Posts - PMRGCAuk | HealthUnlocked

PMRGCAuk

20,759 members • 39,032 posts

All posts for May 2021

Dexascan

I had my Dexascan yesterday, and was chatting to the radiolologist and she asked me why I was on steroids. When I told her PMR, she seemed to know about it and...

I had my Dexascan yesterday, and was chatting to the radiolologist and she asked...

Jooster

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Second vaccination

I had my second vaccine Wednesday afternoon and feel pretty good but was spaced out yesterday so went home early and went to bed (and read a book - heaven)....

I had my second vaccine Wednesday afternoon and feel pretty good but was spaced ...

whitefishbay

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Do I need adrenal supplements?

3 years ago I had a cerebral stroke but no residuals,thank God.My herbalist saw my bloodwork and said my adrenals were weak and put me on adrenal cortex 100...

3 years ago I had a cerebral stroke but no residuals,thank God.My herbalist saw ...

ancientprune

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Acid reflux and indigestion

Hi - I’ve just read an article which suggests that Prednisone can have reflux as a side effect - has anyone else had experience of this ? I’m experiencing...

Hi - I’ve just read an article which suggests that Prednisone can have reflux ...

Fiddlersmum

•3 years ago

36 Replies

Has anyone tried large doses of turmeric for inflammation?

I have Been taking 3,000mg for two weeks. Can't say I see any difference, although I was able to decrease my pred. by 1/2 mg which I haven't done in months....

I have Been taking 3,000mg for two weeks. Can't say I see any difference, althou...

Linny3

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Results of anti body test

Wahoo (: I do have the antibodies. I had the Pfizer 2 shot vaccine. I had no problem taking the vaccine and now I am reassured that I do have the antibodies. A...

Wahoo (: I do have the antibodies. I had the Pfizer 2 shot vaccine. I had no pro...

Linny3

•3 years ago

9 Replies

2nd AZ vaccination tomorrow and

I am looking for and not succeeding the piece of research i read here some months ago regarding immune response being suppressed by pred. Would like to print...

I am looking for and not succeeding the piece of research i read here some month...

IdasMum

•3 years ago

11 Replies

PMR Flare?

Hello all, to recap I started on pred 15mg 3 weeks ago and saw a massive improvement in my symptoms within a couple of days. However, 1 week ago I started to...

Hello all, to recap I started on pred 15mg 3 weeks ago and saw a massive improve...

Coco63

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Aches and pains.

Hi.i am suffering with acheing shoulders,tops of my legs hurts to.get bad headaches down my right side,and back of neck,iam on 6mg now.

Hi.i am suffering with acheing shoulders,tops of my legs hurts to.get bad headac...

Flosy

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Prednisolone withdrawal

I’m slowly withdrawing from prednisolone, now down to 4mg - and this week I’ve been hit with depression and fatigue. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks.

I’m slowly withdrawing from prednisolone, now down to 4mg - and this week I’ve b...

Nosmell

•3 years ago

55 Replies

Struggling with PMR

I have had PMR for over 15 years now. I also have gout for 20 years or so but have not had any attacks. Have been taking 7 mg of pred. For some reason or other...

I have had PMR for over 15 years now. I also have gout for 20 years or so but ha...

Bobbury

•3 years ago

20 Replies

3rd visit to Rheumatologist

HI Everyone Quick update on my progress since last checked in.Reduced Prednisolone from 15mg to 10mg as instructed by Rheumatologist on 28 April.Ache in neck...

HI Everyone Quick update on my progress since last checked in.Reduced Prednisolo...

Countybowler

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Overdone it

Hi what does overdone it mean. Is it exercising too much. I’m unsure of how to judge! Is it how tired you get. Thanks

Hi what does overdone it mean. Is it exercising too much. I’m unsure of how to j...

Uglow

•3 years ago

6 Replies

New diagnosis / side effects prednisone

Hi, I had a petscan wich resulted in the diagnose of PMR, I posted my story before pre- diagnose and got great tips of you all. I started today on prednisone...

Hi, I had a petscan wich resulted in the diagnose of PMR, I posted my story bef...

Illie

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Impossible to answer?

Hi, I realise this is like asking how long is a piece of string but here goes - how much pain do you accept you can live with before you try to taper? Im...

Hi, I realise this is like asking how long is a piece of string but here goes - ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Lost app from iPad

Can’t find where to download the elusive app. Has disappeared from my iPad . Thanks

Can’t find where to download the elusive app. Has disappeared from my iPad . Tha...

Marymon

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Brain Fog

Lately I’ve suffered from some awful bouts of brain fog. In cruising the net I found this simple article and it reminded me what I needed to focus on. I had...

Lately I’ve suffered from some awful bouts of brain fog. In cruising the net I f...

fmkkm

•3 years ago

7 Replies

We are not doctors & please don't post confidential docs

Dear members of our forum, this is a reminder that we the staff at PMRGCAuk, the volunteers on this forum and the members, are not doctors/rheumatologists....

Dear members of our forum, this is a reminder that we the staff at PMRGCAuk, the...

Fran_Benson

Partner•3 years ago

Be the first to reply

Azithromycin racing heart? ?

Hi I was prescribed amoxicillin for 2 weeks and azithromycin for 5 days. After that my heart has been racing even when resting to 130 bpm. It's been 2 weeks...

Hi I was prescribed amoxicillin for 2 weeks and azithromycin for 5 days. After t...

Cony12

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Steroids and insulin problems

Problems taking steroids for PMR when insulin dependent. Constant high blood sugars caused me to suffer keto acidosis.

Problems taking steroids for PMR when insulin dependent. Constant high blood sug...

butterflyfarm

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Seen Rheumatologist for first time

Yesterday I seen a rheumatologist for the first time as my Gp been looking after me. He said let’s get a plan! First thing is my X-rays on spine show crack...

Yesterday I seen a rheumatologist for the first time as my Gp been looking after...

Uglow

•3 years ago

6 Replies

this doesn't sound great. but no one knows....

from the Washington Post article today. "prednisone, which is used to treat such conditions as arthritis in adults and breathing difficulties in children,...

from the Washington Post article today. "prednisone, which is used to treat such...

yogabonnie

•3 years ago

115 Replies

What are GCA headaches like?

Trying to get a diagnosis of something. Perhaps GCA? or TMJ? When you have headaches with GCA do they last for a bit or just fleeting? I'm getting stabs of...

Trying to get a diagnosis of something. Perhaps GCA? or TMJ? When you have hea...

HealthCW

•3 years ago

30 Replies

PMR Recurrence?

I was on prednisone for three years for PMR. I have been off prednisone for one year and feel like my symptoms are coming back. My main complaint is not...

I was on prednisone for three years for PMR. I have been off prednisone for one...

SueQ1944

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Butterfingers! Feeling frustrated and poor.

I am dyspraxic, which means that I have always been extremely clumsy and have terrible executive functioning. With advancing age, my dyspraxia has also meant...

I am dyspraxic, which means that I have always been extremely clumsy and have te...

Hidden

•3 years ago

40 Replies

Bruised skin

My skin is bruising so easily, my hands are a mess although I try to be careful. I suppose it’s the steroids but even the slightest knock causes a nasty...

My skin is bruising so easily, my hands are a mess although I try to be careful....

Hidden

•3 years ago

37 Replies

H q c

h q c was a magic for me. But it took about 2 months to work. Try it still in it mj

h q c was a magic for me. But it took about 2 months to work. Try it still ...

Mjhollywood1

•3 years ago

4 Replies

GCA Fatigue

I am in remission for GCA but have constant fatigue. I am off all medication. Is anyone else experiencing this?

I am in remission for GCA but have constant fatigue. I am off all medication. ...

Krezan

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Unbearable headaches, GCA sight loss

I have GCA and have been on prednisolone since June 20, gradually reducing now on 8. Also been on tocilizumab weekly jab since Sept 20. Have occasionally been...

I have GCA and have been on prednisolone since June 20, gradually reducing now o...

Forestlady

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Full of questions

The last few days I have been having a significant lot of pain in my knee and foot. I have PMR and GCA. This got me to thinking what the heck is going on...

The last few days I have been having a significant lot of pain in my knee and fo...

Darcy2000

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - PMRGCAuk | HealthUnlocked

PMRGCAuk

All posts for May 2021

Dexascan

Second vaccination

Do I need adrenal supplements?

Acid reflux and indigestion

Has anyone tried large doses of turmeric for inflammation?

Results of anti body test

2nd AZ vaccination tomorrow and

PMR Flare?

Aches and pains.

Prednisolone withdrawal

Struggling with PMR

3rd visit to Rheumatologist

Overdone it

New diagnosis / side effects prednisone

Impossible to answer?

Lost app from iPad

Brain Fog

We are not doctors & please don't post confidential docs

Azithromycin racing heart? ?

Steroids and insulin problems

Seen Rheumatologist for first time

this doesn't sound great. but no one knows....

What are GCA headaches like?

PMR Recurrence?

Butterfingers! Feeling frustrated and poor.

Bruised skin

H q c

GCA Fatigue

Unbearable headaches, GCA sight loss

Full of questions

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

A quick SURVEY on COVID-19 & PMR/GCA/LVV Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic have you experienced any of the following? Part 2

Topics

Archive