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Aspartate aminotransferase in Serum or Plasma (SGOT, AST)

I had the results of various blood tests yesterday and my rheumatologist was very pleased, particularly as my ESR was 4 and my CRP was 0.2. That aside, it...

I had the results of various blood tests yesterday and my rheumatologist was ver...

Pr0jection

•3 years ago

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Prolapse and bowel incontinence

Can bowel incontinence be caused by a prolapse of some sort. My doctor has just told me to take immodium for a while, and I am feeling odd protrusions in my...

Can bowel incontinence be caused by a prolapse of some sort. My doctor has just ...

lwhiterain

•3 years ago

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Vaccine response...

I had my second Pfizer vaccine on FEB 18. (74 years old on 4.5 mg after 3.5 years) felt fine but 3 days later nausea then chills and achy neck and shoulders...

I had my second Pfizer vaccine on FEB 18. (74 years old on 4.5 mg after 3.5 year...

yogabonnie

•3 years ago

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Webinar with Prof Dasgupta on immune response to Covid-19

We are very pleased to announce another webinar for our members, this one on the subject of Covid-19: an immune response gone wrong. Professor Dasgupta will...

We are very pleased to announce another webinar for our members, this one on the...

Fran_Benson

Partner•3 years ago

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Came across this .. Vitamin D (Colecalciferol) ..Thoughts?

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090408164415.htm The article uses molecular and epidemiological evidence to explain how supplemental vitamin D --...

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090408164415.htm The article uses ...

Capprice

•3 years ago

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Yet another vaccine question

Does anyone know if the first and second dose of the Oxford astrazeneca vaccine are identical in terms of chemical composition and quantity? I've read that...

Does anyone know if the first and second dose of the Oxford astrazeneca vaccine ...

Jontie

•3 years ago

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Do all signs of GCA go away after years of pred?

I was wondering if one had GCA and then was treated with pred for say 5 years reducing as we do, would it be possible for all signs of GCA in the blood...

I was wondering if one had GCA and then was treated with pred for say 5 years ...

Jan_Noack

•3 years ago

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Covid vaccination and onset of PMR

I am relatively new to this site - and it has been oh so helpful to me over the last month. Today I got my appointment for my second shot of the Pfizer...

I am relatively new to this site - and it has been oh so helpful to me over the ...

bussell

•3 years ago

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Has anyone taken MSM supplements for inflammation ?

Friend recently suggested it to me. She said it helps for lots of inflammation and also its good for allergies.

Friend recently suggested it to me. She said it helps for lots of inflammation ...

Paperroses

•3 years ago

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Barrett’s esophagus

I’m having a terrible time with acid reflux. I don’t feel that bad but my esophagus is not doing well. Tried PPI’s but the side effects were awful. I was then...

I’m having a terrible time with acid reflux. I don’t feel that bad but my esopha...

Blackcatlover

•3 years ago

79 Replies

A Different Perspective

Having been seen privately by an eminent rheumatologist.......a leading authority in the field of PMR/GCA, since my diagnosis in May 2019, I decided to change...

Having been seen privately by an eminent rheumatologist.......a leading authorit...

Kendrew

•3 years ago

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Back to sports?

A few days ago I posted about my likely diagnosis of a large vessel vasculitis (LVV-GCA), which I got after 3 months of fever and feeling really bad. Before...

A few days ago I posted about my likely diagnosis of a large vessel vasculitis (...

DeepThought2

•3 years ago

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I am on 4mg Pred, 30mg Amitriptyline and 600mg Gabapentin .. should my diet factor in more foods with low stress on the immune system ? TIA

I am on 4mg Pred, 30mg Amitriptyline and 600mg Gabapentin .. should my diet factor in more foods with low stress on the immune system ? TIA 🤗

I am on 4mg Pred, 30mg Amitriptyline and 600mg Gabapentin .. should my diet fact...

Capprice

•3 years ago

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Trembling upper legs

I have intermittent shaking in my upper legs. Sometimes when stepping forward the leg shakes and makes me stumble. Anyone else have this please? Im taking...

I have intermittent shaking in my upper legs. Sometimes when stepping forward t...

Wraysbury

•3 years ago

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Calcium and magnesium

How much of each should I be taking each day while I am taking 5 mg.of prednisone daily?

How much of each should I be taking each day while I am taking 5 mg.of prednison...

ayoung

•3 years ago

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Taking ibuprofen daily, once off Prednisolone, is it harmful ?

I’ve been off Prednisolone for 3 weeks now, but still have some shoulder and neck pain, is it safe to take ibuprofen 400 mgs daily. It seems to get me through...

I’ve been off Prednisolone for 3 weeks now, but still have some shoulder and nec...

Majellamary

•3 years ago

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Lime in water

Hi all, I have been taking calcium but don't like doing so, and need magnesium as a consequence too. But now I have reduced to 2mg and I have my own well with...

Hi all, I have been taking calcium but don't like doing so, and need magnesium a...

Harbel

•3 years ago

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Correlation between pred dose and immune response to covid vaccine

I recently posted an article which offered advice to pharmacists on the use of the covid-19 vaccine in patients taking immunosuppressive medicines. One piece...

I recently posted an article which offered advice to pharmacists on the use of ...

Jontie

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Charity Event

My wonderful daughter has launched a Charity Event for her birthday this week to raise money for the PMRGCAUK Charity. I was not aware that she was going to...

My wonderful daughter has launched a Charity Event for her birthday this week to...

LizMitchell

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Lanzaprozole - is it safe to stop?

I have been taking Lanzaprozole - 30mg - since I was diagnosed with PMR in June. Never had an issue with it and never really thought about it. However, my son...

I have been taking Lanzaprozole - 30mg - since I was diagnosed with PMR in June....

artisam

•3 years ago

42 Replies

Tooth extraction

Hi , I’m having a tooth extracted and am really nervous. I am down to four and a half mg of pred do I need to take any extra on the day?

Hi , I’m having a tooth extracted and am really nervous. I am down to four and a...

Iamfedup

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Is anyone like me and have to take vid D and calcuim.

Have just decided to stop all calcuim and Androlic Acid for a few months,have asked GP to check my levels I've been taking them for 3 1/2 years and I may not...

Have just decided to stop all calcuim and Androlic Acid for a few months,have as...

Harrywogan

•3 years ago

51 Replies

Does having a normal blood test result have any bearing on my PMR condition?

I have a telephone appointment with my doctor in two weeks regarding my blood test results which I gather we’re normal. Does this have any relationship to my...

I have a telephone appointment with my doctor in two weeks regarding my blood te...

Coxyrocks

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Pain

Hi everyone, I know I haven't posted much but with mum with cancer and husband with vascular dementia and alzheimers don't seem to have the time. I struggled...

Hi everyone, I know I haven't posted much but with mum with cancer and husband w...

dillydally1

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Symptoms of withdrawal and adverse side effects

Does anyone know or have a list of the adverse side effects you can have while taking Pred And the withdrawal side effects while trying to reduce from them.

Does anyone know or have a list of the adverse side effects you can have while t...

Maggie1313

•3 years ago

20 Replies

GCA and blood tests ?

I began 60 mg of prednisone mid December and reduced to 35 Feb.18/21. Blood tests for WBC, red and white cells are all high as well as urea. Is this usual?...

I began 60 mg of prednisone mid December and reduced to 35 Feb.18/21. Blood test...

Toast4

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Can any one read my Dexascan

I got my Dexascan private 10 day ago just got results and can’t understand them 😫

I got my Dexascan private 10 day ago just got results and can’t understand them ...

Maggie1313

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Hold out or increase the dose after a flare up / taper reaction ?

Hi I was diagnosed (at 52 fit and active ) in Late Oct 20 - started on 15mg ... 5 weeks ...magic , then 12.5 2 weeks , 11mg 2 weeks and a 1 day old 1 new etc...

Hi I was diagnosed (at 52 fit and active ) in Late Oct 20 - started on 15mg ... ...

Sydney0503

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Irritation on vaccination site after 3 weeks

I had my Covid vaccination nearly 4 weeks ago now and have just begun to have irritation on the vaccination site. No inflammation, no redness. It just feels...

I had my Covid vaccination nearly 4 weeks ago now and have just begun to have ir...

maria40

•3 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for February 2021

Aspartate aminotransferase in Serum or Plasma (SGOT, AST)

Prolapse and bowel incontinence

Vaccine response...

Webinar with Prof Dasgupta on immune response to Covid-19

Came across this .. Vitamin D (Colecalciferol) ..Thoughts?

Yet another vaccine question

Do all signs of GCA go away after years of pred?

More questions after seeing Rheumy.

Covid vaccination and onset of PMR

Has anyone taken MSM supplements for inflammation ?

Barrett’s esophagus

A Different Perspective

Back to sports?

I am on 4mg Pred, 30mg Amitriptyline and 600mg Gabapentin .. should my diet factor in more foods with low stress on the immune system ? TIA

Trembling upper legs

Calcium and magnesium

Taking ibuprofen daily, once off Prednisolone, is it harmful ?

Lime in water

Correlation between pred dose and immune response to covid vaccine

Charity Event

Lanzaprozole - is it safe to stop?

Tooth extraction

Is anyone like me and have to take vid D and calcuim.

Does having a normal blood test result have any bearing on my PMR condition?

Pain

Symptoms of withdrawal and adverse side effects

GCA and blood tests ?

Can any one read my Dexascan

Hold out or increase the dose after a flare up / taper reaction ?

Irritation on vaccination site after 3 weeks

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