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Pred dose ... do I go up or stay the same?

I’ve just had my esr back and it’s gone from 39 to 33 so it’s going down so that’s good. My question is... I’m on 10mg and still having leg pains at night...

I’ve just had my esr back and it’s gone from 39 to 33 so it’s going down so that...

Tayzee

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Physical strength

Hi everybody---here I am again. Does anyone know if there is a way to regain physical strength during/following PMR? Hubby and I have been keen golfers all...

Hi everybody---here I am again. Does anyone know if there is a way to regain phy...

piggylovesgolf

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Rheumatologist Consultations

Hi Everyone Have had two private consultations recently with Rheumatologist. First consultation on 30 Mar and findings were features of a right capsulitus,...

Hi Everyone Have had two private consultations recently with Rheumatologist. Fir...

Countybowler

•3 years ago

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Help for these fingers and angel drawing update

Thanks to all who responded with help and advice about my fingers. Several possibilities have given me some possibilities that may help, physical...

Thanks to all who responded with help and advice about my fingers. Seve...

Mstiles

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Go still not happy with tapering schedule

Just been to gp for blood tests and told him I am using a tapering schedule as have tried to reduce twice before. He is still insistent I should be down to 5mg...

Just been to gp for blood tests and told him I am using a tapering schedule as h...

Rosshigh

•3 years ago

36 Replies

Bursitis / groin pain

Can anyone tell me how to stop this horrible pain in my hip and groin due to bursitis? It has been constant for over 2 weeks now and am going out of my mind....

Can anyone tell me how to stop this horrible pain in my hip and groin due to bur...

Sally001

•3 years ago

66 Replies

Cold water swimming

I started sea swimming early morning in September last year and continued going after being diagnosed with PMR. On the days I don't go I find my aching and...

I started sea swimming early morning in September last year and continued going ...

SwimmingUpHill

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Twisted ankle

4 years into GCA/PMR on 7mg Pred and Tocilizimab I went over on my ankle and stumbled not fell. Few days later suffering with what feels like Plantar fasciitis...

4 years into GCA/PMR on 7mg Pred and Tocilizimab I went over on my ankle and stu...

broomfield28

•3 years ago

9 Replies

GCA Tapering Advice

Hello All! I am So grateful to be a part of this group, Actually I don’t know what I would do without it. Thank you each for your contributions! And...

Hello All! I am So grateful to be a part of this group, Actually I don’t know w...

Snerd

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Ibuprofen?

Hi all ...I’m on 7.5mg of Pred can I take ibuprofen for headache? Please? X

Toobusyforthis

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Searching within this community

How do you search for a topic within the community? The Help says you can do it but I can’t see how

How do you search for a topic within the community? The Help says you can do it ...

Japsquar

•3 years ago

7 Replies

To Work or Not to Work.

There has been some recent discussions around the subject of returning to work and how compatible this might be with a diagnosis of PMRGCA. I too am currently...

There has been some recent discussions around the subject of returning to work a...

Kendrew

•3 years ago

34 Replies

Symptom-free state ?

Should I expect to achieve a symptom-free state at any point whilst on prednisolone treatment. Just as an aside, I have received almost no management of my PMR...

Should I expect to achieve a symptom-free state at any point whilst on prednisol...

Silverslinger

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Going forwards...I hope

Had an optimistic phone appointment with my GP yesterday. I explained to him about this forum and how supportive and informative it is. He was very interested....

Had an optimistic phone appointment with my GP yesterday. I explained to him abo...

Jooster

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Surprise!! (off piste)😂

Yesterday my husband went down to collect our delivery from A. He came back with the biggest parcel we have ever received. Neither of us could think what it...

Yesterday my husband went down to collect our delivery from A. He came back wit...

Constance13

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Locking fingers

Problems with fingers

Mstiles

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Help for these fingers and an angel drawing

I saw my GP to hopefully help for these fingers. My writing is getting worse and drawing is really affected at times. The tendons in the ring and little...

I saw my GP to hopefully help for these fingers. My writing is getting worse an...

Mstiles

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Changing dose time

At this time I"m taking7.5 mgs of pred tapering from 8 mgs to 5 mgs. at 5 am. No headache but my head feels like it will explode until mid-afternoon when it...

At this time I"m taking7.5 mgs of pred tapering from 8 mgs to 5 mgs. at 5 am. No...

ancientprune

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Pulled muscles

I seem to pull muscles very easily- is this because of steroids or is it my PMR??eventually the pain gets better but it takes a while - if I overdo the digging...

I seem to pull muscles very easily- is this because of steroids or is it my PMR?...

bakingD

•3 years ago

7 Replies

quick question

Hi, Id appreciate a response to this please. When starting to taper, is it common to feel rough for a few days, ie a few aches returning, until your body gets...

Hi, Id appreciate a response to this please. When starting to taper, is it comm...

Hidden

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Back to work!

After 9 1/2 weeks at home, I am delighted to be starting a phased, 2-days a week, return to work tomorrow. I’m really excited! I’m incredibly lucky to have a...

After 9 1/2 weeks at home, I am delighted to be starting a phased, 2-days a week...

Hidden

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Attaching photos

Off topic! Wanted to show what’s happening with my hands. How do I attach several photos to a post. It lets me select them but when I hit attach, nothing...

Off topic! Wanted to show what’s happening with my hands. How do I attach sever...

Mstiles

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Does anyone see a vascular doctor for GCA?

Im wondering about all the different doctors people are seeing to treat GCA? I was sent to a vascular specialist who seems the best fit for GCA as it all has...

Im wondering about all the different doctors people are seeing to treat GCA? I ...

achybreakybod

•3 years ago

7 Replies

2nd pfizer vaccine

Just a quick note; I had my 2nd pfizer shot yesterday. All is going fine. My arm doesn't hurt nor do I have a headache as I did with the first shot. Actually,...

Just a quick note; I had my 2nd pfizer shot yesterday. All is going fine. My arm...

Linny3

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Health before PMR

I understand PMR is an over-active immune response. .. .. Until the morning I woke unable to move (eventually dx with PMR and now Fibromyalgia) I was the one...

I understand PMR is an over-active immune response. .. .. Until the morning I w...

Capprice

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Feeling alittle stiffer after moderna Covid shot

Hello everyone, I have been reading posts on this site for about 2 years now . And I do appreciate the the knowledge that I’ve gain from reading the comments...

Hello everyone, I have been reading posts on this site for about 2 years now . ...

Streetglide18

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Should everyone on Warfarin be told on the official Gov. Covid Vaccinaton Form to get their INR checked post Covid Vaccination?

I know we on Warfarin are routinely told to notify our Anticoagulation Team of any changes, such as: Being in hospital, missing a dose of Warfarin, any...

I know we on Warfarin are routinely told to notify our Anticoagulation Team of a...

Pollynolongerinagony

•3 years ago

4 Replies

EYES. Pred+Sunshine can = Cataracts...

I had GCA and when it was first diagnosed, I already was wearing spectacles. My Optician once she knew I had GCA changed my lens to re-actolite rapide. At...

I had GCA and when it was first diagnosed, I already was wearing spectacles. My...

jinasc

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Feeling rough

Hi everyone , As some of you know I’ve been struggling with a urine infection, I’m now at the end of taking a second round of antibiotics, I’ve also started...

Hi everyone , As some of you know I’ve been struggling with a urine infection, I...

2013mayo

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Successful taper

successfully tapered I was diagnosed with PMR in April 6yrs ago and I have finally reduced Prednisone to nil in late January 2021. I have waited this long to...

successfully tapered I was diagnosed with PMR in April 6yrs ago and I have final...

magmapearl3

•3 years ago

6 Replies

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PMRGCAuk

All posts for April 2021

Pred dose ... do I go up or stay the same?

Physical strength

Rheumatologist Consultations

Help for these fingers and angel drawing update

Go still not happy with tapering schedule

Bursitis / groin pain

Cold water swimming

Twisted ankle

GCA Tapering Advice

Ibuprofen?

Searching within this community

To Work or Not to Work.

Symptom-free state ?

Going forwards...I hope

Surprise!! (off piste)😂

Locking fingers

Help for these fingers and an angel drawing

Changing dose time

Pulled muscles

quick question

Back to work!

Attaching photos

Does anyone see a vascular doctor for GCA?

2nd pfizer vaccine

Health before PMR

Feeling alittle stiffer after moderna Covid shot

Should everyone on Warfarin be told on the official Gov. Covid Vaccinaton Form to get their INR checked post Covid Vaccination?

EYES. Pred+Sunshine can = Cataracts...

Feeling rough

Successful taper

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