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Tapering down to 1/2 mg prednisone

After being diagnosed in December 2018 have reduced from 15mg down to 1/2mg Been on 1/2mg for two months without any problems using very slow tapering method....

After being diagnosed in December 2018 have reduced from 15mg down to 1/2mg Been...

•3 years ago

Prednisone, the drug you love to hate!

It's been about a year since I've stopped taking prednisone. (Due to severe osteoporosis) I have some serious problems with my lower back and neck too. Because...

It's been about a year since I've stopped taking prednisone. (Due to severe oste...

•3 years ago

Hairloss

Hello I was diagnosed with PMR 6 months ago and started with 20mg of pred and within a day the pain had gone. But I started to quickly feel unwell on pred had...

Hello I was diagnosed with PMR 6 months ago and started with 20mg of pred and wi...

•3 years ago

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Looking for some advice on taking the right dose of Calcium and Vit D3.

I've just had a dexa scan. I had my last one in May 2020 (before diagnosis) which showed mild to moderate osteopenia. Since August 2020 I've been on...

I've just had a dexa scan. I had my last one in May 2020 (before diagnosis) wh...

•3 years ago

Dexa scan

Since my pelvic fracture I had a dexa scan and it has come back with a little worsening of my bones. I have oteopenia in both hips (have had that for years and...

Since my pelvic fracture I had a dexa scan and it has come back with a little wo...

•3 years ago

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God bless the Conquest ( Hastings)

Here I am in AAU in the Conquest Hospital In Hastings, listening to the seagulls, after being admitted yesterday with a blinding headache which I feared was...

Here I am in AAU in the Conquest Hospital In Hastings, listening to the seagulls...

•3 years ago

osteoporosis

Hi - Sorry I was unable to include this image two days ago, but now finally managed. These are my bone scan results. Are they very serious? I am taking Vit D...

Hi - Sorry I was unable to include this image two days ago, but now finally mana...

•3 years ago

Who is Managing PMR without medication?

Newbie here. 63 year young male and have PMR sinds 5 months and went 4 months ago from more than 4 yrs Keto to Carnivore to counter attack PMR. When I was on...

Newbie here. 63 year young male and have PMR sinds 5 months and went 4 months ag...

•3 years ago

Can Covid Jab initiate a PMR flare?

I had second Covid immunization 2 weeks ago. As days have passed, I feel my old "flare markers" developing. First lower back pain and hip SI joint irritated....

I had second Covid immunization 2 weeks ago. As days have passed, I feel my old...

•3 years ago

newbie here

Hi all, sorry if this sounds confusing, ill try my best to explain. Been on 15mg Pred for 6 weeks, reduced last week by doc to 12.5. Some pains have returned...

Hi all, sorry if this sounds confusing, ill try my best to explain. Been on 15mg...

•3 years ago

Waning PMR now shingles. New poster.

Now on low dose prednisolone (1mg) after 2 1/2 years feeling very pleased with myself. Had the Covid jab 3 weeks ago, then a blistery rash for 2 weeks and...

Now on low dose prednisolone (1mg) after 2 1/2 years feeling very pleased with m...

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•3 years ago

Diet and autoimmune - What do you think?

I have been sent two websites that suggest a change in diet could help. I would be interested if you had seen these and to hear what you all think......

I have been sent two websites that suggest a change in diet could help. I would ...

•3 years ago

Methotrexate

Hi I have just started methotrexate for GPA, I am really drowsy today, i have read to stop ibuprofen but i really need them for the pain, has anyone else had...

Hi I have just started methotrexate for GPA, I am really drowsy today, i have re...

•3 years ago

Waiting for G.P to call me for blurred vision

Hello all and its me again and still all over the place.Thank you all that answered me and here is where I am now..still terribly afraid.I am waiting for my...

Hello all and its me again and still all over the place.Thank you all that answe...

•3 years ago

COVID vaccines and the immune system

You may be interested to know that the ZOE COVID symptom study app will be giving a talk and answering questions on the vaccines and the immune system. This is...

You may be interested to know that the ZOE COVID symptom study app will be givin...

•3 years ago

#ViewFromMyWalk

Not at their best yet, but they are starting to look interested in Springtime

Not at their best yet, but they are starting to look interested in Springtime

•3 years ago

Headaches.

Hi.have been getting some headaches again,is it a flare,havent had jaw pain,woke up sun with ear ache,but am having problems with ears,waiting to hear from...

Hi.have been getting some headaches again,is it a flare,havent had jaw pain,woke...

•3 years ago

Post Jab

Morning all Your thoughts would be most welcome I had a Pfizer covid jab on Thursday. Too young really but my GP pushed me through due to the fact that i am...

Morning all Your thoughts would be most welcome I had a Pfizer covid jab on Thur...

•3 years ago

Polymialgia in my 50’s

Hello everyone , I am 59 years old and have been diagnosed with PMR. I keep being told I am too young to have it. Is anyone else under 70 with this...

Hello everyone , I am 59 years old and have been diagnosed with PMR. I keep bei...

•3 years ago

Just a little reassurance.

Hello everyone. Just to say I had my covid vaccination two days ago (Sat 27th Feb) and I've been ok. 🙂 I'm currently on 11mg prednisolone, Alendronic Acid,...

Hello everyone. Just to say I had my covid vaccination two days ago (Sat 27th F...

•3 years ago

GCA/facial nerve drop continued

Forgot to say since being on 40 pred for week body aches/pains all gone(so was having flare up for weeks) but head pains /scalp sensitivity still ongoing....

Forgot to say since being on 40 pred for week body aches/pains all gone(so was ...

•3 years ago

GCA/facial nerve drop/double vision/blood levels normal.

I am having problems again. GCA now over 5.5years. 4 weeks ago left side if face dropped. Lasted 5/6 days. Went to GP possible Bell’s palsy . My vision as...

I am having problems again. GCA now over 5.5years. 4 weeks ago left side if fac...

•3 years ago

Advice Please for Sacro Iliac Joints Problem

Hello all you Wonderful, Knowledgeable People! Some of you may remember a few weeks ago my hammock rope snapped depositing me HARD onto bricks? Since then,...

Hello all you Wonderful, Knowledgeable People! Some of you may remember a few we...

•3 years ago

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