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peripheral artery decease = PAD

PAD in the lower legs. should I let my cardiologist do another angioplasty through the groin after failing to be able to enter any of the 3 completely blocked...

PAD in the lower legs. should I let my cardiologist do another angioplasty thro...

Tonynatella

•1 hour ago

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Does anyone here feel really well taking steroids?

Hello, I was diagnosed with PMR at end of July with inflammatory marker at 82, and been on 15mg prednisolone. The inflammation dropped down to 'borderline'...

Hello, I was diagnosed with PMR at end of July with inflammatory marker at 82,...

Strippy

•24 hours ago

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pmr check my understanding

hi, im lucky so far, sudden dramatic start in spring 2024, but no pain once steroids started and tapering also ok so far.) - I realise its early days - just 5...

hi, im lucky so far, sudden dramatic start in spring 2024, but no pain once ster...

Excelsior80

•24 hours ago

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Gastro-Resistant Prednislone vs Uncoated Prednisolone Tablets

Is there any difference between the gastro-resistant Prednisolone tablets and the non-coated Prednisolone tablets as to their efficacy? I have always been...

Is there any difference between the gastro-resistant Prednisolone tablets and t...

Orangecakes

•1 day ago

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PMA or Arthritis

How do I know if it's PMA or Arthritis? I'm tapering nicely with my pred . I have arthritis in my hands but my knees and hips are starting to ache. My hands...

How do I know if it's PMA or Arthritis? I'm tapering nicely with my pred . I hav...

Caulkhead63

•1 day ago

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grounding sheet.

Had anyone tried a grounding mattress cover or sheet. ? I was talking about it to a friend and loads of adverts popped up on Facebook about them for auto...

Had anyone tried a grounding mattress cover or sheet. ? I was talking about it...

Missbisous

•2 days ago

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Methotrexate use and side effects

Hi All, I would be interested to hear members experience with methotrexate. I have been on a weekly dose of 20 mg for approx the last 6 months, along with...

Hi All, I would be interested to hear members experience with methotrexate. I...

Specialised

•2 days ago

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Random cortisol test

Hello all- My new GI doc has ordered a few blood tests, including a "random cortisol" test. I don't recall him giving me any special instructions. I'm...

Hello all- My new GI doc has ordered a few blood tests, including a "random cor...

Heidi_SF

•2 days ago

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Tapering prednisone

I have had PMR for almost 4 years now with multiple attempts to taper lower. I tried methotrexate and Kevzara to help me taper but had to quit each for various...

I have had PMR for almost 4 years now with multiple attempts to taper lower. I t...

Darkchocolate1

•2 days ago

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Would anyone recommend acupuncture?

I have GCA and have managed to reduce to 2 mgs prednisone daily. I have a neck problem which I think stems from taking a lot of steroids. Would acupuncture...

I have GCA and have managed to reduce to 2 mgs prednisone daily. I have a neck p...

Agavegirl

•2 days ago

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My CT Scan 🤔

Not exactly worried, but not what I had expected. Simple small renal cortical cysts are noted Left adrenal gland is very mildly hyperplastic Colon is partly...

Not exactly worried, but not what I had expected. Simple small renal cortical c...

Claremont2023

•2 days ago

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dental extraction and Pred

hi there, I’m due to have a molar tooth extracted that has previously had root canal treatment and had a crown on it, so it could end up being a surgical...

hi there, I’m due to have a molar tooth extracted that has previously had root c...

Beebo8

•2 days ago

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weight loss jabs and prednisone

good morning, just wondering if anyone knows if it is safe to use the weight loss jabs whilst taking prednisone ?

good morning, just wondering if anyone knows if it is safe to use the weight los...

scooby96

•2 days ago

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I have temporal Arthritis and Polymyalgia.

I have suffered headaches for years, until one day I couldn't take it any more, had dumped so many pillows as my head was so tender, didn't know what was...

I have suffered headaches for years, until one day I couldn't take it any more, ...

jackmurphy11

•2 days ago

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Increase in knee, finger joints, elbow joint pain

Is this normal in the colder months? My joints are so sore at the moment!

Claremarie83

•2 days ago

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up it goes again !

Morning. Just spend 2 days in A and E and acute medical ward with big flare up - jaw pain and enlarged auxillery arteries and CRP levels at 42 had in depth...

Morning. Just spend 2 days in A and E and acute medical ward with big flare up ...

Missbisous

•2 days ago

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negative GCA. How to taper

greetings friends. Negative GCA biopsy today, bloods ok ( cpr slightly raised). Have been taking 50mg pred for 5 days. No advice on tapering! Can I just...

greetings friends. Negative GCA biopsy today, bloods ok ( cpr slightly raised)....

Scaredofpred

•2 days ago

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If one works nights, when are PMR cytokines at their highest?

It seems that cytokine peak would differ according to one's sleep schedule.

darkred

•2 days ago

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Preparing for and what to expect from your clinic appointment

The following article from the NHS contains a wealth of information concerning your outpatient’s appointment including your rights and how to get the best from...

The following article from the NHS contains a wealth of information concerning y...

123-go

•2 days ago

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Completely bewildered.

Hello my friends, I’ve had PMR for just over 12 years now , currently taking 7.5mg Pred . Have started a very slow taper again, even though I don’t feel...

Hello my friends, I’ve had PMR for just over 12 years now , currently taking 7.5...

Greensleeves

•3 days ago

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Covid jab

I have my covid winter jab this week but I'm in two minds about going ahead . I have pmr plus diabetes and heart problems so have been down as vulnerable....

I have my covid winter jab this week but I'm in two minds about going ahead . I ...

rachelbell

•3 days ago

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update

todays shenanigans included a visit to the podiatrist who confirmed damage to my feet and calfs. The feet is reynauds disease causing blisters( chillblanes) on...

todays shenanigans included a visit to the podiatrist who confirmed damage to my...

Burnley1959

•3 days ago

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Preds and fuzzy head???

I'm sure I have read on here somewhere that preds can make you feel a bit fuzzy-headed. Is this common?? I'm starting to find it difficult to concentrate and...

I'm sure I have read on here somewhere that preds can make you feel a bit fuzzy-...

CJDLSR

•3 days ago

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Havent received any postings from HHealth Unlocked forum

Dint know what s happened , been getting daily postings from this forum and reading them for 8 years now, yet the last 2 days have not received any in email,...

Dint know what s happened , been getting daily postings from this forum and read...

arvine

•3 days ago

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CT scan update

Have not given an update lately about my stomach pain and CT scan. I had the scan at the end of July and got the results on Monday. Good news is that my organs...

Have not given an update lately about my stomach pain and CT scan. I had the sca...

Indigo2417

•3 days ago

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Hand Dr ruled out Carpal Tunnel but suggested possible Trigger Finger

I haven’t been able to get an appointment with a rheumatologist until Feb 2025! I live in a suburb of the largest city in my State and it would seem that...

I haven’t been able to get an appointment with a rheumatologist until Feb 2025!...

Gatorchief

•3 days ago

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Not receiving daily posts from HealthUnlocked

Not receiving daily posts from HealthUnlocked.What do I need to do to start receiving again. Thank you

Not receiving daily posts from HealthUnlocked.What do I need to do to start rece...

Orangecakes

•3 days ago

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Worthing area

can anyone recommend a good rheumatologist in the Worthing or Chichester area please.

can anyone recommend a good rheumatologist in the Worthing or Chichester area pl...

130396

•3 days ago

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no notifications since 14/10/24

feeling bereft as I’ve had no notifications for the last two days. Have come to rely on the valuable advice

feeling bereft as I’ve had no notifications for the last two days. Have come to ...

Rosebud17

•3 days ago

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Member magazine

Good Day all, Trying to find copies of member magazine for 2024 on website. Anyone know the link? Thanks.

Good Day all, Trying to find copies of member magazine for 2024 on website. An...

1988jtb

•3 days ago

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peripheral artery decease = PAD

Does anyone here feel really well taking steroids?

pmr check my understanding

Gastro-Resistant Prednislone vs Uncoated Prednisolone Tablets

PMA or Arthritis

grounding sheet.

Methotrexate use and side effects

Random cortisol test

Tapering prednisone

Would anyone recommend acupuncture?

My CT Scan 🤔

dental extraction and Pred

weight loss jabs and prednisone

I have temporal Arthritis and Polymyalgia.

Increase in knee, finger joints, elbow joint pain

up it goes again !

negative GCA. How to taper

If one works nights, when are PMR cytokines at their highest?

Preparing for and what to expect from your clinic appointment

Completely bewildered.

Covid jab

update

Preds and fuzzy head???

Havent received any postings from HHealth Unlocked forum

CT scan update

Hand Dr ruled out Carpal Tunnel but suggested possible Trigger Finger

Not receiving daily posts from HealthUnlocked

Worthing area

no notifications since 14/10/24

Member magazine

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