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Any ideas, Anybody... What could this be?

I just don't know anymore. I'm so weary of seeing blank faces in the medical profession, to be honest some I believe just don't care! I can hardly eat. A few...

I just don't know anymore. I'm so weary of seeing blank faces in the medical pro...

Poppy_the_cat

•2 years ago

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Accidental double-dose of Prednisone in one day?

I take 15mg each morning but tonight took it a second time (brain fog). Do I take the full dose again in the morning? Have been on 15mg since began it in early...

I take 15mg each morning but tonight took it a second time (brain fog). Do I tak...

Greytree

•2 years ago

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Appointments and medicines

I have a Abdomen and Pelvic scan next week and have not to have food for 6 hours before. My appointment is 1100. Should I wait to take my Pred. No milk or...

I have a Abdomen and Pelvic scan next week and have not to have food for 6 hours...

Suffererc

•2 years ago

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Pmr

Got a second appointment with rheumatologist in a few weeks just wondered what questions to ask her as to about going back to work as I’m a cleaner and finding...

Got a second appointment with rheumatologist in a few weeks just wondered what q...

MarilynRose

•2 years ago

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Rheumatologist telephone appointment

First since May 2021. He did the most talking! I mentioned I was slowly tapering at 0,5mg every three to four weeks and he agreed it was a good idea. Said my...

First since May 2021. He did the most talking! I mentioned I was slowly tapering...

Rosina1871

•2 years ago

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Cataract advice please.

Cataracts. Slightly disappointing news from eye specialist today. I am on 10-11 mgs, And dead-slowing now. He saw a stage 1 (out of 4) cataract in my left...

Cataracts. Slightly disappointing news from eye specialist today. I am on 10-11 ...

Predderman2020

•2 years ago

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Fasting

I bought the Michael Mosley FAST 800 diet book as an xmas present to myself. In it there is a short article about a lady who had an undisclosed autoimmune...

I bought the Michael Mosley FAST 800 diet book as an xmas present to myself. In ...

Lyndalou62

•2 years ago

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Numbness and PMR?

What is going on???? Help I was ab look e to reduce to 4 1/2 mg of prednisone. I told the doctor that I wanted to come off the methotrexate to see how things...

What is going on???? Help I was ab look e to reduce to 4 1/2 mg of prednisone. I...

Plains

•2 years ago

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Linda

I am 69 years old. Was diagnosed with GCA 6 months ago.

Hidden

•2 years ago

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article in The Guardian link

Global spread of autoimmune disease blamed on western diet...

Bennijax

•2 years ago

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Yoghurt and preds

Hi all, and thanks for the daily help, Was diagnosed Nov 21 on 15 mg and have now tapered down to 10 mg, my question is is it ok to have daily yoghurt with my...

Hi all, and thanks for the daily help, Was diagnosed Nov 21 on 15 mg and have n...

Mictaker

•2 years ago

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Prednisolone and Methotrexate prescribed by Consultant

I have been following this site since diagnosed and have found encouragement and solace through my journey. After 2 months I was diagnosed with PMR and put on...

I have been following this site since diagnosed and have found encouragement and...

suelm

•2 years ago

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DorsetLady - contact

DorsetLady Hi DorsetLady, I have a close friend in St Ives who has just been diagnosised with PMR, is a bit anxious, and as she is just down the road from you...

DorsetLady Hi DorsetLady, I have a close friend in St Ives who has just been dia...

hiandri

•2 years ago

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Tapering symptoms

Hi, after GCA diagnosis June 2021 I have been gradually tapering my prednisolone dose but each time I get to 20mg I get right sided head pain and jaw pain and...

Hi, after GCA diagnosis June 2021 I have been gradually tapering my prednisolone...

Graciejack4

•2 years ago

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The usual problem

Hello you good people, and fellow sufferers. I was diagnosed with PMR in 2014. Started off on 20mm of Pred, worked a treat. Since then I have gotten down to...

Hello you good people, and fellow sufferers. I was diagnosed with PMR in 2014. S...

Southmead

•2 years ago

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Jaw discomfort

Hi Everyone. ..GCA diagnosed in September 2021. ..mainly on persistent headache and high inflamation bloods. Started on 40mg. Now on 15. Couple of days of jaw...

Hi Everyone. ..GCA diagnosed in September 2021. ..mainly on persistent headache ...

Temoral

•2 years ago

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Auto immune disease linked to western diet - article in The Guardian

https://amp.theguardian.com/science/2022/jan/08/global-spread-of-autoimmune-disease-blamed-on-western-diet

https://amp.theguardian.com/science/2022/jan/08/global-spread-of-autoimmune-dise...

Broseley

•2 years ago

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Leflunomide

I have no direction from a rheumatologist yet so I am curious about the procedure for weaning prednisone after two months of Leflunomide. Currently at 8.5 MG...

I have no direction from a rheumatologist yet so I am curious about the procedur...

Alebeau

•2 years ago

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How does my friend join the Forum

I was diagnosed with PMR over four years ago and over the years have contributed to and gained info from the forum. My friend has just been diagnosed and was...

I was diagnosed with PMR over four years ago and over the years have contributed...

Maryis80

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Impact of covid pandemic on rheumatology patients and clinicians - latest article

I think I brought this to your attention when the study was recruiting - so here are the results....

I think I brought this to your attention when the study was recruiting - so here...

PMRpro

Ambassador•2 years ago

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Sinusitis with PRM

This is more of an irritation rather than a real health problem, however over the last three weeks when I've been reducing my prednisolone I've been sneezing a...

This is more of an irritation rather than a real health problem, however over th...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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What might underlie developing an autoimmune disorder? Interesting article in the Guardian today.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/jan/08/global-spread-of-autoimmune-disease-blamed-on-western-diet One of the things I try to convey is the wide range...

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/jan/08/global-spread-of-autoimmune-dise...

PMRpro

Ambassador•2 years ago

57 Replies

Thanks

Thanks to everyone that responded to my problem I will listen and try everything that you guys have mentioned.

Thanks to everyone that responded to my problem I will listen and try everything...

Shortfoot

•2 years ago

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Tiredness

Hi all, I never really understood when people said they were having extreme tiredness cause I have only ever felt tired and needed afternoon nap but nothing...

Hi all, I never really understood when people said they were having extreme tire...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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What about Pepcid (famotidine)?

I am in the US and take OTC Pepcid (Famotidine) for the stomach effects of Pred. I notice that in the forum, most of you are taking other acid reducers....

I am in the US and take OTC Pepcid (Famotidine) for the stomach effects of Pred....

LIVEORDIEHEREIAM

•2 years ago

35 Replies

Marshmallow root powder

Somebody posted that this was a good alternative to omeprazoke fir digestive problems when on pred… I bought some today but it has no directions on packet. Can...

Somebody posted that this was a good alternative to omeprazoke fir digestive pro...

Bedwell

•2 years ago

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To taper or not to taper. That is the question.

I usually manage to find answers to any queries I might have in the daily posts or in the FAQ’s, but I need a bit of advice on this one please. Myself & my...

I usually manage to find answers to any queries I might have in the daily posts ...

Cact

•2 years ago

39 Replies

Sleep

Hi In July 2021 my pain started I noticed if I sat to long when getting up I had a hard time because I was stiff but once I got moving it was ok.Then it got so...

Hi In July 2021 my pain started I noticed if I sat to long when getting up I had...

Shortfoot

•2 years ago

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Perhaps some encouragement for newbie PMR sufferers.

Brief history; diagnosed with PMR in Feb 21. Prescribed 15mg Prednisolone but that didn't work at all. Went up to 25mg and blessed relief from the pain. Stayed...

Brief history; diagnosed with PMR in Feb 21. Prescribed 15mg Prednisolone but th...

Flivoless

•2 years ago

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Avoid people for 14 days after booster question please

Im sure I read government guidelines posted recently that we should avoid anyone who has had a jab or booster for 14 days. Can anyone remember it please or am...

Im sure I read government guidelines posted recently that we should avoid anyone...

HappyDiamonds

•2 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for January 2022

Any ideas, Anybody... What could this be?

Accidental double-dose of Prednisone in one day?

Appointments and medicines

Pmr

Rheumatologist telephone appointment

Cataract advice please.

Fasting

Numbness and PMR?

Linda

article in The Guardian link

Yoghurt and preds

Prednisolone and Methotrexate prescribed by Consultant

DorsetLady - contact

Tapering symptoms

The usual problem

Jaw discomfort

Auto immune disease linked to western diet - article in The Guardian

Leflunomide

How does my friend join the Forum

Impact of covid pandemic on rheumatology patients and clinicians - latest article

Sinusitis with PRM

What might underlie developing an autoimmune disorder? Interesting article in the Guardian today.

Thanks

Tiredness

What about Pepcid (famotidine)?

Marshmallow root powder

To taper or not to taper. That is the question.

Sleep

Perhaps some encouragement for newbie PMR sufferers.

Avoid people for 14 days after booster question please

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