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Eliquis and Pred.

Has anyone had any experience with taking Eliquis (blood thinner) alongside Prednisone? I am on 5mg Pred. since March and feel good on this dose. Then mid...

Has anyone had any experience with taking Eliquis (blood thinner) alongside Pred...

DodiR

•3 years ago

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Inflamed neck arteries/GCA?.

I can not seem to reduce Pred lower than 3mg without feeling my head is going to explode at night while lying down to sleep. Can feel pulse in my neck...

I can not seem to reduce Pred lower than 3mg without feeling my head is going to...

lottieloulou

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Clicking all over

I'm into my sixth month of PMR and tapering. Now on 7 mg per day. I am noticing much increased clicking all over but especially in the neck and head. Also...

I'm into my sixth month of PMR and tapering. Now on 7 mg per day. I am noticing ...

jezzard

•3 years ago

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Legs: blood circulation

I am now on 5mg prednisolone and the PMR discomfort and particularly stiffness are much improved. Over the last few months my right leg appears blotchy as if...

I am now on 5mg prednisolone and the PMR discomfort and particularly stiffness a...

Marigold3

•3 years ago

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Retiring early, does anyone know about financial benefits in uk

After struggling at work with Pmr for 2 years 4 months I’m not sure I can continue working. Currently reducing from 8.5 to 8mg pred. I have reduced my hours...

After struggling at work with Pmr for 2 years 4 months I’m not sure I can contin...

Iloveholidays

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Does Lanzrapole inhibit your body from absorbing nutrients and minerals fronlm Vegetables/fruit etc ?

I have heard this a couple of times which if true is not good is it ! 😱 All replies welcome.

I have heard this a couple of times which if true is not good is it ! 😱 All rep...

Shyandretiring

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Initial pred level

New here. I was recently diagnosed with PMR. At first it seemed I might have GCA but a biopsy rule it out. Because of that I started at 60 mg and after a week...

New here. I was recently diagnosed with PMR. At first it seemed I might have GCA...

Here1am

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Abnormal Iron Studies Results

A couple of weeks ago I experienced severe debilitating pain in the lower abdomen and lower back. I had developed a stomach upset that including a couple of...

A couple of weeks ago I experienced severe debilitating pain in the lower abdome...

golfnutter

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Is this a flare or something else going on

Haven’t posted on here for awhile, 7years with pmr, 4years on pred then 3 years on Leflunomide. Over the last few weeks from my buttock all the way down to the...

Haven’t posted on here for awhile, 7years with pmr, 4years on pred then 3 years ...

valrene

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling very low

Feeling very low, due to have hysteroscopy next week ,I fell and fractured my shoulder on Friday. Can't wash, can't do anything, can't even get dressed...

Feeling very low, due to have hysteroscopy next week ,I fell and fractured my sh...

maria40

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Urgent help needed

I dropped prednisone to 15 from 17.5 last night absolutely in agony my back and hips can I take 20 mg for couple days Thanks

I dropped prednisone to 15 from 17.5 last night absolutely in agony my back and...

Uglow

•3 years ago

38 Replies

Dont work out after JaB, heres my story

Well, I am in Pulmonary rehab 2 days a week and Physical therapy 2 days aweek. I was scheduled for my 2nd jab on a friday, and I also do pulmonary rehab on...

Well, I am in Pulmonary rehab 2 days a week and Physical therapy 2 days aweek. I...

weatherman69

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Sulfasalazine update

I started sulfasalazine at the end of January so this is week 15. Had vague symptoms over first few weeks especially nausea and a bit of diarrhoea. More...

I started sulfasalazine at the end of January so this is week 15. Had vague symp...

Lochy

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Korky 123

Hi can anyone help me,I had a blood test for PMR.I got results doctor says it read at 35,is this a high or low reading for inflammation.

Hi can anyone help me,I had a blood test for PMR.I got results doctor says it re...

Korkycat123

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Scleroderma joint pain

This past week I've had excruciating pain from the top of my leg down to my ankle in my left leg . Sometimes I have pain in my butt cheek 🙃 and it then...

This past week I've had excruciating pain from the top of my leg down to my ankl...

forevermu

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Should I increase pred after surgery?

I had outpatient surgery yesterday that went south—lots of bleeding, extreme weakness, nausea, etc., almost went to er. Hardly any sleep and no food in past...

I had outpatient surgery yesterday that went south—lots of bleeding, extreme wea...

Twopies

•3 years ago

21 Replies

So it's not PMR ??

Hi all, I was diagnosed at 52 last October by my UK GP and immediately put on pred (15mg) and immediately felt better ( although I was feeling a bit better...

Hi all, I was diagnosed at 52 last October by my UK GP and immediately put on pr...

Sydney0503

•3 years ago

14 Replies

15 yrs PMR and still going up&down

OMG so sick of this, been doing fantastic on 3 mgs thinking for the 9 th time I have cracked this at last , but NO ! . After 2 weeks of extreme fatigue and the...

OMG so sick of this, been doing fantastic on 3 mgs thinking for the 9 th time I ...

Avadip12

•3 years ago

4 Replies

How does Bisoprolol react with steroids?

I've had PMR for about 4 years. Prednisolone restored my life to me once I was diagnosed. Before that I had high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, and...

I've had PMR for about 4 years. Prednisolone restored my life to me once I was d...

Pris80

•3 years ago

21 Replies

synacthen query

Some months ago the medical centre clinical pharmacist phoned me to check my medication and advised that I attend for my esr blood test. As I had reduced pred...

Some months ago the medical centre clinical pharmacist phoned me to check my med...

dolphin39

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Worried

I am newly diagnosed and also suffered a small pleural effusion . My worry is my inflammatory markers are still high crf is 200 and esr 70 . On 15mg of...

I am newly diagnosed and also suffered a small pleural effusion . My worry is ...

Bev61

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Nails

Has anyone had trouble with their nails while on Steroids? I started taking them in August 2019 and never seemed to have much trouble with my nails then and...

Has anyone had trouble with their nails while on Steroids? I started taking them...

Phed

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Random

When you come by I will not plump the cushions, clear away the cup and crumbs, letters, bills and books. Nor smooth the crumpled sheet. But in my mind I will...

When you come by I will not plump the cushions, clear away the cup and crumbs, l...

softekcom

•3 years ago

2 Replies

My biggest helper

First thing every morning I look for my “email” from you. I feel guided and cared for by you all. Your advice is amazing. My trust in you you is the best. Xxx

First thing every morning I look for my “email” from you. I feel guided and care...

Uglow

•3 years ago

3 Replies

New diagnose ?

Hello all, I’m new here, I am 49 years old and my rheumatologist is suspecting PMR, I am having complaints of pain in bilateral thighs, knees and since last...

Hello all, I’m new here, I am 49 years old and my rheumatologist is suspecting P...

Illie

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Not again !

Five and a half years down the line. I can't believe I finally finished prednisilone on the 30th April only to start with symptoms of polymyalgia! I was...

Five and a half years down the line. I can't believe I finally finished prednisi...

Pamela60

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Calcium supplements

About a week ago Mrs Nails put up a wonderfully clear and informative post ,about Alendronic Acid. (Mrs Nails, your work is so much appreciated.) I was very...

About a week ago Mrs Nails put up a wonderfully clear and informative post ,abou...

Tiredcat

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Has pmr gone into remission

I’ve noticed a change in my symptoms over the past couple of months. I had blood results showing Zero signs of inflammation which was followed by an...

I’ve noticed a change in my symptoms over the past couple of months. I had blood...

Leepeelee

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Early Retirement

Just wondering if anyone has taken/been granted ill health early retirement due to PMR?

Just wondering if anyone has taken/been granted ill health early retirement due ...

MiloCollie

•3 years ago

32 Replies

Shingles vaccine

I'm booked to have a Shingles jab shortly. Has anyone had this while on Prednisolone? Were you okay? Any side effects.

I'm booked to have a Shingles jab shortly. Has anyone had this while on Predniso...

guineapigharriet

•3 years ago

12 Replies

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PMRGCAuk

All posts for May 2021

Eliquis and Pred.

Inflamed neck arteries/GCA?.

Clicking all over

Legs: blood circulation

Retiring early, does anyone know about financial benefits in uk

Does Lanzrapole inhibit your body from absorbing nutrients and minerals fronlm Vegetables/fruit etc ?

Initial pred level

Abnormal Iron Studies Results

Is this a flare or something else going on

Feeling very low

Urgent help needed

Dont work out after JaB, heres my story

Sulfasalazine update

Korky 123

Scleroderma joint pain

Should I increase pred after surgery?

So it's not PMR ??

15 yrs PMR and still going up&down

How does Bisoprolol react with steroids?

synacthen query

Worried

Nails

Random

My biggest helper

New diagnose ?

Not again !

Calcium supplements

Has pmr gone into remission

Early Retirement

Shingles vaccine

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