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My PMR is basically gone, but now I got shingles on my right side of face.

All the drugs I took, take lowers my immune system. No prednisone anymore, but Methotrexate lowers immune response. About 4 days ago, got shingles on my face...

All the drugs I took, take lowers my immune system. No prednisone anymore, but M...

sdowney717

•9 months ago

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costochondritis

is it possible to get this condition just be leaning sideways over a waist high fence? The pain I am in is terrible at night particularly exacerbated by covid....

is it possible to get this condition just be leaning sideways over a waist high ...

Pongo13

•9 months ago

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Blearyeyed

I’m now on 2.5 mgs for a couple of months I suppose. Lowered from alternating 3 mgs with 2.5 each day. I’ve noticed that in the last couple of days My sight...

I’m now on 2.5 mgs for a couple of months I suppose. Lowered from alternating 3 ...

Bedwell

•9 months ago

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Stopped pred recently and not so bushy tailed.

Hi, I am fortunate to have stopped taking Prednisolone nearly 3 weeks ago. I feel a bit more tired this week and generally a bit stiff in my muscles -...

Hi, I am fortunate to have stopped taking Prednisolone nearly 3 weeks ago. I ...

Animalover65

•9 months ago

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Hrt terrible sweats

I am sweating really bad being on zumenon for 4 months and nothing stopping it would like some advice plz

I am sweating really bad being on zumenon for 4 months and nothing stopping it w...

Lauramcknight

•9 months ago

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Advice needed

Had aches and pains in joints and raised ESR and CRP levels. After many discussions with GP, he decided I have Polymyalgic Rheumatica. I said i didnt think i...

Had aches and pains in joints and raised ESR and CRP levels. After many discussi...

worrier62

•9 months ago

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seeing a Rheumy

hello again, A lot of people on this forum talk about seeing their Rheumy, I have never been offered to see one, in fact I last saw my doctor last May and...

hello again, A lot of people on this forum talk about seeing their Rheumy, I h...

Guilluame

•9 months ago

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PsA diagnose

I'm told I have PsA now and not PMR. On prednisone and MTX. 20 mg methotrexate and reducing prednisone down to now 14 mgIs having PsA mean that what I read...

I'm told I have PsA now and not PMR. On prednisone and MTX. 20 mg methotrexate...

Seal49

•9 months ago

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Is this a flare

I forgot to add I have been very stressed recently, so wonder how much this may have plated a part. I think I am calming down a bit but am still not back to...

I forgot to add I have been very stressed recently, so wonder how much this may ...

Clucket

•9 months ago

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Is this a flare

Hello everyone. I am hoping for advice on whether I am actually having a flare or not. I tried to reduce from 4 to 3.75. but after increasing neck aches and...

Hello everyone. I am hoping for advice on whether I am actually having a flare o...

Clucket

•9 months ago

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Hello again . Symptoms of PMR and Symptoms of Predisolone side effects . Advice please

Hi Everyone , back again .! Once again I`m grateful for this valuable resource . Thank you . Have been on Pred now for 2 years to control PMR . Due to a...

Hi Everyone , back again .! Once again I`m grateful for this valuable resource ....

Marek1

•9 months ago

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red itchy neck?

Hi all I’m 7 weeks into my PMR pred journey I’m doing well, I’m back to being me as long as I manage my energy vs rest. I’ve started reducing from 15mg to...

Hi all I’m 7 weeks into my PMR pred journey I’m doing well, I’m back to being ...

MalloryMoss

•9 months ago

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IAM having a moan,so I'm sorry.

My sister who has very bad arthritis, and was on methotrexate for years was taken off it, has had such a bad time having had sepsis and deep vein thrombosis...

My sister who has very bad arthritis, and was on methotrexate for years was take...

Harrywogan

•9 months ago

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Praise for GP surgery for once

Following a blood test, requested by my Cardiologist and copied to my GP, I received an sms from the surgery telling me that my "vitamin D level is slightly...

Following a blood test, requested by my Cardiologist and copied to my GP, I rece...

Flivoless

•9 months ago

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liver damage?

hello, I am wondering if anyone has liver damage from pred alone. My alt numbers 133 instead of under 36. Getting more testing. Pred is my only med.

hello, I am wondering if anyone has liver damage from pred alone. My alt numbers...

Chopin002

•9 months ago

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Update on stroke and painful back

Hi everyone, we'll, I've re eived the results from my back mri!! It appears I have a fracture of my sacral bone, goodness only knows how that happened, I...

Hi everyone, we'll, I've re eived the results from my back mri!! It appears I h...

Kiwisufferer2019

•9 months ago

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how to handle a flare

over time I got down to 3.5 but severe low back and hip pain especially upon rising AND during day if not sitting with proper lumbar support. I have increased...

over time I got down to 3.5 but severe low back and hip pain especially upon ris...

Artwatercolour

•9 months ago

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Dexa results

I have just received my dexa results after a year on Prednisolone and Risedronate. Lumber spine is normal, but left hip and left neck of femur ( they only...

I have just received my dexa results after a year on Prednisolone and Risedronat...

YogaJM

•9 months ago

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Prednisolone Advice. You could be stuck with me for a while!

So..... Rheumatology appointment two update. Can I just start by saying to everyone on the forum....thank you so much for your help, advice and support over...

So..... Rheumatology appointment two update. Can I just start by saying to every...

Paulx222

•9 months ago

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3rd Rheumy says I no longer have PMR but Rheumatoid Arthritis from X-rays and blood tests and prescribed Leflunomide

does this stuff work? The side effects for liver damage potential looks scary to me, someone that once was misdiagnosed with liver cancer and sent to...

does this stuff work? The side effects for liver damage potential looks scary to...

EngineerMatthew

•9 months ago

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Dental work and alendronate

I need a tooth extraction after a tooth has completely collapsed and became infected. The dentist has tried root canal treatment with the hope of adding a...

I need a tooth extraction after a tooth has completely collapsed and became infe...

Pawscat11

•9 months ago

23 Replies

Morning All

I’m just wondering about my PMR diagnosis. I’ve got all the symptoms, apart from morning stiffness ? Maybe on the odd day I’ll have very slight stiffness &...

I’m just wondering about my PMR diagnosis. I’ve got all the symptoms, apart from...

TedTheMaineCoon

•9 months ago

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Anyone else driven crazy by Chilblains

I seem to get these every winter. All my toes. Each one. They drive me nuts. Along with the heel pain, joint and muscle pain... Socks, keeping the heating...

I seem to get these every winter. All my toes. Each one. They drive me nuts. A...

softekcom

•9 months ago

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Methotrexate or Prednisone which is more damaging?(also update on eyes)

Hi, it's me again. During an eye exam, I was told my optic nerve was narrow, and that I needed to be seen asap due to the risk of blindness with GCA. I got in...

Hi, it's me again. During an eye exam, I was told my optic nerve was narrow, and...

potterylady

•9 months ago

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SHOULD I GO UP

I started my 20mg of prednisone 2days ago. I’m still quite achy. Although I can get by during the day. . Should I try going up a little or just be patient and...

I started my 20mg of prednisone 2days ago. I’m still quite achy. Although I can ...

Jampel

•9 months ago

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Stopping Actemra

Good day all: Well, I called and canceled my Actemra infusion for today. I was recently diagnosed with something called MGRS (Monoclonal Gammopathy of...

Good day all: Well, I called and canceled my Actemra infusion for today. ...

phebamom

•9 months ago

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Post Operative Steroids

I am now home after having a new knee fitted. They kept me in an extra night due to being in surgery much longer than anticipated and low sodium levels, so...

I am now home after having a new knee fitted. They kept me in an extra night du...

Miserere

•9 months ago

57 Replies

? Cover required for endometrial biopsy

I have been on prednisolone for over 2 years now and still on 10mg. I have a hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy planned tomorrow and although this is only a...

I have been on prednisolone for over 2 years now and still on 10mg. I have a hys...

PPop

•9 months ago

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Waiting PMR Diagnosis

Started in September 2023 with stiff hips and buttocks, just woke up like that. Don't know if it was coincidence but this was 3 day's after a flu jab!...

Started in September 2023 with stiff hips and buttocks, just woke up like that. ...

Grandmaziggy

•9 months ago

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Some issues with color differentiation~~

One of my pastimes...is playing games on my phone. About three weeks ago, I noticed I realized my brain was saying...Is that yellow? is that tan? The issue...

One of my pastimes...is playing games on my phone. About three weeks ago, I not...

Grammy80

•9 months ago

21 Replies

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All posts for December 2023

My PMR is basically gone, but now I got shingles on my right side of face.

costochondritis

Blearyeyed

Stopped pred recently and not so bushy tailed.

Hrt terrible sweats

Advice needed

seeing a Rheumy

PsA diagnose

Is this a flare

Is this a flare

Hello again . Symptoms of PMR and Symptoms of Predisolone side effects . Advice please

red itchy neck?

IAM having a moan,so I'm sorry.

Praise for GP surgery for once

liver damage?

Update on stroke and painful back

how to handle a flare

Dexa results

Prednisolone Advice. You could be stuck with me for a while!

3rd Rheumy says I no longer have PMR but Rheumatoid Arthritis from X-rays and blood tests and prescribed Leflunomide

Dental work and alendronate

Morning All

Anyone else driven crazy by Chilblains

Methotrexate or Prednisone which is more damaging?(also update on eyes)

SHOULD I GO UP

Stopping Actemra

Post Operative Steroids

? Cover required for endometrial biopsy

Waiting PMR Diagnosis

Some issues with color differentiation~~

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