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correction on my posts

i was not on here for a very long time. I made up a new name and posted but I didn’t think it took . So I eventually got on my original information and niw...

i was not on here for a very long time. I made up a new name and posted but I d...

Leeleep

•3 years ago

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Healthy 2021 and we need to be patient whilst we wait for the 'jab'.

Click on the link :...

jinasc

•3 years ago

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Cutaneous Vasculitis

My GCA is probably in remission but the PMR is bad. I believe I had Covid last February. Could not get a test sbd did not want to go to hospital. I was...

My GCA is probably in remission but the PMR is bad. I believe I had Covid last ...

Leeleep

•3 years ago

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Pillows

Has anyone tried those v shaped pillows for night time? If u have, do the make a difference trying to sleep when u have neck shoulder pain

Has anyone tried those v shaped pillows for night time? If u have, do the make a...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

I hope things improve in 2021!

piglette

•3 years ago

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Just curious

I was wondering if being on Prednisone has any effect on ones balance? I have noticed on hikes that my balance is a bit doddery, also does Pred cause...

I was wondering if being on Prednisone has any effect on ones balance? I have ...

Southmead

•3 years ago

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Happy New Year (and good riddance to the last one...)

From the snowy Highlands I wish everyone a good new year and much health and happiness. Here’s to a much better 2021 for everyone. Someone was asking what...

From the snowy Highlands I wish everyone a good new year and much health and hap...

Highlandtiger

•3 years ago

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Opening new acct error.

My email is 44 not 45 I changed it but i don’t see a change here.

nanasheila

•3 years ago

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2021

Hi all, just to wish you all the best possible New Year that you can have. Hopefully 2021 will be a huge improvement on 2020 and that you and your families...

Hi all, just to wish you all the best possible New Year that you can have. Hop...

Bcol

•3 years ago

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Xx

Happy new year everyone xx

Hidden

•3 years ago

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The same procedure as every year!

A lockdown New Year will be no different from the usual in this house: bed before midnight but a glass of prosecco, all being well. And we have started our...

A lockdown New Year will be no different from the usual in this house: bed befor...

PMRpro

Ambassador•3 years ago

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This too will pass....at midnight!😃

Yes, 2020 is nearly over and a new year about to start. For me...no resolutions.....no expectations....no high hopes......and therefore, no disappointments!...

Yes, 2020 is nearly over and a new year about to start. For me...no resolutions....

Kendrew

•3 years ago

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Happy New Year Fellow Travelers

I'm pretty sure that practically no one here is disappointed that 2020 is finally over. Here's hoping that 2021 sees a reduction of the madness world wide.

I'm pretty sure that practically no one here is disappointed that 2020 is final...

GOOD_GRIEF

•3 years ago

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Anyone in their 80s still waiting for a call for the vaccine?

I'm sorry to hijack this forum as my question has nothing to do with PMR but I know you are a lovely lot and many of you are in your 80s. My parents (aged 86...

I'm sorry to hijack this forum as my question has nothing to do with PMR but I k...

DogAgilityObsessed

•3 years ago

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Results of study into Covid impact on rheumatology patients

https://www.jarproject.org/covid/results This is the report from the European Patient Registry after asking those with rheumatological conditions to report...

https://www.jarproject.org/covid/results This is the report from the European Pa...

SnazzyD

•3 years ago

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Stopping pred suddenly

I sometimes glance at the PMR Facebook group and cannot believe what I’ve just read and it’s a good reminder to use this forum for advice and information....

I sometimes glance at the PMR Facebook group and cannot believe what I’ve just r...

DogAgilityObsessed

•3 years ago

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Increase in blood pressure

I've always had normal to low blood pressure. Before I started prednisolone it hovered between 124/78 - 117/74 and was often lower when I'd completed a range...

I've always had normal to low blood pressure. Before I started prednisolone it ...

Pr0jection

•3 years ago

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Lots of questions

I'm sorry if I'm getting on everyone nerves with all my questions but as this is still all new to me I want to know as much as I can. My drs are brilliant...

I'm sorry if I'm getting on everyone nerves with all my questions but as this is...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Not sure what is happening but............

Well I thought my journey with PMR was coming to a close August 2020, from November 2018. Off Prednisone in August as per rheumy instructions. Then back on...

Well I thought my journey with PMR was coming to a close August 2020, from Novem...

Musiclady18

•3 years ago

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Headaches

What pain killers can take while on pred for headache. I'm already taking paracetamol. Can I take ibuprofen, naproxen or is there a better one to take

What pain killers can take while on pred for headache. I'm already taking parace...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Happy New Year!

I hope this post finds you all in reasonably good health and Covid free.We, in US, are still up to our eyebrows with virus pain and loss. Plenty of new cases...

I hope this post finds you all in reasonably good health and Covid free.We, in U...

Purplecrow

•3 years ago

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Has anyone experienced swollen eye lids at the base of the lid and lashes?

After three years, I finally tapered off of prednisone at the end of LAST December. In the beginning of March, I noticed a bit of swelling and it has become...

After three years, I finally tapered off of prednisone at the end of LAST Decemb...

Bonnig

•3 years ago

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covid vaccine

Hi folks My question is - Are the vaccines for covid19 effective for people with suppressed immune systems? In other words, if you are taking steroids. I have...

Hi folks My question is - Are the vaccines for covid19 effective for people with...

keepfitdoll

•3 years ago

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WHEN WILL I GET MY COVID VACCINATION?

This calculator gives you an estimate of when you might get your vaccine if you live in England. https://www.omnicalculator.com/health/vaccine-queue-uk

This calculator gives you an estimate of when you might get your vaccine if you ...

piglette

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Friend support

When I was first diagnosed 4 months ago with PMR/GCA my family and friends were so concerned- calling or texting. Promised to stop by but never did and now I...

When I was first diagnosed 4 months ago with PMR/GCA my family and friends were ...

Bro-

•3 years ago

52 Replies

Effects of long term cortisone treatment

Does anyone know if there is any science about what happens in the body during and after longterm use of Pred? Is there any articles to read? My body is stiff...

Does anyone know if there is any science about what happens in the body during a...

Pirnilla

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Tablets.

Hi,can anyone tell me if it is ok to take cold and flu tablets while on pred.thank you.

Hi,can anyone tell me if it is ok to take cold and flu tablets while on pred.tha...

Flosy

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Worry & Exercise

Do any of you worry because you can't exercise as you wish? I have polyarthritis and, because of the very damp, cold weather I just can't get outside (I...

Do any of you worry because you can't exercise as you wish? I have polyarthritis...

Constance13

•3 years ago

41 Replies

SVTs caused by PMR???

Morning everyone Has anyone with PMR suffered with serious SVT where my heart rate is over 180 and BP is 70/30 I’ve noticed that over the past 7 years these...

Morning everyone Has anyone with PMR suffered with serious SVT where my heart ra...

Jankie

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Physio for pmr

I saw a zoom on physio for PMR next week on Twitter - sent my email but heard no more - is it going ahead please?

I saw a zoom on physio for PMR next week on Twitter - sent my email but heard no...

Daffodilia

•3 years ago

3 Replies

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PMRGCAuk

All posts for December 2020

correction on my posts

Healthy 2021 and we need to be patient whilst we wait for the 'jab'.

Cutaneous Vasculitis

Pillows

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Just curious

Happy New Year (and good riddance to the last one...)

Opening new acct error.

2021

Xx

The same procedure as every year!

This too will pass....at midnight!😃

Happy New Year Fellow Travelers

Anyone in their 80s still waiting for a call for the vaccine?

Results of study into Covid impact on rheumatology patients

Stopping pred suddenly

Increase in blood pressure

Lots of questions

Not sure what is happening but............

Headaches

Happy New Year!

Has anyone experienced swollen eye lids at the base of the lid and lashes?

covid vaccine

WHEN WILL I GET MY COVID VACCINATION?

Friend support

Effects of long term cortisone treatment

Tablets.

Worry & Exercise

SVTs caused by PMR???

Physio for pmr

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