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Emergency treatment for GCA blindness

I have just joined this forum, so excuse me as I am relatively new to this, My Mother has been dealing with GCA for over 5 years, and generally doing very...

I have just joined this forum, so excuse me as I am relatively new to this, My M...

DianaAdshead

•6 months ago

21 Replies

Follow up to back strain with a chest muscle strain. It never ends.

Hi again folks. You may remember I posted about straining a back muscle and feeling unwell. This happened 16 days ago and last Sunday I was hitching myself up...

Hi again folks. You may remember I posted about straining a back muscle and feel...

strawclutching

•6 months ago

18 Replies

increase dosage?

I think I’m doing the right thing but a little confirmation would help. Last evening I fell down a few stairs (tiredness I think) and have hurt my foot....

I think I’m doing the right thing but a little confirmation would help. Last eve...

Windy183

•6 months ago

8 Replies

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Insufficiency Fracture - likely cause - Prednisilone

I saw an orthopaedic Fracture surgeon last week following an MRI on my right knee to investigate knee pain. She reported a small meniscus tear and a small...

I saw an orthopaedic Fracture surgeon last week following an MRI on my right kne...

Greengarth

•6 months ago

42 Replies

neck cracking

hi just wondering if anyone else has cracking sounds when they move their head and neck,even my husband can hear it

hi just wondering if anyone else has cracking sounds when they move their head a...

Shaza123

•6 months ago

31 Replies

Steroids

Hi.i am just wondering when you come off steroids,do you still have to see drs at the hospital,because I haven't see one 8 months.i am am doing well.also does...

Hi.i am just wondering when you come off steroids,do you still have to see drs a...

Flosy

•6 months ago

11 Replies

To walk or not to walk?

I've recently been diagnosed with PMR and started on 15mg of Prednisolone which has now been reduced to 12mg. The meds are defiitely working but the stiffness...

I've recently been diagnosed with PMR and started on 15mg of Prednisolone which ...

CupOfEarlGrey

•6 months ago

24 Replies

PET scan

I was diagnosed with PMR in October last year started on 60 mgs prednisol which relieved my symptoms in 3 or 4 days.Started reducing by 10 mgs every 4 weeks in...

I was diagnosed with PMR in October last year started on 60 mgs prednisol which ...

NormaB

•6 months ago

5 Replies

How do I post a photograph please?

I’ve had a couple of attempts this morning of posting a photograph. Neither worked. I’ve looked in FAQs but can’t find anything there. Is there a simple way...

I’ve had a couple of attempts this morning of posting a photograph. Neither wor...

Tiggy70

•6 months ago

11 Replies

not a question, just an funny moment 🙄

friend of ours is having a big, 60th birthday party tonight, lots of people, food, drinks and live music….. Woke up this morning with a corner bloodshot eye...

friend of ours is having a big, 60th birthday party tonight, lots of people, foo...

Cfmad298601

•6 months ago

11 Replies

There’s no point to this post

Hi everyone, hope you’re all as well as can be. I’m approximately 3 1/2 years into this PMR. Sometimes it gets me down. I’ve been trying to start Humira...

Hi everyone, hope you’re all as well as can be. I’m approximately 3 1/2 years i...

Bramble2000

•6 months ago

25 Replies

Grumpy Old Lady in Pain - am I being too cynical?

I had an unpleasant experience at my very recently previous practice. I’ve been back in the UK for five years and only used the practice a handful of times. I...

I had an unpleasant experience at my very recently previous practice. I’ve been ...

Loco99

•6 months ago

16 Replies

Help with "sick day rules"

Hello, It's been a while. I am struggling and need some dose guidance please. My normal dose is 10mg per day. I delivered Mark to hospital on Sunday for a...

Hello, It's been a while. I am struggling and need some dose guidance please. ...

IdasMum

•6 months ago

12 Replies

Normal cortisol levels

Hello, I'm 52, lost my job and my way as a human. I was diagnosed with PMR in Sept 2022. I have been prescribed higher mg of prednisolone however 10mg/7.5mg...

Hello, I'm 52, lost my job and my way as a human. I was diagnosed with PMR in S...

Bargin_ninja

•6 months ago

22 Replies

Anyone tried hyperbaric Oxygen therapy?

My bestie who is battling ovarian cancer is using this as part of her overcoming cancer plan and reckons it really helps. It gives her a boost of energy and...

My bestie who is battling ovarian cancer is using this as part of her overcoming...

tangocharlie

•6 months ago

31 Replies

Golden wedding Anniversary today.

I can hardly believe we have been married fifty years.My husband has been my rock for so many years.He has been there through my battle with hypothyroidism,RA...

I can hardly believe we have been married fifty years.My husband has been my roc...

Bella59

•6 months ago

15 Replies

Pred Reduction & Vertigo Medication

I saw my GP this week and she agrees that many of my issues are reactions to Pred. Good news is we’ve agreed to drop to 9mg for 4 weeks and I’ve been...

I saw my GP this week and she agrees that many of my issues are reactions to Pre...

SpaghettiWestern99

•6 months ago

8 Replies

"Scientists achieve breakthrough in treating 'neglected' polymyalgia rheumatica" - that's the headline but don't get too excited ...

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231025/Scientists-achieve-breakthrough-in-treating-neglected-polymyalgia-rheumatica.aspx?utm_source=news_medical_newsletter&

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231025/Scientists-achieve-breakthrough-in-tr...

PMRpro

Ambassador•6 months ago

55 Replies

Feeling Normal?

What I wouldn't give to wake up on just one morning feeling like my old self. Full of energy and ready for a long days work,cycling the hills, working on the...

What I wouldn't give to wake up on just one morning feeling like my old self. Fu...

cycli

•6 months ago

90 Replies

Tummy troubles...any need to increase pred

Long awaited holiday, but with IBS rearing it's head ...First bloating, then one bout of diarrhea. Having a day of rest, but should I increase pred from...

Long awaited holiday, but with IBS rearing it's head ...First bloating, then one...

Temoral

•6 months ago

41 Replies

Slow healing.

Have been on Prednisolone for 5years , have currently tried dropping to 7mg. I had a bad leg wound on August 15th .It is taking a long time to heal . My wound...

Have been on Prednisolone for 5years , have currently tried dropping to 7mg. I h...

Barbaracole

•6 months ago

52 Replies

Progress

After just over seven months have finally made it to 10mg prednisolone (from 50mg) and feel like celebrating ! I would not be in this position if it were not...

After just over seven months have finally made it to 10mg prednisolone (from 50m...

Body_bonkers

•6 months ago

13 Replies

Tapered off- but....

I posted a few weeks ago saying I'd managed to taper off in May, after 4 years. However I was anxious about taking my flu and COVID boosters. Well- I had them...

I posted a few weeks ago saying I'd managed to taper off in May, after 4 years. ...

Portobello

•6 months ago

9 Replies

Password issue

Am unable to log into the site for weeks now. Can't recall my password. No option to change it?

Am unable to log into the site for weeks now. Can't recall my password. No opt...

lkcreedon

•6 months ago

5 Replies

lowering prednisolone

I have had pmg since last September and have very gradually lowered my dose from 15mg to 1mg. which I have been on for the last six weeks. I decided to try...

I have had pmg since last September and have very gradually lowered my dose from...

Guilluame

•6 months ago

20 Replies

Low dose naltrexone for PMR?

Has anyone tried LDN for PMR? One of my doctors suggested it.

emmamom

•6 months ago

9 Replies

prednisone and antibiotics

Has anyone had a problem with antibiotics wiping out prednisone. Was down to 2.5-lowest in 8 years. Took antibiotics (Bactrim) and all old PMR symptoms came...

Has anyone had a problem with antibiotics wiping out prednisone. Was down to 2.5...

Cycles4fun

•6 months ago

2 Replies

Prescribed Naproxine 250 twice a day for hip bursitis is that dangerous with Pred

I was prescribed Naproxine 250 twice a day yesterday for bursitis ? on right hip. Pain is so bad dr. gave a steroid injection. Suggested I take up to 4g...

I was prescribed Naproxine 250 twice a day yesterday for bursitis ? on righ...

Motida

•6 months ago

7 Replies

GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER, BACK PAIN AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

The title looks a lot, but it's all related. I've been diagnosed with high blood pressure and taking Perindopril 4 mg. About 2 weeks ago. NP has asked me to...

The title looks a lot, but it's all related. I've been diagnosed with high blood...

Missus835

•6 months ago

14 Replies

Grumpy Old Lady in pain

A follow up to my previous post.. Is it my fault? That I didn’t give them enough relevant information when I phoned? How do I know what is relevant...

A follow up to my previous post.. Is it my fault? That I didn’t give the...

Loco99

•6 months ago

18 Replies

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All posts for November 2023

Emergency treatment for GCA blindness

Follow up to back strain with a chest muscle strain. It never ends.

increase dosage?

Insufficiency Fracture - likely cause - Prednisilone

neck cracking

Steroids

To walk or not to walk?

PET scan

How do I post a photograph please?

not a question, just an funny moment 🙄

There’s no point to this post

Grumpy Old Lady in Pain - am I being too cynical?

Help with "sick day rules"

Normal cortisol levels

Anyone tried hyperbaric Oxygen therapy?

Golden wedding Anniversary today.

Pred Reduction & Vertigo Medication

"Scientists achieve breakthrough in treating 'neglected' polymyalgia rheumatica" - that's the headline but don't get too excited ...

Feeling Normal?

Tummy troubles...any need to increase pred

Slow healing.

Progress

Tapered off- but....

Password issue

lowering prednisolone

Low dose naltrexone for PMR?

prednisone and antibiotics

Prescribed Naproxine 250 twice a day for hip bursitis is that dangerous with Pred

GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER, BACK PAIN AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Grumpy Old Lady in pain

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