or anxious please think about whether you want to read it or not. For those who...

First of all - a warning: this link is quite detailed and if you are squeamish o...

PMRpro

Ambassador•4 years ago

52 Replies

New PMR Treatment?

Hi, I’m back to HealthUnlocked. Been absent for many months now. Unfortunately still have PMR. Currently on 10mg Steroids which work very well - hardly any...

Hi, I’m back to HealthUnlocked. Been absent for many months now. Unfortunately ...

GucciPaddy

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Hydroxychloroquine for Covid19

I read that Chloroquine is being trialled as an anti-viral for Covid19, is this the same as Hydroxychloroquine? I have been on this for over a year alongside...

I read that Chloroquine is being trialled as an anti-viral for Covid19, is this ...

podo

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Swollen ankles whilst on Prednisolone

Hi everyone, I have developed very swollen ankles presume Prednisolone is causing it. Usually settles down overnight. How can I deal with it please?

Hi everyone, I have developed very swollen ankles presume Prednisolone is causin...

Hidden

•4 years ago

9 Replies

We were made for times like this

This was sent to me, I pass it on: http://m.dailygood.org/story/1538/do-not-lose-heart-we-were-made-for-these-times-clarissa-pinkola-estes/ 🌟✨

This was sent to me, I pass it on: http://m.dailygood.org/story/1538/do-not-lose...

SheffieldJane

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - PMRGCAuk | HealthUnlocked

PMRGCAuk

All posts for March 2020

Another good source of Covid information

"Anti-inflammatories may aggravate Covid-19, France advises." ~ The Guardian

On the brighter side

PMR Update and tapering

too true!

Question Re Dead Slow Tapering Procedure

A comprehensive picture of who is in the at risk groups

Important message: Coronavirus and posts on HealthUnlocked

Intravenous steroids

Official and specific advice relevant to Covid19 from the Society of Rheumatologsts and NRAS

Am I Over Reacting?

Vunerability

Self isolation for carers

Posts without mentioning "the virus"

Additional hand washing advice

Hunkering down? Here's something to do...

COVID-19 advice

Diabetes Medicine Metformin for Moon Face

Flare?

Am I at risk😢

PREDNISOLONE AND COVID19

PREDNISOLONE AND COVID 19

Gca v coronavirus

Corona Virus

Over reactoin

How Covid19 works - on the basis of what is known about other corona viruses

New PMR Treatment?

Hydroxychloroquine for Covid19

Swollen ankles whilst on Prednisolone

We were made for times like this

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