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The malign impact of Prednisolone

If weaned off the steroid A Will any bone/muscle damage be repairable B Likewise the adrenal gland C Also irregular heart beat D Is the sledgehammer of this...

If weaned off the steroid A Will any bone/muscle damage be repairable B Likewise...

south_nutter

•2 years ago

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Spot pains.

I recently managed to reduce to 5 mg, I then started to get more pain and upped to 7 mg, the pain did not ease so I upped to 8 mg .I informed my GP,she said...

I recently managed to reduce to 5 mg, I then started to get more pain and upped ...

Gardenbay

•2 years ago

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Question about tapering.

I have been on prednisone for 2.5 years and this is my fourth taper. I used methotrexate this time. I have tapered to 12.5mg prednisone for about 2 weeks and...

I have been on prednisone for 2.5 years and this is my fourth taper. I used meth...

mgrogers99

•2 years ago

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Do you ever worry that something else is happening in your body?

As I lie awake feeling very sorry for myself with back pain and rib pain and pains in my arms and feeling energy less and downright poorly tonight and...

As I lie awake feeling very sorry for myself with back pain and rib pain and pai...

Lyndalou62

•2 years ago

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Gastritis

Gastritis query My Rheumy started me on Etoricixib and it gave me awful gastritis, so stopped the drug and it settled almost back to normal then one day I took...

Gastritis query My Rheumy started me on Etoricixib and it gave me awful gastriti...

bakingD

•2 years ago

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Rough few months

It has been a long time since I have posted. I have had a very rough few months. Got down to 5mg and was doing relatively well till I did a 30 min walk. It was...

It has been a long time since I have posted. I have had a very rough few months....

TINYdes

•2 years ago

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New Year posts - from 4pm 31st Dec - end of 1st Jan 2022

Once again we'll be opening up the forum for people to share personal messages of well wishes for the new year from: 4pm on 31st December through to end of 1st...

Once again we'll be opening up the forum for people to share personal messages o...

Fran_Benson

Partner•2 years ago

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No political posts please

A reminder to steer away from political view points please. I know health and politics are linked but please keep your political commentary to your own social...

A reminder to steer away from political view points please. I know health and po...

Fran_Benson

Partner•2 years ago

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Unusual

VERY unusual!! I slept all night - no pain, no loo visits. Now 10am and am still pain free. Pick up pill box to realise I hadn't taken my pred OR pain...

VERY unusual!! I slept all night - no pain, no loo visits. Now 10am and am sti...

Constance13

•2 years ago

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Update on chest pain, a year later

I posted a question regarding my husband’s chest pain about a year ago. He had been diagnosed with PMR, then shortly after GCA 5years ago. Most of his pain had...

I posted a question regarding my husband’s chest pain about a year ago. He had b...

Nidgey

•2 years ago

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Stop emails from 1 community but not another

I dont want emails from PMR, but do want them from VasculitisUK

2534

•2 years ago

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COVID, steroids and tapering

I am recovering from Covid. It has been 3 weeks since diagnosis and hospitalization. I Was sick for a week prior to testing. What a miserable disease this is....

I am recovering from Covid. It has been 3 weeks since diagnosis and hospitalizat...

Linny3

•2 years ago

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AZ Jab could last for Life!!! ???

From the Telegraph today AZ jab for most vulnerable ‘explains why UK’s recent death toll trails Europe’...

From the Telegraph today AZ jab for most vulnerable ‘explains why UK’s recent de...

piglette

•2 years ago

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Off prednisolone

Tapered very slowly but took my final dosage just over 3 weeks ago. Have some stiffness in neck at shoulders but I can cope. My question is, "Has anyone else...

Tapered very slowly but took my final dosage just over 3 weeks ago. Have some st...

Karendeena

•2 years ago

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Email notification

I too have had no email notifications, only the one a day which shows them all. I am assuming there is a problem which will be sorted after the holiday period.

I too have had no email notifications, only the one a day which shows them all. ...

Koalajane

•2 years ago

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Can I have some advice please

PMR diagnosed two years ago, put on 20mg and have gradually (thanks Dorset Lady) been reducing really slowly with no ill effects at all. Had got down to one...

PMR diagnosed two years ago, put on 20mg and have gradually (thanks Dorset Lady)...

Dorsetgirl17

•2 years ago

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Not a happy bunny me !

HU's Christmas present to me has been to not send me a single email notification for the last 2 days. Which wouldn't be so bad as I have been on the forum...

HU's Christmas present to me has been to not send me a single email notification...

PMRpro

Ambassador•2 years ago

New person taking Prednisilone for PMR

Hi- any chat on pmr gratefully received. On day 5 of Prednisilone (15mg). Much better but still a bit sore in places. Can turn in bed tho 🎉.

Hi- any chat on pmr gratefully received. On day 5 of Prednisilone (15mg). Much ...

Fiddlemum

•2 years ago

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New to this

I have been stiff and sore since June. I had terrible cough/virus. Stiffness and soreness started then. Been in quite a bit of pain. Could hardly get up stairs...

I have been stiff and sore since June. I had terrible cough/virus. Stiffness and...

Fiddlemum

•2 years ago

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What can I take when Prednisolone is out of stock at the chemist?

Prednisolone is out of stock all over Greece. I'm on 5mg daily but as soon as I stop the pain comes back so I'm a bit desperate. Does anyone know what I can...

Prednisolone is out of stock all over Greece. I'm on 5mg daily but as soon as I...

SlowboatToTheIslands

•2 years ago

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COVID 19 and treatment

Just thought I’d post about my experience trying to obtain the new covid treatment for those classed as being at risk of severe illness if covid positive.I...

Just thought I’d post about my experience trying to obtain the new covid treatme...

Stocdeb

•2 years ago

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Coming clean….positive LFT….

Hi all Glad to see so many Christmas greetings and that lots of us seem to be having a better time than last year😊 However, surely I can’t be the only one...

Hi all Glad to see so many Christmas greetings and that lots of us seem to be ha...

Nextoneplease

•2 years ago

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I have corona virus should I increase my prednisolone

Had PMR GCA for three nearly four years currently on 5 msg. Should I increase as I have tested positive for covid. What dose is advised please. Thank you for...

Had PMR GCA for three nearly four years currently on 5 msg. Should I increase as...

Reddev

•2 years ago

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Christmas thanks

Dear Friends, Thank you for your wonderful posts, they have been invaluable to me over the many many years I have had PCR and GCA. May I take this opportunity...

Dear Friends, Thank you for your wonderful posts, they have been invaluable to m...

Mgt1234

•2 years ago

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Thank you

As a relative newbie to the site, I would like to thank everyone who gave me great, helpful advice when I needed it most and to everyone who shared their...

As a relative newbie to the site, I would like to thank everyone who gave me gre...

Poll8

•2 years ago

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Merry Christmas

I hope everyone has had a great day. There has only been my husband and I today but it has been lovely and we are seeing our son and daughter in law for a...

I hope everyone has had a great day. There has only been my husband and I today...

Koalajane

•2 years ago

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A 2021 Christmas greeting from PMRpro

You have all been very quiet - so I'l just say I hope you have all had a very good day with no PMR/GCA related problems! This is my Christmas corner - the...

You have all been very quiet - so I'l just say I hope you have all had a very go...

PMRpro

Ambassador•2 years ago

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Seasons greetings

Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year.

Ana-16

•2 years ago

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Christmas

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy & Healthy New Year!🎄🥳

Shanghi

•2 years ago

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Have a question RE tapering. Understand going slow but not sure I get exactly how to do.

I had a flare so added 5 that took me to 15. Stayed there for a while then to 10. On 10 for almost a month but have pain in hands and arm. Does one persist or...

I had a flare so added 5 that took me to 15. Stayed there for a while then to 10...

Artwatercolour

•2 years ago

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All posts for December 2021

The malign impact of Prednisolone

Spot pains.

Question about tapering.

Do you ever worry that something else is happening in your body?

Gastritis

Rough few months

New Year posts - from 4pm 31st Dec - end of 1st Jan 2022

No political posts please

Unusual

Update on chest pain, a year later

Stop emails from 1 community but not another

COVID, steroids and tapering

AZ Jab could last for Life!!! ???

Off prednisolone

Email notification

Can I have some advice please

Not a happy bunny me !

New person taking Prednisilone for PMR

New to this

What can I take when Prednisolone is out of stock at the chemist?

COVID 19 and treatment

Coming clean….positive LFT….

I have corona virus should I increase my prednisolone

Christmas thanks

Thank you

Merry Christmas

A 2021 Christmas greeting from PMRpro

Seasons greetings

Christmas

Have a question RE tapering. Understand going slow but not sure I get exactly how to do.

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