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5-htp for adrenal insufficiency?

I've just read a bunch of articles about 5-htp (an amino acid precursor to serotonin) stimulating the HPA axis and increasing cortisol levels. Has anyone...

I've just read a bunch of articles about 5-htp (an amino acid precursor to serot...

sferios

•6 months ago

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Doctor visit but pay twice since you don't see a doctor but instead a FNP?

First 2 visits to the Rheumatologist, I saw a medical doctor. My out of pocket specialist cost is $40, I expected that. But my next 2 visits, same office, I...

First 2 visits to the Rheumatologist, I saw a medical doctor. My out of pocket ...

sdowney717

•6 months ago

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Sore Painful Tongue plus Mouth Ulcers once Pred

Hi everyone. I have developed a reall y sore painful Tongue at o ne side an d loads of Ulcers on bottom Lip at opposite side. Looked online an d apparently...

Hi everyone. I have developed a reall y sore painful Tongue at o ne side an d l...

Attic

•6 months ago

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Shingrix vaccine for immunosuppressed people aged 50+

I thought I would just post this from the gov.uk website because I have just a bit of struggle convincing our surgery that I was eligible, so maybe other...

I thought I would just post this from the gov.uk website because I have just a b...

Sharitone

•6 months ago

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Statins, take or not,

Hi, may have asked this before so forgive me for repeating it again, doc giving me the chance to reduce cholesterol on my own before statins,I've heard a lot...

Hi, may have asked this before so forgive me for repeating it again, doc giving ...

Harrywogan

•6 months ago

34 Replies

How much yogurt do you take with Predisolone

There's lots of information about taking Pred with yoghurt in place of Lansoprazole but no mention of how much to take - one spoonful, 250g tub or more? Has...

There's lots of information about taking Pred with yoghurt in place of Lansopra...

Yorksman

•6 months ago

33 Replies

what painkillers to take when on prednisolone.

this is my first post so i hope I have done this correctly. Husband is in a lot of pain and has been taking paracetamol every 4 hours....

this is my first post so i hope I have done this correctly. Husband ...

Jayjay27

•6 months ago

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Flare on the way ?

I'm on a slow taper of 0.5mg every 8 weeks which has been going well. I reduced to 3mg from 3.5 2 weeks ago and things have not felt quite right . I have had...

I'm on a slow taper of 0.5mg every 8 weeks which has been going well. I reduced ...

Jigsawlass

•6 months ago

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Prednisolone came down to fast

Hi everyone, I tried unsuccessfully to taper down from 10mg to 8mg and like Dorsetlady said it was too big a drop. And she was right I tried saying that I will...

Hi everyone, I tried unsuccessfully to taper down from 10mg to 8mg and like Dors...

Petertaffy

•6 months ago

12 Replies

COVID vaccine side effects

I have been on 11 1/2 mg of Prednisone and have been holding my own. Last Thursday I had my 7 th Moderna COVID booster. Since then I have been in terrible pain...

I have been on 11 1/2 mg of Prednisone and have been holding my own. Last Thursd...

Miacaro45

•6 months ago

15 Replies

Hip recovery .

Hi everyone , all is fine with my hip replacement im 4 weeks in .I am fine with pain etc but my problem is im limping more than i hoped and still get very...

Hi everyone , all is fine with my hip replacement im 4 weeks in .I am fine with ...

Viv54

•6 months ago

53 Replies

implant Surgery Tomorrow

The dental surgeon says to take 10 mg prednisolone in the morning before having the tooth extracted and implant put in. She knows I’m currently on 3-3.5 mg and...

The dental surgeon says to take 10 mg prednisolone in the morning before having ...

Janet57

•6 months ago

33 Replies

Alendronic Acid

I was told in my recent medication review not to take Adcal on the day I take Alendronic acid as they bind together and are lost- any thoughts? Been doing it...

I was told in my recent medication review not to take Adcal on the day I take Al...

Daffodilia

•6 months ago

25 Replies

melatonin

Having a hard time sleeping. I’m on 7 mg. Prednisone and on Actemra . Would it be ok for me to take melatonin?? Thanks for your replies. Shoshana

Having a hard time sleeping. I’m on 7 mg. Prednisone and on Actemra . Would it b...

Brooklynbridge

•6 months ago

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At Zero Pred for a bit more than a year - and a false alarm

So, ever since I got diagnosed with PMR I always wondered what was the cause. Seems nobody knows so leaves plenty of room to speculate. Has any interviews been...

So, ever since I got diagnosed with PMR I always wondered what was the cause. Se...

Boss302Fan

•6 months ago

8 Replies

flying by the seat of my pants

I have posted many times recently about my experience with symptoms of GCA. As many of you know Rhumy’s know only so much and think everything is just handled...

I have posted many times recently about my experience with symptoms of GCA. As m...

Plains

•6 months ago

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Long time no see.

I have not posted for a long time but I do follow the site . I had PMR in 2016 and did not react very well to the Pred. I managed to come off it completely...

I have not posted for a long time but I do follow the site . I had PMR in 2016...

May10

•6 months ago

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Immune disorders new research

Some time ago I posted a link to an interview where a researcher expressed optimism that research into the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the immune system could...

Some time ago I posted a link to an interview where a researcher expressed optim...

HeronNS

•6 months ago

14 Replies

Stargiver

After not posting for a long time I have done it twice over the last month complaining about pain commencing at about 3 am , a deep ache down my left leg from...

After not posting for a long time I have done it twice over the last month compl...

Stargiver

•6 months ago

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Flare?

I have been doing a slow taper from 8 -- two weeks at 7 1/2 and then two days on 7 and I am in pain again. Depressing. This is going to be a longer haul on...

I have been doing a slow taper from 8 -- two weeks at 7 1/2 and then two days on...

Paulagcl

•6 months ago

36 Replies

Is it really necessary to take Alendronic Acid with these results?

I am 72 years old and have been diagnosed with osteoporosis/osteoporotic (Iam not sure which as the report refers to both). The results of my tests are as...

I am 72 years old and have been diagnosed with osteoporosis/osteoporotic (Iam no...

NowandAgain

•6 months ago

9 Replies

Rheumy visit recently, going forward…..

had my 2-3 monthly Rheumy visit last week. I’m currently on 6.5mg….looking to taper down to 6 soon (delayed as I had a cold recently.) Touch wood, all...

had my 2-3 monthly Rheumy visit last week. I’m currently on 6.5mg….looking to ta...

Cfmad298601

•6 months ago

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Alendronic Acid

I wondered if there is a suggestion on how long one should take Alendronic Acid. I started when i was about 64 ( I am now 79). I worked as a nurse in the...

I wondered if there is a suggestion on how long one should take Alendronic Acid....

Booge_15

•6 months ago

28 Replies

GCA diagnostic dilemma

Thank you everyone who has helped so far. Last night I had a message from Rheumy saying I should go to the hospital for an emergency biopsy, with the headache...

Thank you everyone who has helped so far. Last night I had a message from Rheum...

Predderman2020

•6 months ago

56 Replies

Prednisolone And Thinning Skin

Hi, I don’t post on here very often but I have a problem that I would like to share. I have been on Prednisolone for about eight years, since I was diagnosed...

Hi, I don’t post on here very often but I have a problem that I would like to sh...

Geodesic

•6 months ago

18 Replies

Joint pain classes

Well! Our Nuffield Joint Pain class teacher is going to be doing 2 days a week at Barbican Nuffield. Aren't you Londoners lucky? Certainly helped me. No sticks...

Well! Our Nuffield Joint Pain class teacher is going to be doing 2 days a week a...

Nagswoman

•6 months ago

4 Replies

Pmr and Hip OA

Hi. Very new to this site. I was diagnosed with hip OA and has had a Lt THR in August. Iwas diagnosed with PMR sept 2022 and was tapering my prednisolne dose....

Hi. Very new to this site. I was diagnosed with hip OA and has had a Lt THR in A...

Trippyy

•6 months ago

22 Replies

Reasons to be cheerful my good spirits.

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SheffieldJane

•6 months ago

27 Replies

stiffness with reduction plan

I started on 20 mg of prednisolone early July and had reduced to 12mg by mid September without any problems. I caught Covid and pain returned but only in my...

I started on 20 mg of prednisolone early July and had reduced to 12mg by mid Sep...

Nanatoo

•6 months ago

19 Replies

At zero prednisone, almost a week

Feel a little stiff and sore in the am, but no obvious need for prednisone. I also cut back methotrexate from 6 pills 12mg to 5 pills weekly. Will see Rheumy...

Feel a little stiff and sore in the am, but no obvious need for prednisone. I a...

sdowney717

•6 months ago

12 Replies

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All posts for October 2023

5-htp for adrenal insufficiency?

Doctor visit but pay twice since you don't see a doctor but instead a FNP?

Sore Painful Tongue plus Mouth Ulcers once Pred

Shingrix vaccine for immunosuppressed people aged 50+

Statins, take or not,

How much yogurt do you take with Predisolone

what painkillers to take when on prednisolone.

Flare on the way ?

Prednisolone came down to fast

COVID vaccine side effects

Hip recovery .

implant Surgery Tomorrow

Alendronic Acid

melatonin

At Zero Pred for a bit more than a year - and a false alarm

flying by the seat of my pants

Long time no see.

Immune disorders new research

Stargiver

Flare?

Is it really necessary to take Alendronic Acid with these results?

Rheumy visit recently, going forward…..

Alendronic Acid

GCA diagnostic dilemma

Prednisolone And Thinning Skin

Joint pain classes

Pmr and Hip OA

Reasons to be cheerful my good spirits.

stiffness with reduction plan

At zero prednisone, almost a week

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