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New diagnosis of RA

I was diagnosed with RA approx 4 wks ago & started taking Methotrexate 15mg for past 2 wks followed by a blood test 4 days ago, my question is, am I supposed...

I was diagnosed with RA approx 4 wks ago & started taking Methotrexate 15mg for ...

StanandDot

•8 hours ago

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Noraltavet

I have been using UMARY as a pain suppresent in conjunction with Methotrexate to get off prednisone for my PMR. Has anyone else been using UMARY?

I have been using UMARY as a pain suppresent in conjunction with Methotrexate t...

Veteranvet

•8 hours ago

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testing for IL6

Is it possible to test for the IL 6 factor before starting Actemra to see if Actemra will work for you?

Is it possible to test for the IL 6 factor before starting Actemra to see if Act...

Mstiles

•8 hours ago

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Why are my limbs painful after coming off Pred?

I have been on pred since 2018, and finally managed to come off it about 5 weeks ago, after reading all the advice and comments in this forum - I'd never have...

I have been on pred since 2018, and finally managed to come off it about 5 week...

Margot27

•10 hours ago

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Spring COVID vaccination

Hi all, I was told when I was diagnosed with PMR last year that the condition would mean I was immuno-suppressed. Consequently I thought I would be entitled...

Hi all, I was told when I was diagnosed with PMR last year that the condition w...

Hedgehogfriend

•12 hours ago

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PMR Flare

Dx Feb 2018 20mg Been OK on 3mg since January, testing out 2.5mg occasionally. it's my Nemesis but I'll get there eventually. However on 17th March I started...

Dx Feb 2018 20mg Been OK on 3mg since January, testing out 2.5mg occasionally. i...

GrannyDi

•14 hours ago

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GCA question

I am happy to report I am feeling pretty good and down to 5 1/2 mg if prednisone. My question is, does anyone else with GCA get a pain like feeling in their...

I am happy to report I am feeling pretty good and down to 5 1/2 mg if prednisone...

Plains

•17 hours ago

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Can/should I top up for 5 days?

I am tapering slowly and steady on 4.5mg pred for PMR. I feel reasonable but would like to feel better for the next five days for a family occasion ....

I am tapering slowly and steady on 4.5mg pred for PMR. I feel reasonable but wou...

kangaroojohn

•17 hours ago

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how to use this website

I am new to the group and wanted to bookmark items to revisit them later but am unsure how to go about this. Advise would be appreciated

I am new to the group and wanted to bookmark items to revisit them later but am ...

Golfers1

•18 hours ago

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Taper

Hi everyone …I'm feeling ok but my weight gain is just crazy I’ve managed to go down 1/2mg of prednisone at a time to now 7-1/2 mg have been on that 6...

Hi everyone …I'm feeling ok but my weight gain is just crazy I’ve managed to g...

Januzzi

•18 hours ago

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thanks for your advice

If you responded to my questions re sciatica and PMR thank you very much. I am sifting through advice and trying to sort what might get me through this pain....

If you responded to my questions re sciatica and PMR thank you very much. I am s...

Trovatello

•19 hours ago

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Tapered to 2 mg

I have now been on 2 mg for a week and was expecting the usual fatigue when I start at a new lower level but instead this time I feel better than I have in...

I have now been on 2 mg for a week and was expecting the usual fatigue when I st...

Paulagcl

•21 hours ago

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Tapering after a fall

I posted a few days ago asking advice about my mum having Spa treatments with GCA.My mum was so looking forward to it and on arriving at hotel there was...

I posted a few days ago asking advice about my mum having Spa treatments with GC...

Buchanan16

•21 hours ago

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Jaw locking while tapering for GCA

I am in the process of tapering from 65 mg of Prednisone for GCA. Tonight the right side of my jaw temporarily locked while brushing my teeth. If I am honest,...

I am in the process of tapering from 65 mg of Prednisone for GCA. Tonight the ri...

Bummed24

•23 hours ago

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GCA diagnosed last February. Biopsy tested positive. No typical symptoms of GCA,2021 just jaw pain at night but I have had PMR since 2021

GCA diagnosed last February. Put on 60mg Prednisone/day for a month. CRP was 67.7 before 60 mg and came down to 12.6 after the treatment. ESR was not an...

GCA diagnosed last February. Put on 60mg Prednisone/day for a month. CRP was 67....

Vikinga

•1 day ago

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Low Cortisol Symptoms Hid Lymphoma

Reduction of steroids—Extreme exhaustion, loss of appetite and weight, weakness, dry coughing, numb chin. All but the numb chin could be symptoms of low...

Reduction of steroids—Extreme exhaustion, loss of appetite and weight, weakness,...

Merryfield

•1 day ago

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Latest COVID jab.

Am in the early days of PMR and have just been notified I can get a free COVID.jab. I am a bit worried as the only other person I know who has PMR got it the...

Am in the early days of PMR and have just been notified I can get a free COVID.j...

tinlid

•2 days ago

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Can you sponsor Mark to help us get an extra £200? (His employer is matching donations up to £1,000)

We have another runner in Sunday's London Marathon who is raising funds for us and awareness of PMR and GCA. Mark's mum has had PMR for five years. His...

We have another runner in Sunday's London Marathon who is raising funds for us a...

Fran_Benson

Partner•2 days ago

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A bit confused about when to take various tablets: Pred, EvaCal, Vit K2 Mk7, Vit D3 and a question about Alendronic Acid

GP has now confirmed PMR after blood test results last week and has prescribed EvaCal tablets and Alendronic Acid in addition to Lansoprazole and Prednisolone...

GP has now confirmed PMR after blood test results last week and has prescribed E...

Preposterous

•2 days ago

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Do I have symptoms of PMR

good morning all, I was diagnosed 2/1/24 withGCA after having serious sight issues in left eye. I had sensitive scalp, loss of weight and energy and left...

good morning all, I was diagnosed 2/1/24 withGCA after having serious sight iss...

NinnyB

•2 days ago

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Energy Boost

Are there any successful of the shelf energy drinks or bars that work? From being an active person pre PMR diagnosis 2 years ago, I now have to take a few...

Are there any successful of the shelf energy drinks or bars that work? From bei...

Golf-1

•2 days ago

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care home meeting

Met with the care home today. I am not sure if we’re further forward or not. They are trying to design a protocol for sick day rules but will only take from...

Met with the care home today. I am not sure if we’re further forward or not. The...

RT18

•2 days ago

1 Reply

GCA and Ocular TIA (mini stroke)??

I was diagnosed with GCA four and a half years ago , am on my third relapse and am tapering (now 10mg prednisolone and weekly Actemra). At the onset I had...

I was diagnosed with GCA four and a half years ago , am on my third relapse an...

JulietPotion

•2 days ago

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Turmeric

Hello Has anyone tried Turmeric Shots to help with your joints ? Did you see an improvement ? Thank you .

Hello Has anyone tried Turmeric Shots to help with your joints ? Did you see ...

Bet121

•2 days ago

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Spring Covid booster

Have had text from my surgery offering me a Spring Booster for Covid. Have been on 4.5mg Prednisolone for a couple of months now. Would my immune system...

Have had text from my surgery offering me a Spring Booster for Covid. Have bee...

jaycee444

•2 days ago

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Six hour time change

Going from US to EU for an 8-day river cruise. Should I take my prednisone at the same UTC time, or make a temporary adjustment to the new time zone?

Going from US to EU for an 8-day river cruise. Should I take my prednisone at th...

papadapadoo

•3 days ago

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Vasculitus, a promising road ahead- let’s hope so!

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanrhe/article/PIIS2665-9913(24)00094-8/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_aip_email ‘…Biologics have come to the forefront as...

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanrhe/article/PIIS2665-9913(24)00094-8/fullt...

Exflex

•3 days ago

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Is it my adrenals playing up?

I have been stable on 3mg since early December and am planning to start a taper to 2.5 mg on Saturday. I had meant to do this, in January but I had covid...

I have been stable on 3mg since early December and am planning to start a taper...

jinoadby

•3 days ago

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plantar fascia

we’ll, I took advice and increased my pred to 10mg. For the weeks holiday and it was successful. Came home last weekend and reduced to 6..still okay. But...

we’ll, I took advice and increased my pred to 10mg. For the weeks holiday and it...

Jeanlindenburn

•3 days ago

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% Taking Pred at .5

Somebody very kindly posted the % one would one would drop on each .5 taper from about 9mg. I wrote it all down to show my GP and now I can't find it anywhere!...

Somebody very kindly posted the % one would one would drop on each .5 taper from...

Dinahmite

•3 days ago

2 Replies

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PMRGCAuk

New diagnosis of RA

Noraltavet

testing for IL6

Why are my limbs painful after coming off Pred?

Spring COVID vaccination

PMR Flare

GCA question

Can/should I top up for 5 days?

how to use this website

Taper

thanks for your advice

Tapered to 2 mg

Tapering after a fall

Jaw locking while tapering for GCA

GCA diagnosed last February. Biopsy tested positive. No typical symptoms of GCA,2021 just jaw pain at night but I have had PMR since 2021

Low Cortisol Symptoms Hid Lymphoma

Latest COVID jab.

Can you sponsor Mark to help us get an extra £200? (His employer is matching donations up to £1,000)

A bit confused about when to take various tablets: Pred, EvaCal, Vit K2 Mk7, Vit D3 and a question about Alendronic Acid

Do I have symptoms of PMR

Energy Boost

care home meeting

GCA and Ocular TIA (mini stroke)??

Turmeric

Spring Covid booster

Six hour time change

Vasculitus, a promising road ahead- let’s hope so!

Is it my adrenals playing up?

plantar fascia

% Taking Pred at .5

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