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dexa scan whilst on pred?

Not sure I will get a response to this question from you good people on here before the GP rings. I was never offered a dexa scan before being issued with...

Not sure I will get a response to this question from you good people on here bef...

Lclmlbls

•8 months ago

43 Replies

Red eye

Hi, I keep getting a red bloodshot eye. It's always the same eye and in the same place on the eye. Is this anything to do with PMR or a side effect of the...

Hi, I keep getting a red bloodshot eye. It's always the same eye and in the same...

Pusph

•8 months ago

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Statins and pred

is there anything I should be aware of when taking both? I suspect my doctor will be suggesting I take statins this afternoon in our telephone appointment due...

is there anything I should be aware of when taking both? I suspect my doctor wil...

Lclmlbls

•8 months ago

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9 years PMR and counting!

Hello all, firstly, I cannot express my gratitude for this site well enough. It has educated me, waylaid my apprehensions and relieved my moments of aloneness...

Hello all, firstly, I cannot express my gratitude for this site well enough. It ...

AussieKid

•8 months ago

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Flare

I had been doing so well, tapering slowly and had been comfortable at 4mg for 2 months. I was just about to go to 3.5mg when I had the most awful flare. Pain...

I had been doing so well, tapering slowly and had been comfortable at 4mg for 2 ...

Larabobara

•8 months ago

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Magnesium and the heart

I stopped taking my magnesium supplement (not prescribed) about a month ago in the hope that my persistent morning diarrhoea would clear up. It hasn't. But I...

I stopped taking my magnesium supplement (not prescribed) about a month ago in t...

Broseley

•8 months ago

18 Replies

Cryotherapy

Has anyone tried cryotherapy for PMR? I’d be interested to know as it’s supposed to be reduce inflammation (as well as other benefits) . I am embedded in the...

Has anyone tried cryotherapy for PMR? I’d be interested to know as it’s supposed...

Windy183

•8 months ago

21 Replies

PMR Heavy Legs / Lead Legs / Low Energy

Hello, I haven't posted in a long time. I've read many articles. I didn't know what DSNS was until I went to the FAQ's and then tapering plans page. Both...

Hello, I haven't posted in a long time. I've read many articles. I didn't know w...

Me_2

•8 months ago

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Diverticulitis?

I've had symptoms of self diagnosed diverticulitis for the last week. I thought I'd Google'd it and it seems those on steroids have a higher mortality from it...

I've had symptoms of self diagnosed diverticulitis for the last week. I thought...

CoziNess

•8 months ago

7 Replies

Double Jab soon

COVID and Flu appointment in, has any of you lovely people had the double without any problems xx

COVID and Flu appointment in, has any of you lovely people had the double withou...

Harrywogan

•8 months ago

13 Replies

films

hi I am on 2mg steroids been on for a month it second time round I got to 2 mg as soon as I go down to 1 mg I get the pain in my muscles in shoulders and neck...

hi I am on 2mg steroids been on for a month it second time round I got to 2 mg a...

Movies5178

•8 months ago

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Ketogenic/Paleo diet

I have been following a ketogenic diet with very little dairy. It is very low carb and I've lost weight and generally feel better on it. However, a recent...

I have been following a ketogenic diet with very little dairy. It is very low c...

Miserere

•8 months ago

60 Replies

PMR and chronic fatigue syndrome- is there a link?

Hi everyone, I haven’t posted before but read all posts and comments daily and find the information very helpful Here’s my story…sorry if it’s too long… -...

Hi everyone, I haven’t posted before but read all posts and comments daily and ...

MegfromOz

•8 months ago

23 Replies

Anyone for macrocytosis?

I asked for a copy of a recent cardiology report where AF was diagnosed. The report mentions hypertension, PMR, OA, B12 deficiency (oral tablets) and mild...

I asked for a copy of a recent cardiology report where AF was diagnosed. The rep...

Hulotsholiday

•8 months ago

18 Replies

Fasting blood test query

I’ve been asked to book a fasting blood test next week. It’s at 10.00am. I take it this is a 12 hour fast. Do I take meds first thing as usual with water?...

I’ve been asked to book a fasting blood test next week. It’s at 10.00am. I take...

Bluey-1

•8 months ago

9 Replies

The proof is in the pudding

I decided to omit processed sugar and some grains from my diet. Not eating cakes, biscuits chocolate, bread for about a month my pain level dropped...

I decided to omit processed sugar and some grains from my diet. Not eating cakes...

Johnnysmith49

•8 months ago

19 Replies

Update on unexplained lack of pain !

Thank you soo much for all your well wishes and I do appreciate the humour 😂😂 because I know it's well meant .Yes I am resting a lot so I expect that is...

Thank you soo much for all your well wishes and I do appreciate the humour 😂😂 ...

Comben

•8 months ago

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Update.

I contacted this forum, for the first time, just over 4 months ago as I had reduced my steroids from 5mg to 2.5mg and I felt ill. I was concerned that my PMR...

I contacted this forum, for the first time, just over 4 months ago as I had red...

Pjso

•8 months ago

8 Replies

Does Pred cause Diarrhoea

does Pred cause diarrhoea, am on 3.5mgs a day

456again

•8 months ago

33 Replies

Breathlessness update

Thanks to the advice you gave me about other reasons for breathlessness than the Pred. I saw a senior GP in the same practice yesterday. He listened and...

Thanks to the advice you gave me about other reasons for breathlessness than the...

Motida

•8 months ago

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Raised ESr and CRP?

A couple of months ago I wrote that PMR had returned after a years absence. Doc insisted on blood test before pred. She called to say results normal. I checked...

A couple of months ago I wrote that PMR had returned after a years absence. Doc ...

MamaBeagle

•8 months ago

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STILL ON THE BED...MOSTLY..10TH WEEK

As some are aware, my back issues have been ongoing, but yesterday morning I woke with what feels like a cracked rib. Left side, bottom rib, tenderest spot...

As some are aware, my back issues have been ongoing, but yesterday morning I wok...

Missus835

•8 months ago

5 Replies

The home stretch

I am now taking 0.5 mg of Prednisolone every fifth day. I planned to extend it to every sixth day for the next couple of weeks and then to every seventh day...

I am now taking 0.5 mg of Prednisolone every fifth day. I planned to extend it ...

TheMoaningViolet

•8 months ago

44 Replies

should I reduce or not?

Before the weather turned hot I was in a good state and planned to reduce from 19 to 18 mg prednisolone today. But then the heat wave started; it's taken me...

Before the weather turned hot I was in a good state and planned to reduce from 1...

musicalJ

•8 months ago

3 Replies

Unexplained lack of PMR pains!

Hi, about 2weeks ago I broke my ankle , kitchen cabinet fell on it !! I had some good advice from Pmrpro . since then.I've had a few complications,...

Hi, about 2weeks ago I broke my ankle , kitchen cabinet fell on it !! I had som...

Comben

•8 months ago

60 Replies

My appointment with my Consultant

I kept my twelve monthly appointment with my Consultant yesterday about my GCA. I have been on 3mg of predisolone since having my last of three relapses. By...

I kept my twelve monthly appointment with my Consultant yesterday about my GCA...

prunus

•8 months ago

11 Replies

Truro Support Group Meeting

Anyone in Cornwall is most welcome to come along to our monthly meetings at Truro Golf Club. Family & carers are also very welcome to our informal meetings....

Anyone in Cornwall is most welcome to come along to our monthly meetings at Tru...

Pollyanna16

•8 months ago

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PMR/Prednisolone/Alendronic Acid

Thank you all for your posts and will now try to reduce even more slowly. !5 mg of Prednisolone was not enough, so have now increased to 17.5mg and are again...

Thank you all for your posts and will now try to reduce even more slowly. !5 mg ...

Blacksley

•8 months ago

18 Replies

Newly diagnosed

Hi all, i was diagnosed today with PMR, this is the 1st day of my journey into the unknown. Is there anyone who isn't on steroid treatment. I'm unable to have...

Hi all, i was diagnosed today with PMR, this is the 1st day of my journey into t...

Joann63

•8 months ago

9 Replies

injections in shoulder

enyone had it done 🤷🏽‍♂️how long did it last. Does it hurt. im a rite old softy 😲

enyone had it done 🤷🏽‍♂️how long did it last. Does it hurt. im a rite old sof...

Ronzy

•8 months ago

17 Replies

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All posts for September 2023

dexa scan whilst on pred?

Red eye

Statins and pred

9 years PMR and counting!

Flare

Magnesium and the heart

Cryotherapy

PMR Heavy Legs / Lead Legs / Low Energy

Diverticulitis?

Double Jab soon

films

Ketogenic/Paleo diet

PMR and chronic fatigue syndrome- is there a link?

Anyone for macrocytosis?

Fasting blood test query

The proof is in the pudding

Update on unexplained lack of pain !

Update.

Does Pred cause Diarrhoea

Breathlessness update

Raised ESr and CRP?

STILL ON THE BED...MOSTLY..10TH WEEK

The home stretch

should I reduce or not?

Unexplained lack of PMR pains!

My appointment with my Consultant

Truro Support Group Meeting

PMR/Prednisolone/Alendronic Acid

Newly diagnosed

injections in shoulder

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