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Demystifying Diabetes Post 2.

I am trying this out on you all. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:9d9ce506-6b95-48a1-b64a-9f68f4f9c95e Click on the link and...

I am trying this out on you all. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?u...

jinasc

•4 years ago

39 Replies

Flu jabs

I'm trying to find out about the interactions between those who are immuno-suppressed and recipients of of live flu jabs. Is there a time limit on contact?...

I'm trying to find out about the interactions between those who are immuno-suppr...

maria40

•4 years ago

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Is this hereditary?

I have GCA with Takayasu Arteritis and my children have been asking whether it may be hereditary. Does anyone know whether any research has been undertaken to...

I have GCA with Takayasu Arteritis and my children have been asking whether it m...

MrsChips

•4 years ago

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Acterma question

It’s been 2.5 years now since PMR diagnosis. Blood tests also showed positive for RA . Have tapered down on prednisone to 2 mg successfully .. and have been on...

It’s been 2.5 years now since PMR diagnosis. Blood tests also showed positive fo...

Leilagirl

•4 years ago

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Oh dear!

Now what - SPOTS!!! Do you think my David Cassidy crush will come back too? Happy Sunday everyone 😂🤪

Now what - SPOTS!!! Do you think my David Cassidy crush will come back too? Happ...

artisam

•4 years ago

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Low carb diet has increased uric acid level!

Hi All, I have been on this merry-go-round journey since March. I am currently on 9mg prednisolone and have told to remain on that dose until I see the...

Hi All, I have been on this merry-go-round journey since March. I am currently o...

Surami2020

•4 years ago

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PRED tapering

I lost my first attempt at a reply trying again I have been pain free on 15ng discussed with the GP and he advised tapering but only 1 mg at a time I plan to...

I lost my first attempt at a reply trying again I have been pain free on 15ng d...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Hold or Drop dose?

After today I will have completed week 5 @ 6 mg/d per DL’s Simple Taper with no adverse effects. Is it recommended I continue for an additional week at 6 mg,...

After today I will have completed week 5 @ 6 mg/d per DL’s Simple Taper with no ...

Boss302Fan

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Pred & Methotrexate, yes or know and the need when dealing with other auto immune conditions as well as PMR

Hi All , my Rheumy has tried for years to get me on methotrexate and I have refused time and time again, although I can’t get below 3 mg without upsetting the...

Hi All , my Rheumy has tried for years to get me on methotrexate and I have refu...

Gaz227

•4 years ago

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? Beginning to have a flare. What to do?

Good morning. I have learned much from this site and thank all of you for the good information provided here. I have had PMR for a little over two years now....

Good morning. I have learned much from this site and thank all of you for the go...

JR57

•4 years ago

9 Replies

statins and prednisone dilemma

I’m 62yrs ,130 pounds, female .I’m following a keto diet and walk or swim most days. I was diagnosed with PMR November 2019 and have tapered to 15mg of...

I’m 62yrs ,130 pounds, female .I’m following a keto diet and walk or swim most d...

Denis61

•4 years ago

30 Replies

Low blood pressure

Over the past few weeks I have noticed I have felt a little dizzy/light headed at times. Happens most days but not for long periods of time. I have a blood...

Over the past few weeks I have noticed I have felt a little dizzy/light headed a...

Lochy

•4 years ago

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Inflammation and depression; Near normal blood results for CPR, with ESR stubborn at 43 and blood sugar at 43

What do any of you know about the connection between inflammation and depression? my inflammation CPR has been normal for months now. But depression worsening...

What do any of you know about the connection between inflammation and depression...

Bennijax

•4 years ago

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Demystifying Diabetes in Relation to PMR & GCA.

Demystifying Diabetes’ in relation to Polymyalgia Rheumatica & Giant Cell Arteritis (25.1.16) by Karen Craggs Lead Specialist Dietician-Diabetes. In 2016 this...

Demystifying Diabetes’ in relation to Polymyalgia Rheumatica & Giant Cell Arteri...

jinasc

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Stiff index finger

Good morning All, Still learning so sorry about some basic questions. Has anybody had their index finger go completely straight and stiff with a cramp like...

Good morning All, Still learning so sorry about some basic questions. Has anybod...

Gunflash

•4 years ago

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Weight gain and tapering

I am currently slow tapering at 6mg Pred after starting at 15 in July 2019. I also take 5 mg carbimazole for an over active thyroid & am still gaining weight...

I am currently slow tapering at 6mg Pred after starting at 15 in July 2019. I al...

Ndnd

•4 years ago

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Different brands of Pred

At the risk of askimg too many questions in my quest to make progress.. I get a very random mix of pred from the pharmacy every time I order. Different...

At the risk of askimg too many questions in my quest to make progress.. I get a...

Coffeebeans

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Just checking in...

You have all been so kind...and I've been kind of absent. After the roller coaster ride and the concern when the dust settled, I was exhausted. I laid back...

You have all been so kind...and I've been kind of absent. After the roller coas...

Grammy80

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Just had to share!

I’m new here and new to PMR ( and I suspect possible extra cranial GCA) and I don’t have much history with you all, but you’ve already been so helpful, I just...

I’m new here and new to PMR ( and I suspect possible extra cranial GCA) and I do...

Richnroo

•4 years ago

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Awful purple spots

I wonder why some people get the horrible purple spots and others don't. I get them when I alter my pred dose. Last a few days, then fade away. Noticed this...

I wonder why some people get the horrible purple spots and others don't. I get t...

diana1998

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Methotrexate

Hi all Rheumatologist wants to put me on methotrexate becuase I'm struggling to taper - currently on 17mg. I'm reluctant, it's another nasty in my view and the...

Hi all Rheumatologist wants to put me on methotrexate becuase I'm struggling to ...

Coffeebeans

•4 years ago

73 Replies

Reduction in pred dose

I’ve not been on here for some time. During lockdown I’ve been reducing my dose of pred as I got Crushing Syndrome. I was on 30mg and I’m now down to 7mg. My...

I’ve not been on here for some time. During lockdown I’ve been reducing my dose ...

Dee02

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Intractable flare

I’ve written about this a few weeks ago and got advice to increase pred whic I’ve done with GP but it hasn’t helped. I was on 10 and reduced over a month to 9...

I’ve written about this a few weeks ago and got advice to increase pred whic I’v...

Seraphina56

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Thank you

Hi there. I've been reading posts for about a month and just have to say that your knowledge, and care and concern for one another has been an encouragement to...

Hi there. I've been reading posts for about a month and just have to say that yo...

kmeikle1

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Dr Dasgupta

Hi would it be worth seeing Dr. Dasgupta to help with a treatment plan? Is anyone currently being treated by him and would recommend him?

Hi would it be worth seeing Dr. Dasgupta to help with a treatment plan? Is anyon...

Juliey43

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Just a reminder.

This was sent to me, so I thought...............HU.

jinasc

•4 years ago

5 Replies

What do you think

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-07-track-metabolic-enzyme-inflammation.html

Pome

•4 years ago

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TAPERING DOWN FROM 60MG TO 14 MG OVER THE LAST 5 MONTHS. I AM A NEW MEMBER.

HAS ANYONE HAD LOSS OF SMELL AND TASTE ON AND OFF? ALSO SWOLLEN LOWER LEG AND FOOT?

HAS ANYONE HAD LOSS OF SMELL AND TASTE ON AND OFF? ALSO SWOLLEN LOWER LEG AND FO...

calicojoy41

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Can rheumatic fever as a child lead to rheumatic disease later in life?

In speaking with my sister yesterday about my current PMR and psoriatic arthritis conditions, she reminded me that I had had rheumatic fever for which I was...

In speaking with my sister yesterday about my current PMR and psoriatic arthriti...

benhemp

•4 years ago

7 Replies

CRP & ESR

Does anyone know the recommended amount of ESR & CRP in your blood tests? Mine seems to vary quite a lot. The last time, 2 months ago, the CRP was 9, now it...

Does anyone know the recommended amount of ESR & CRP in your blood tests? Mine ...

Dypdi

•4 years ago

27 Replies

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All posts for July 2020

Demystifying Diabetes Post 2.

Flu jabs

Is this hereditary?

Acterma question

Oh dear!

Low carb diet has increased uric acid level!

PRED tapering

Hold or Drop dose?

Pred & Methotrexate, yes or know and the need when dealing with other auto immune conditions as well as PMR

? Beginning to have a flare. What to do?

statins and prednisone dilemma

Low blood pressure

Inflammation and depression; Near normal blood results for CPR, with ESR stubborn at 43 and blood sugar at 43

Demystifying Diabetes in Relation to PMR & GCA.

Stiff index finger

Weight gain and tapering

Different brands of Pred

Just checking in...

Just had to share!

Awful purple spots

Methotrexate

Reduction in pred dose

Intractable flare

Thank you

Dr Dasgupta

Just a reminder.

What do you think

TAPERING DOWN FROM 60MG TO 14 MG OVER THE LAST 5 MONTHS. I AM A NEW MEMBER.

Can rheumatic fever as a child lead to rheumatic disease later in life?

CRP & ESR

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