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Liver Function Tests - MTX

I have PMR/GCA/LVV and currently take 1mg Pred and 25mg Methotrexate. My latest blood results came through on my NHS app showing abnormalities on the liver...

I have PMR/GCA/LVV and currently take 1mg Pred and 25mg Methotrexate. My latest...

JanetRosslyn

•2 years ago

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Article on Immune System Mapping.

My apologies if this has already been posted. From the article: Finally, last but not least, the map will also provide a new understanding of the...

My apologies if this has already been posted. From the article: Finally, la...

Insight329

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Urinary Tract Infection

I think I am starting a UTI - usual symptoms - burning, cloudy urine etc. Only just started. Is this more common with PMR? I am taking large doses of...

I think I am starting a UTI - usual symptoms - burning, cloudy urine etc. Only ...

Miserere

•2 years ago

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Just read Kate Gilbert's excellent book polymyalgia . ..survival guide 2nd edition. So very grateful for all of her excellent research and honesty ! Feel...

Just read Kate Gilbert's excellent book polymyalgia . ..survival guide 2nd edit...

toniaell

•2 years ago

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Heavy head and tiredness

Hello, After an initial burst of energy, I've decided to opt for an easier life. I've had a heavy, slightly achey head and I have felt crashingly tired and...

Hello, After an initial burst of energy, I've decided to opt for an easier lif...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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PMR Flare up after Covid?

I am 67 years old and was diagnosed with PMR in 2016 and have been on Pred since then. I have managed to taper to 3.5 mg and whilst I’ve tried to get below...

I am 67 years old and was diagnosed with PMR in 2016 and have been on Pred since...

Jcarling

•2 years ago

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Serious flare but I'm not tapering

This is my first post. I've been here for some time, and most of my questions have been answered just by reading all the quality info available here. Now I'm...

This is my first post. I've been here for some time, and most of my questions ha...

pata63

•2 years ago

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Chronic Fatigue Treatment?

I’ve had PMR since April 2020. I started on Prednisone 20 mg/day and at 18 months, I had gradually reduced to 7 mg/day. When I tried to reduce to 6.5 mg/day, I...

I’ve had PMR since April 2020. I started on Prednisone 20 mg/day and at 18 month...

Macadoo

•2 years ago

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Could a fall cause a PMR Flare?

I took a misstep 10 days ago, falling with a sprained ankle, but no other injury. However, in the next few days, I began feeling my usual indicators of flare,...

I took a misstep 10 days ago, falling with a sprained ankle, but no other injury...

Purplecrow

•2 years ago

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PMRPro

just quietly wishing you a wonderful late Birthday greetings! I hope the next year brings less stress and more presents! And an extra glass of good vino!...

just quietly wishing you a wonderful late Birthday greetings! I hope the next y...

Purplecrow

•2 years ago

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knee problem

Hi lovely people Just wanted some advice PMR for 4 years on 4 mg Pred Had knee MRI due to discomfort last Nov and it showed v mild ligament wear and tear...

Hi lovely people Just wanted some advice PMR for 4 years on 4 mg Pred Had kn...

bakingD

•2 years ago

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Hot weather and Diarrhea TAPERING dilemna

In the three days of high heat temperatures in London last month I became ill with continual diarrhea. I wasn't eating much, I did take electrolytes, but it...

In the three days of high heat temperatures in London last month I became ill wi...

Bennijax

•2 years ago

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GCA tapering schedule prescribed for next 2 months (down from initial 40 mg dose in March), opinions?

Here is the tapering schedule I have been prescribed for the next 8 weeks. 2 weeks 15 mg, 2 weeks 12,5 mg, 2 weeks 11, 2 weeks 10 mg. So far I have...

Here is the tapering schedule I have been prescribed for the next 8 weeks. 2...

Dochaz

•2 years ago

61 Replies

Could this be a flare?

I’m 2 years into PMR and currently trying to reduce my Prednisolone from 8.5mg to 8 mg. This is my 4th attempt to get down to 8mg the last time being...

I’m 2 years into PMR and currently trying to reduce my Prednisolone from 8.5mg t...

Tiggy70

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Treatment of PMR - an interesting article

https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/pain/myofascial/inflammatory-arthritis/latest-advances-diagnosis-treatment-polymyalgia-rheumatica I quote from the...

https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/pain/myofascial/inflammatory-arthritis/l...

Exflex

•2 years ago

6 Replies

funny head....follow up

thankyou to everyone for your replies and good advice I called my doc surgery today asked to speak to another doc,she has agreed to blood tests, having...

thankyou to everyone for your replies and good advice I called my doc surger...

Lovetobe

•2 years ago

1 Reply

A broad introduction to human biology that you may find useful or interesting

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/human-biology?utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=MNT%20Daily%20News&utm_content=2022-08-04&apid=30728679

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/human-biology?utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_m...

PMRpro

Ambassador•2 years ago

10 Replies

Muscle ache. PMR?

Hi all. I was a fit 76 yo, dignosed with GCA some 10 years ago. I posted a few months back that I was hospitalised with CV19 end of last year for 15 weeks....

Hi all. I was a fit 76 yo, dignosed with GCA some 10 years ago. I posted a few...

tomh

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Sleepless in California

It has been quite some time since I’ve slept through the night. Been on Prednisone for 5 weeks 20mg tapering started on August 1st to 15 per rheumatologist...

It has been quite some time since I’ve slept through the night. Been on Prednis...

flygirl65

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Coping with working full time with PMR

I've read many helpful suggestions on this site on how to manage a heavy workload and PMR. I have a demanding job with a lot of responsibility. I have sought...

I've read many helpful suggestions on this site on how to manage a heavy workloa...

TooTiredTeacher

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Taking a much needed mental health break

Having a day at my local beach enjoying the sun and allowing myself a day off from worries . Finding this forum helpful and supportive so thank...

Having a day at my local beach enjoying the sun and allowing myself a day off f...

rachelbell

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Knee replacement

Morning my lovely friends! I have to have a knee replacement in the very near future. I am on 4 mg Pred, can probably get down to 3,5 mg. before I have it....

Morning my lovely friends! I have to have a knee replacement in the very near ...

Smokygirl

•2 years ago

33 Replies

bruises without bumps

dear fellow PMRs I am very conscious that the smallest knocks cause us to bruise and just this morning I noticed a new addition to my leg patchwork - do you...

dear fellow PMRs I am very conscious that the smallest knocks cause us to brui...

AnniesRyder5

•2 years ago

31 Replies

what is going on in posts?

In every post I have looked at this am everyone seems to be 49, an anaesthetist retired military etc. What is happening at HU?

In every post I have looked at this am everyone seems to be 49, an anaesthetist ...

herdysheep

•2 years ago

51 Replies

Actemra???

I am in California and was diagnosed with PMR in May of 2021 and, a month later, with GCA. I have reduced to 15 mg of prednisone (several times) and seem to be...

I am in California and was diagnosed with PMR in May of 2021 and, a month later,...

RivieraWelter

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Leflunomide

How are people on this drug managing with it? Any side effects?

Caloo650

•2 years ago

13 Replies

little survey

what’s the best time of day for you. Mine is late afternoon. When pred is well seated sometimes evening. Thanks 🌹🌹🌹🌹🍀🍀

what’s the best time of day for you. Mine is late afternoon. When pred is wel...

Ronzy

•2 years ago

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my new rummy 🥹🤔

can’t knock her. Gave me 12 boxes of pred 😱 A very good check over sent me for another chest X-ray blood test I was with her 40 minutes. Nothing positive yet...

can’t knock her. Gave me 12 boxes of pred 😱 A very good check over sent me for...

Ronzy

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Funny Head

hi does anyone have head ache like spaced out feelings,im finding it very hard to explain other than I feel not right. Went to docs she said its not GCA...

hi does anyone have head ache like spaced out feelings,im finding it very har...

Lovetobe

•2 years ago

44 Replies

Happy Birthday

Have a wonderful Birthday! 🎉🎂💐🎈🎉 Thanks for all that you do!

Baileyw06

•2 years ago

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All posts for August 2022

Liver Function Tests - MTX

Article on Immune System Mapping.

Urinary Tract Infection

thank you!

Heavy head and tiredness

PMR Flare up after Covid?

Serious flare but I'm not tapering

Chronic Fatigue Treatment?

Could a fall cause a PMR Flare?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PMRPro

knee problem

Hot weather and Diarrhea TAPERING dilemna

GCA tapering schedule prescribed for next 2 months (down from initial 40 mg dose in March), opinions?

Could this be a flare?

Treatment of PMR - an interesting article

funny head....follow up

A broad introduction to human biology that you may find useful or interesting

Muscle ache. PMR?

Sleepless in California

Coping with working full time with PMR

Taking a much needed mental health break

Knee replacement

bruises without bumps

what is going on in posts?

Actemra???

Leflunomide

little survey

my new rummy 🥹🤔

Funny Head

Happy Birthday

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PMRGCAuk

All posts for August 2022

Liver Function Tests - MTX

Article on Immune System Mapping.

Urinary Tract Infection

﻿thank you!

﻿Heavy head and tiredness

PMR Flare up after Covid?

Serious flare but I'm not tapering

Chronic Fatigue Treatment?

Could a fall cause a PMR Flare?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PMRPro

knee problem

Hot weather and Diarrhea TAPERING dilemna

﻿GCA tapering schedule prescribed for next 2 months (down from initial 40 mg dose in March), opinions?

Could this be a flare?

Treatment of PMR - an interesting article

﻿funny head....follow up

A broad introduction to human biology that you may find useful or interesting

Muscle ache. PMR?

Sleepless in California

Coping with working full time with PMR

﻿Taking a much needed mental health break

Knee replacement

bruises without bumps

what is going on in posts?

Actemra???

﻿Leflunomide

little survey

my new rummy 🥹🤔

﻿Funny Head

Happy Birthday

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

thank you!

Heavy head and tiredness

GCA tapering schedule prescribed for next 2 months (down from initial 40 mg dose in March), opinions?

funny head....follow up

Taking a much needed mental health break

Leflunomide

Funny Head