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PMRGCAuk

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Feeling Rubbish!

Hello! I was diagnosed with PMR early March and started on 15mg Prednisolone whi...

Welsh Government releases new guidance for those shielding in Wales

http://gov.wales/changes-coronavirus-regulations-1-june-frequently-asked-questio...
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Fear of pain returning

Firstly I would like to say how grateful I am to have found this forum . My GP h...
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Blanket policy for shielders !! Can’t be right.

I really can’t believe that at the same time as easing lockdown the government h...
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"Cloudy with a chance of pain"

Just read this and sooooo agree. I find humidity really affects my PMR pain AND...
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Little glassy bumps on your legs?

I've been on pred for both PMR & GCA since October, 2019 and like everyone else ...

Upped my prednisone no results!

Just moved and iam sure i've relapsed. Upped my prednisone from 7 to 10 but stil...
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Turmeric

I am on 6 mg of Prednisolone is it ok to take High strength Turmeric with black ...
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Swollen feet and ankles

Wondered if any one else has suffered with swollen ankles, swelling and pain on ...
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GCA symptom or not

Hi all, I’m here for my dad to ask if anyone has suffered with dizzy spells. Sin...
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Not feeling quite ‘right ‘ since starting steroids

Had PMR 10 years ago now back so started on 15 mgs prednisolone. This time I fee...
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Update on digestive/distress with high dose Pred.

Thank you for the advice I received. I have moved painlessly to Entric Coated Pr...

Melatonin & PMR

I am having trouble sleeping for the first time since going on prednisone 8 mont...
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Ragnar method

Has anyone heard or tried the Ragnar method. ? Georgedog
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Symptoms

I have been very short of breath for a couple of weeks and was taken to hospital...
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Quick Question

I fell while I was having my morning walk, fell on some gravel and have managed ...
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Definitely not PMR but A Covid-19 Tribute

I'm sure some of you will remember a viral video of the Tricolori flying with Ne...
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Any recommendations for a rheumatologist please . Surrey,London Home Counties.

I’m having a telephone consultation with my GP today and am considering asking h...

Splitting dosage advice~~please~!

I've been taking 8 mg per day and my rheumy wanted me to drop to 6. Well, last ...
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Turmeric

Has anyone tried this and gas it helped?would be great to get some views
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Pulled muscles or PMR

What is the difference between PMR pain and pulled muscles? Tuesday evening gen...
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Earache ,again!

Earache again! My GP and I decided I should increase the Prednisolone from 11 to...
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PMR and Steroid Perscription

Has anyone else experienced this issue? Can only a Rheumatologist prescribe dose...
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tapering dilemma

PMR since Nov 2017 - GCA Feb 2018. Managed to reduce to 4mg Pred beginning May ...
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Is varicella zoster (herpes zoster, shingles?) perhaps a partial cause of some PMR, GCA? Does it fit for you?

https://www.oatext.com/pdf/CMR-2-115.pdf This fits for me. I'm not sure if it's ...
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Advice for Flare

Hi lovely people. I’ve been steady at 4.5 mg for some time , but have felt the ...

Thank you

Thank you so much for your help and advice. I am so grateful you are making the ...
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Giant Cell Arteritis and Prednisone

Hi, I'm new here - my name is Roger Hall, I am 75 and live in Kingston, Ontario,...
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Been on steroids for 2+years

Down to 4mg day but still have pain in neck shoulders and upper arms. Last visit...

Possible GCA ?

I would be interested to know what others think about my current situation. I w...
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