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Finally reached zero preds!

I was diagnosed with pmr almost 2 years ago. Started on 20mg preds, I’ve been tapering ever since. I am almost 2 weeks into my final taper (11 days) to be...

I was diagnosed with pmr almost 2 years ago. Started on 20mg preds, I’ve been ta...

Leepeelee

•3 years ago

32 Replies

Tongue issues

Hi I've been tested for GCA and came back negative all tests done by rheumy are negative but now started having tongue cramps/ stiffness hard to explain ,any...

Hi I've been tested for GCA and came back negative all tests done by rheumy are ...

Sharice21

•3 years ago

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Enteric or Non-enteric coated Pred

Here is a very interesting article I mentally scanned the document and the take away is plasma levels obtained from taking enteric-coated Pred tablets are...

Here is a very interesting article I mentally scanned the document and the take ...

Boss302Fan

•3 years ago

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Need to increase my weight

Good afternoon, I stopped having pred today , i want to increase my weight, i want to eat alot, more than before 🥲, So if i eat more calories from today did...

Good afternoon, I stopped having pred today , i want to increase my weight, i w...

Advidkc

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Condolences

So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your girls are in my prayers.

Italigirl

•3 years ago

1 Reply

This and that...

I had my third covid jab yesterday deliverered by a very personable young doctor who had me wishing for a moment that I was 25. He was quite chatty and...

I had my third covid jab yesterday deliverered by a very personable young doctor...

Marijo1951

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Letter from rheumatologist

Hi all I have received my last consultation letter please can you lovely people cast an eye. My CPR was within normal range My dexa numbers border line...

Hi all I have received my last consultation letter please can you lovely people ...

Uglow

•3 years ago

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Why am I shaky on prednisone

Diagnosed with GCA July 2021. Started with 60 mg prednisone. I continue to be weak and shaky. I thought it was because of prednisone but I’m now down to 10 mg...

Diagnosed with GCA July 2021. Started with 60 mg prednisone. I continue to be we...

nallufl24

•3 years ago

72 Replies

Cold feeling in pelvic

I have a cold feeling in my pelvic area, no pain at all. I've been diagnosed with Chlamydia and I took my meds yet it's still there....and idk if it's linked??

I have a cold feeling in my pelvic area, no pain at all. I've been diagnosed wit...

Unicornpoop314

•3 years ago

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Why PMRpro is being rather quiet

Many of you already know my husband has been very frail for some time. Our daughters arrived for their first post-Covid visit ten days ago and that coincided...

Many of you already know my husband has been very frail for some time. Our daugh...

PMRpro

Ambassador•3 years ago

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P M R Reducing

how quick can you come down from 15mg of prednisolone

potplants

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Mini Flare & Actions

I’m posting this to help those who aren’t sure what to do when a new dose makes them feel discomfort while attempting a taper by noting my approach for...

I’m posting this to help those who aren’t sure what to do when a new dose makes ...

Boss302Fan

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Nocturnal Hypertension

Pmr 20 years GCA ten, I have high blood pressure when I first wake up in the morning. 150 to 160 over 90 to 100. Blood pressure starts to go down...

Pmr 20 years GCA ten, I have high blood pressure when I first wake up in the ...

phebamom

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Worried about tapering from 40mg

I saw the rheumy today for the first time. I have been on 40mg pred for a month after starting on 15mg which got rid of all my PMR symptoms but not quite the...

I saw the rheumy today for the first time. I have been on 40mg pred for a month ...

Broseley

•3 years ago

23 Replies

A Lifechanging Disease

Forgive this extravagance but I want to share the response I made to a friend who cycles in the club I established in Hertfordshire CCA, asked me to read and...

Forgive this extravagance but I want to share the response I made to a friend wh...

cycli

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Rheumy does not believe vitamin K is useful

Just got back from my first rheumy appointment. I grilled him about all sorts if things including should I take Vitamin K with my calcium. He said there is no...

Just got back from my first rheumy appointment. I grilled him about all sorts if...

Broseley

•3 years ago

42 Replies

Dry eyes

Another quick question. Are dry eyes associated with PMR? I’ve been advised to use over the counter drops for this. I’ve tried a few without much success. Any...

Another quick question. Are dry eyes associated with PMR? I’ve been advised to u...

Hughie1951

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Ibuprofen

I’m just starting the staged taper from 3mg to 2mg prednisolone . I’ve led a life that has entailed a lot of wear and tear on my shoulders and hamstrings and...

I’m just starting the staged taper from 3mg to 2mg prednisolone . I’ve led a lif...

Hughie1951

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Covid

Anyone caught covid19 while on prednisolone?

Crommie

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Sound advice as always..

Dear Dorset Lady and PMRpro, thank you for your advice on tackling a flare a few weeks ago. I increased my dose of 3mg to 8mg for 10 days and felt great. I...

Dear Dorset Lady and PMRpro, thank you for your advice on tackling a flare a few...

Herman99

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Zoledronic acid and dental treatment

Good morning all. It's been a while since I have been active on the forum but read it regularly and I am aware that there has been discussion about...

Good morning all. It's been a while since I have been active on the forum but re...

scats

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Predisnolone for chest infection

I am currently on 2.5 mg of pred for PMR. I had chest infection & doctor prescribed 30 mg for 7 days. Will I beabketo go straight back to the low dose...

I am currently on 2.5 mg of pred for PMR. I had chest infection & doctor prescri...

Ndnd

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Is it a flair?

Check with your doc. That sounds like an extremely fast taper. Symptoms can return with a fast taper. Plus check blood.

Check with your doc. That sounds like an extremely fast taper. Symptoms can retu...

sew-lady

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Rheumatologist thinks I may have GCA

I saw my Rheumatologist today for my regular 3 month checkup. When she asked how my general health is I told her that my TMJ had been acting up and I've been...

I saw my Rheumatologist today for my regular 3 month checkup. When she asked how...

Amkoffee

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Alendronic Acid - any experience

Hi I’ve been in pred since June and just reduced to 7mg. Dr has now prescribed Alendronic Acid and having read the side effects especially on feeling unwell...

Hi I’ve been in pred since June and just reduced to 7mg. Dr has now prescribed A...

Anarion1

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Back groin

I have a back issue that is old fractured vertebrae and I’m in awful pain again with it I shall see Gp Monday but I also have bad left groin pain again and...

I have a back issue that is old fractured vertebrae and I’m in awful pain again ...

Uglow

•3 years ago

21 Replies

3rd Covid and Flu vaccine coming up

Has anyone had any problems with getting those jags together. X

Harrywogan

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Strong Finger Nails

Since January 2019 I have been eating a plain organic yogurt every day to combat calcium deterioration. Have recently noticed that my nails are stronger than...

Since January 2019 I have been eating a plain organic yogurt every day to combat...

Artandpoetry

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Shingrix for immunosuppressed people

This is the article: https://www.gponline.com/gps-roll-non-live-shingles-vaccine-immunocompromised-patients/article/1725247 Perhaps I have misread it.

This is the article: https://www.gponline.com/gps-roll-non-live-shingles-vaccine...

SheffieldJane

•3 years ago

43 Replies

Drug Interactions……

Patients can often be confused about mixing Prescription Drugs with Supplements & Vitamins. Even Prescribed Drugs need checking against each other for...

Patients can often be confused about mixing Prescription Drugs with Supplements ...

MrsNails

•3 years ago

12 Replies

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All posts for October 2021

Finally reached zero preds!

Tongue issues

Enteric or Non-enteric coated Pred

Need to increase my weight

Condolences

This and that...

Letter from rheumatologist

Why am I shaky on prednisone

Cold feeling in pelvic

Why PMRpro is being rather quiet

P M R Reducing

Mini Flare & Actions

Nocturnal Hypertension

Worried about tapering from 40mg

A Lifechanging Disease

Rheumy does not believe vitamin K is useful

Dry eyes

Ibuprofen

Covid

Sound advice as always..

Zoledronic acid and dental treatment

Predisnolone for chest infection

Is it a flair?

Rheumatologist thinks I may have GCA

Alendronic Acid - any experience

Back groin

3rd Covid and Flu vaccine coming up

Strong Finger Nails

Shingrix for immunosuppressed people

Drug Interactions……

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