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cracking mouth jaw

My jaw constantly cracks when eating ,no pain at all ,just at meal times anybody else have this problem ,had it about 3 months now

My jaw constantly cracks when eating ,no pain at all ,just at meal times anybody...

Horses1234

•7 days ago

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GCA hospital diagnoses

Morning, I went to the Horton yesterday morning, soecial unit where they were thorough in the exam, its like a day ward. They treated me with such care and...

Morning, I went to the Horton yesterday morning, soecial unit where they were th...

Den73

•7 days ago

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Still in flair after 2 weeks on 15 mg?

Hello, fellow sufferer! I need some advice. After 5 years with PMR plus other issues, was doing “OK” on 12.5 mg of prednisolone and 20 mg of MTX. Then I had a...

Hello, fellow sufferer! I need some advice. After 5 years with PMR plus other is...

krillemy

•7 days ago

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Side effects of prednisone

I am 83. Diagnosed with PMR in mid-July 2024. Former distance runner. Work out one hour each morning, so in relatively good shape and not overweight. Have...

I am 83. Diagnosed with PMR in mid-July 2024. Former distance runner. Work ou...

Ackgolfer63

•7 days ago

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Covid vaccine and Prednisone

I plan on getting the fall Covid vaccine soon. Should I adjust my dosage (37.5 mg. for GCA and PMR), or continue as is? I know this has been addressed before...

I plan on getting the fall Covid vaccine soon. Should I adjust my dosage (37.5 m...

Bummed24

•7 days ago

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PREDNISONE AND DIABETES TYPE 2

My GP doesnt like prescribing prednisone high dose as I am TYPE 2. Started OZEMPIC 0.5 mg once a week a number of months ago. My BS ended up very low and...

My GP doesnt like prescribing prednisone high dose as I am TYPE 2. Started OZEMP...

Oztrax

•7 days ago

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NHS Warning About Taking Ibuprofen

Think this backs up what has been said here many times https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1944835/ibuprofen-warning-other-medicines

Think this backs up what has been said here many times https://www.express.co.uk...

Bcol

•7 days ago

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Realise limitations and don't push it physically

What an astute observation this is that I just read in a post from a while ago. So very true, that is how I got where I am now. 'Take the tablets and carry on...

What an astute observation this is that I just read in a post from a while ago. ...

Hidden

•7 days ago

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Good outcome, and relief for the time being

My visit to Brightons Royal Sussex Hospital today has been exhausting but I have come away knowing the outcome of my short synacthen test and having delayed...

My visit to Brightons Royal Sussex Hospital today has been exhausting but I have...

Zebedee44

•7 days ago

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Omeprazole and Prednisolone

Hi everyone, newbie here. I'm not comfortable with taking Omeprazole to 'protect my stomach' while taking prednisolone. Obviously I don't want to develop...

Hi everyone, newbie here. I'm not comfortable with taking Omeprazole to 'protect...

Hidden

•8 days ago

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A flare of GCA

My husband was diagnosed in June of this year (2024) with GCA, unfortunately, lost complete and permanent sight in one eye, was treated with three days of...

My husband was diagnosed in June of this year (2024) with GCA, unfortunately, lo...

janno

•8 days ago

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TROUBLE SLEEPING

I was diagnosed with PMR in July 2024 and am taking 12.5 mg prednisone as well as Kevzara. I have always been a poor sleeper but the steroids have made it...

I was diagnosed with PMR in July 2024 and am taking 12.5 mg prednisone as well a...

SVLady

•8 days ago

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Enteric coated capsules to prevent stomach issues.

darkred profile imagedarkred 11 months ago I've been using capsuline enteric, ordered directly from the company for more than a week. They are a godsend. My...

darkred profile imagedarkred 11 months ago I've been using capsuline enteric, ...

darkred

•8 days ago

7 Replies

Methotrexate dilemma?

Hello all, I've now had PMR for almost 4yrs and am currently flitting between 7-10mgs. My problem is that 2yrs ago I started to get bad inflammation in my...

Hello all, I've now had PMR for almost 4yrs and am currently flitting between 7-...

Achyjoints

•8 days ago

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Temporary sight loss

Hello my friends, I’ve had PMR for 12 years this month. Still battling with trying to reduce Pred . It’s been a nightmare since losing my mum and having...

Hello my friends, I’ve had PMR for 12 years this month. Still battling with tr...

Greensleeves

•8 days ago

40 Replies

injury and prednisone

While having a celebration of life for a dear friend I slipped and fell on a wet step off my deck. I came crashing done in my back breaking three ribs. This...

While having a celebration of life for a dear friend I slipped and fell on a wet...

Plains

•8 days ago

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Feel like a fraud..

My doc has done 2 blood tests over 6 wks.' and informed me after the first test that my results show I have PMR and wanted to put me on Pred. After finding...

My doc has done 2 blood tests over 6 wks.' and informed me after the first test ...

Ellibeth10

•8 days ago

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Really interesting podcast explaining osteoporosis and about diet and exercise to avoid it by Prof Tim Spector and Prof Cyrus Cooper

This is really easy to understand with useful analogies and gives some interesting tips about bone-strengthening exercises and the advantages of an overall...

This is really easy to understand with useful analogies and gives some interesti...

tangocharlie

•8 days ago

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Ibuprofen

I know that taking ibuprofen with pred. is usually not a good idea but I remember reading somewhere here (tried searching FAQ’s but couldn’t find anything)...

I know that taking ibuprofen with pred. is usually not a good idea but I rememb...

scrambledegg

•8 days ago

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Is Flare protocol generally successful ?

After increasing my dose by 2mg advised by the doctor the aches have not improved . Should I try the flare protocol after 3 weeks on 10mg and still aching ....

After increasing my dose by 2mg advised by the doctor the aches have not improv...

Lasagne777

•8 days ago

6 Replies

Covid/flu vac.

I’ve just been recalled by GP for Covid/flu vac. Coincidentally I’ve just had Covid so I know I need to wait 6~8 weeks before booking appointment. This will...

I’ve just been recalled by GP for Covid/flu vac. Coincidentally I’ve just had C...

Jakey67

•8 days ago

1 Reply

?PMR onset Rheumatoid Arthritis

I have been just been diagnosed with ‘PMR onset Rheumatoid arthritis.’ I was put on 15mg steroids initially, which was increased to 20mg after 3 weeks as...

I have been just been diagnosed with ‘PMR onset Rheumatoid arthritis.’ I was pu...

bronigel

•8 days ago

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half way down….

started on 15mg end of January 24, had undiagnosed PMR a for previous 8 months, I had lost about a stone….. didn’t really put on any back on. Over the last few...

started on 15mg end of January 24, had undiagnosed PMR a for previous 8 months, ...

Phoebenooby

•8 days ago

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May be diagnosed with GCA

Hi guys Thought i would introduce myself.. I have had psoaritic arthritis for over 20 years now. Pain levels been up and down since then and now on...

Hi guys Thought i would introduce myself.. I have had psoaritic arthritis fo...

Scottishguy66

•8 days ago

32 Replies

GLA:D program, arthritis and PMR

Have just finished the exercise program known as GLA:D for arthritis, and reporting in to others who have hip or knee arthritis who may be considering it .......

Have just finished the exercise program known as GLA:D for arthritis, and report...

redruth123

•8 days ago

8 Replies

Sudden Onset Foot Pain

A week ago today, I went to bed with both my feet feeling normal. I'd sustained no injury to my feet and had done nothing obvious to have hurt them. Monday...

A week ago today, I went to bed with both my feet feeling normal. I'd sustained...

Kendrew

•9 days ago

28 Replies

Stopped pred

I was diagnosed PMR 2022 started on 12.5 I have reduced down to none I have minor stiffness in hips none in shoulders but constantly tired GP always...

I was diagnosed PMR 2022 started on 12.5 I have reduced down to none I have ...

Harry8388

•9 days ago

19 Replies

calcium and vitamin D

Unfortunately I never got round to joining the PMRGCA uk ( brain sieve forgets to do a lot of things!) and so didn’t hear the speakers from the latest AGM. I...

Unfortunately I never got round to joining the PMRGCA uk ( brain sieve forgets ...

Mashed

•9 days ago

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ILKLEY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING - WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER - 11 AM

PLEASE NOTE NEW VENUE Our next meeting will be at the Clarke Foley Cummunity Centre, Cuncliffe Road, Ilkley, LS29 9DZ, we will be in the small room just...

PLEASE NOTE NEW VENUE Our next meeting will be at the Clarke Foley Cummunity...

Primrose2

•9 days ago

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Anaemia anyone?

I am wondering if anyone with PMR and/or GCA (both of which I've got/had) has also been diagnosed with anaemia. I notice that Pernicious Anaemia is another...

I am wondering if anyone with PMR and/or GCA (both of which I've got/had) has al...

DogAgilityObsessed

•9 days ago

10 Replies

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PMRGCAuk

All posts for September 2024

cracking mouth jaw

GCA hospital diagnoses

Still in flair after 2 weeks on 15 mg?

Side effects of prednisone

Covid vaccine and Prednisone

PREDNISONE AND DIABETES TYPE 2

NHS Warning About Taking Ibuprofen

Realise limitations and don't push it physically

Good outcome, and relief for the time being

Omeprazole and Prednisolone

A flare of GCA

TROUBLE SLEEPING

Enteric coated capsules to prevent stomach issues.

Methotrexate dilemma?

Temporary sight loss

injury and prednisone

Feel like a fraud..

Really interesting podcast explaining osteoporosis and about diet and exercise to avoid it by Prof Tim Spector and Prof Cyrus Cooper

Ibuprofen

Is Flare protocol generally successful ?

Covid/flu vac.

?PMR onset Rheumatoid Arthritis

half way down….

May be diagnosed with GCA

GLA:D program, arthritis and PMR

Sudden Onset Foot Pain

Stopped pred

calcium and vitamin D

ILKLEY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING - WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER - 11 AM

Anaemia anyone?

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