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PMRGCAuk

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I am my own worst enemy. #flare

It's almost 2 weeks since I fell and 5 since Mark's op. He's doing really well. I have not been doing so well. The massive bruise is disappearing, the scab...

It's almost 2 weeks since I fell and 5 since Mark's op. He's doing really well....

•5 months ago

Colonoscopy and Prednisolone

I am booked for a colonoscopy on 21 December at 2:40 pm. I have no other details and await a nurse to ring prior to the procedure. This news has not helped my...

I am booked for a colonoscopy on 21 December at 2:40 pm. I have no other details...

•5 months ago

Painful shoulders at night

Completely out of the blue I've been diagnosed with PMR. From running, strength training, swimming and generally being a very fit,healthy 66yr old i woke up...

Completely out of the blue I've been diagnosed with PMR. From running, strength ...

•5 months ago

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Mtx update

I managed to contact Rhumatology department andd informed them I no longer want to take Mtx. They did not sound to happy about it but after of stubborn from me...

I managed to contact Rhumatology department andd informed them I no longer want ...

•5 months ago

Tocilizumab

I have had a BCC removed from the side of my nose. One of my rheumatology nurses told me that there is an incidence of Tocilizumab causing cancerous growths....

I have had a BCC removed from the side of my nose. One of my rheumatology nurses...

•5 months ago

RSV shot

hello, has anyone gotten the RSV shot having PMR and GCA? I am in between doctors so I thought I would ask here. I also need my Covid booster. No problem in...

hello, has anyone gotten the RSV shot having PMR and GCA? I am in between doctor...

•5 months ago

gp recommends her advice for every flare up

I spoke to my gp today after starting steroids two weeks ago for PMR. We discussed what to do if I have a flare up, especially when I’m tapering. She said I...

I spoke to my gp today after starting steroids two weeks ago for PMR. We discuss...

•5 months ago

Losing my hair

Hi Anyone losing their hair on prednisolone??

Hi Anyone losing their hair on prednisolone??

•5 months ago

Possible GCA update

Update for you lovely people. GP ended up referring me to be seen urgently so I bypassed the long waits. CRP done yesterday slightly up from last week and...

Update for you lovely people. GP ended up referring me to be seen urgently so I ...

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•5 months ago

PMR/Prednisolone and dental implants

Hi, I’m enquiring as to whether anyone else has experienced issues with their dental implants since being diagnosed with PMR and taking Prednisolone. I’ve...

Hi, I’m enquiring as to whether anyone else has experienced issues with their de...

•5 months ago

was it the wrong time to take myself off ibandronic acid?

Hello folks, feeling a bit out of my depths at the moment. I am now 5 years on prednisolone and, after discovering this wonderful forum was on a very slow...

Hello folks, feeling a bit out of my depths at the moment. I am now 5 years on p...

•5 months ago

More info on using CGMs (continuous glucose monitors) to see what your diet and exercise does to your blood sugar levels.

This cropped up in a daily reading list and after the discussion about CGMs a few weeks ago I thought you might like to read it too...

This cropped up in a daily reading list and after the discussion about CGMs a fe...

Ambassador•5 months ago

Highly elevated ESR and CRP but no symptoms of a flare

Hi All, I have gotten so much help from this forum - it is so incredibly valuable. I welcome your feedback on the issue I am currently experiencing. I've...

Hi All, I have gotten so much help from this forum - it is so incredibly valuab...

•5 months ago

Sleep History Question

Hi All, With all the information coming out about the importance of adequate sleep to good health I have begun to wonder how many of us PMR/GCA folks or not...

Hi All, With all the information coming out about the importance of adequate s...

•5 months ago

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