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Pred hiding or lowering inflammation?

Yesterday I started on 5mg from 3 months at zero. I’m trying to zap out the pain. My question is: Does the Pred mask the inflammation? Or does the Pred...

Yesterday I started on 5mg from 3 months at zero. I’m trying to zap out the pain...

cassie1208

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Vitamins

I am now down to 1/2 of a 1mg prednisone after almost two and one half years. My only concern is my red blood cell count is still up . I am thinking of cutting...

I am now down to 1/2 of a 1mg prednisone after almost two and one half years. My...

Robinsnest72

•4 years ago

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Flare Six weeks after surgery

I had surgery for a triple fracture in my wrist eight weeks ago And despite being in pain I felt well on my usual dose of 20 mg prednisolone. Six weeks after...

I had surgery for a triple fracture in my wrist eight weeks ago And despite bein...

Bobbikins

•4 years ago

14 Replies

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Abnormal blood count ?steroids?

Hello all, I’m sure there might be a pinned post here but have been unable to find one. I have had full bloods taken as I was feeling so fatigued and unwell....

Hello all, I’m sure there might be a pinned post here but have been unable to fi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Result in from my rapid reduction

You may remember in June my new rheumatologist wanted me to reduce down from 7 mg, quickly! It has been very difficult but I stuck at it wanting to discover...

You may remember in June my new rheumatologist wanted me to reduce down from 7 m...

Jancorb

•4 years ago

7 Replies

GCA patient saw cardiologist yesterday, med changes

Hi all: So I took, my weatherman to Cardiologist yesterday. Routine checkup, because of the history of CABG 2005 and stent replacement last year and occasional...

Hi all: So I took, my weatherman to Cardiologist yesterday. Routine checkup, bec...

weatherman69

•4 years ago

25 Replies

A little positivity ...

Hello Everyone, I thought I’d share my recent experience of having a needle injected into my shoulder joint. It’s been an ongoing sage with my Rheumatologist...

Hello Everyone, I thought I’d share my recent experience of having a needle inj...

LemonZest11

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Diabetes

I have just been told I have diabetes, omg 😮 just add it to the list, I was given Metformin. I took the first one today & have had the most awful colic &...

I have just been told I have diabetes, omg 😮 just add it to the list, I was giv...

Looseloafers

•4 years ago

17 Replies

GCA Biopsy Scar taking a while to heal

I had my biopsy 10 weeks ago. The procedure went smoothly and the result was negative. The surgeon said that the artery was very close to the surface. It...

I had my biopsy 10 weeks ago. The procedure went smoothly and the result was n...

Pr0jection

•4 years ago

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Tocilizumab and weight gain

One of the common side effects of Tocilizumab is listed in the product information as being weight gain. I am interested to know if anyone on this forum who is...

One of the common side effects of Tocilizumab is listed in the product informati...

LizMitchell

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Is the end in sight?

I stopped Prednisolone - 3 days ago. If I flare up - should I go back on preds ? and if so how much??

I stopped Prednisolone - 3 days ago. If I flare up - should I go back on preds...

Plonkerme

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Medical Emergency readiness

This was posted in the American Bone Health community. With permission, I'm sharing this useful suggestion here:...

This was posted in the American Bone Health community. With permission, I'm sha...

HeronNS

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Zero preds

I’m new here, but just wondered if anyone out there is trying to get through PMR without steroids? I’m trying but it’s hard going. Let me know how you’re...

I’m new here, but just wondered if anyone out there is trying to get through PM...

meiresonne

•4 years ago

6 Replies

hi,just wondering about sleep.

hi just wondering about feeling tried all the time,i am on 9mg.have to make myself do things,i am thinking about going back to work in nov,as a housekeeper.i...

hi just wondering about feeling tried all the time,i am on 9mg.have to make myse...

Flosy

•4 years ago

4 Replies

PMR or Fibromyalgia

Its been a while since i've put on a post, but I find myself in a predicament and would value your opinion. I will try and keep this as short as possible. I...

Its been a while since i've put on a post, but I find myself in a predicament an...

Gillgetmeoffthemeds

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Tramadol - 'again'

I know some of you are on Tramadol but can't find the posts. I've now been given this for the first time, but I remember someone saying "it made me go quite...

I know some of you are on Tramadol but can't find the posts. I've now been given...

Constance13

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Reaction to the flu jab.

I wondered if anyone has had a reaction to the flu jab. I must have had about 16/17 in the past of which at least three or four must have been when I was on...

I wondered if anyone has had a reaction to the flu jab. I must have had about 16...

Booge_15

•4 years ago

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Missed yesterday’s tablets

I’ve just discovered I didn’t take yesterday’s dose of 4mg. Last months blood test revealed ESR of 24 and Due to a family member at advanced stage 4 cancer, I...

I’ve just discovered I didn’t take yesterday’s dose of 4mg. Last months blood te...

Jo1947

•4 years ago

11 Replies

First visit to Consultant Rheumatologist and not good news

Hi sorry been quiet for a while, but have just been getting on with relapse after relapse. Diagnosed by gp with PMR last November 2019. Started on 15mgs...

Hi sorry been quiet for a while, but have just been getting on with relapse afte...

Rebel21

•4 years ago

20 Replies

GCA/PMR question

I had really bad attack of GCA few months ago but now down to 9mg Prednisone. Getting ache in neck some mornings but not sure if PMR returning or just old...

I had really bad attack of GCA few months ago but now down to 9mg Prednisone. ...

DinkiDie

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Pulled a muscle (Touch Rugby), taking a long time to recover.....normal ?

Was feeling quite good up to end August, cycling carefully, and even mountain biking occasionally. Juicing on a daily basis, then thought I'd play a game of...

Was feeling quite good up to end August, cycling carefully, and even mountain bi...

Cyclo5

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Flu jab if you are in remission?

I have looked over the various flu jab posts and see that the advice is to definitely get it! Is your advice any different for someone who is in remission? I...

I have looked over the various flu jab posts and see that the advice is to defin...

Mrs-CJ

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Tapering below 7 mg and timing of prednisone dose

I am currently on 6.5 mg of prednisone, taking 5 mg around 6 am and 1.5 mg at 7 pm. I used to take more in the evening but tried dropping the evening dose as I...

I am currently on 6.5 mg of prednisone, taking 5 mg around 6 am and 1.5 mg at 7 ...

Navion

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Just when I thought....

Just over a year into my uncomfortable journey with Mr GCA. I have managed to throw most of his luggage out of the window and am now down to 4mg of Pred from...

Just over a year into my uncomfortable journey with Mr GCA. I have managed to th...

Slowday

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Feels like a cold

Good afternoon everyone. This is my second day reducing from 15mg Pred' to 10mg and I have what feels like a cold.(started today,) Headache,feeling hot and...

Good afternoon everyone. This is my second day reducing from 15mg Pred' to 10mg ...

yorkieme

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Buzybe

I have just found the sight having been diagnosed with PMG in July this year. I was prescribed steroids,, alondronic acid, alcan-d3. I was also advised this...

I have just found the sight having been diagnosed with PMG in July this year. I ...

Buzybe

•4 years ago

12 Replies

How quick on reduction can you experience a flare?

Hi. I have 'presumptive' GCA - since April. Started at 60 mg in April. Have followed various Drs instructions to reduce but always got GCA symptoms back...

Hi. I have 'presumptive' GCA - since April. Started at 60 mg in April. Have fo...

Tui378

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Medications

I’ve recently been diagnosed with PMR and now on 20mg prednisone. A good friend directed to this form and told me to ask questions as the information on this...

I’ve recently been diagnosed with PMR and now on 20mg prednisone. A good friend ...

Citation

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Diet

has anyone found being vegetarian helps with PMR??

greengages

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Hip and lower back pain

Hi there . I’m relatively new here . Started on 15 mg Pred reduced down to 5 over a period of weeks . Been feeling the shoulder and upper arms ache first...

Hi there . I’m relatively new here . Started on 15 mg Pred reduced down to 5 o...

Looby60

•4 years ago

17 Replies

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All posts for October 2020

Pred hiding or lowering inflammation?

Vitamins

Flare Six weeks after surgery

Abnormal blood count ?steroids?

Result in from my rapid reduction

GCA patient saw cardiologist yesterday, med changes

A little positivity ...

Diabetes

GCA Biopsy Scar taking a while to heal

Tocilizumab and weight gain

Is the end in sight?

Medical Emergency readiness

Zero preds

hi,just wondering about sleep.

PMR or Fibromyalgia

Tramadol - 'again'

Reaction to the flu jab.

Missed yesterday’s tablets

First visit to Consultant Rheumatologist and not good news

GCA/PMR question

Pulled a muscle (Touch Rugby), taking a long time to recover.....normal ?

Flu jab if you are in remission?

Tapering below 7 mg and timing of prednisone dose

Just when I thought....

Feels like a cold

Buzybe

How quick on reduction can you experience a flare?

Medications

Diet

Hip and lower back pain

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