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Why are docs so eager to get us off prednisone?
Is it possible they “want you off it” to avoid deterioration of hips and knees? My mom had PMR and got avascular necrosis and had a hip replaced. I cannot believe the number of joint replacements that the good people on this forum have collected. WAY above the norm, IMO. That’s why I’m TRYING to stay
Is it possible they “want you off it” to avoid deterioration of hips and knees? My mom had PMR and got avascular necrosis and had a hip replaced. I cannot believe the number of joint replacements that the good people on this forum have collected. WAY above the norm, IMO. That’s why I’m TRYING to stay
OutdoorsyGal
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PMRGCAuk
5 years ago
Chickenpox
I’m a nanny and at work today I had three of the children off with chickenpox. I’ve never really given it much thought, I’ve taken care of children with chickenpox before. But should I be concerned? Am I likely to catch it? I had it as a child so I’m assuming I’m immune but googling hasn’t set my mind
I’m a nanny and at work today I had three of the children off with chickenpox. I’ve never really given it much thought, I’ve taken care of children with chickenpox before. But should I be concerned? Am I likely to catch it? I had it as a child so I’m assuming I’m immune but googling hasn’t set my mind
Beckywood89
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NRAS
5 years ago
Is it possible to stay at CKD stage 3 or will my kidneys keep getting worse?
I recently discovered I have stage 3 ckd, GFR 56. I’ve since made major changes to my diet while I wait to meet with a dietitian this week. My goal is to try a plant based diet. My kidneys were damaged by the use of NSAID’s because of injuries received while on deployment. I’m 60 years old, 145 lbs,
I recently discovered I have stage 3 ckd, GFR 56. I’ve since made major changes to my diet while I wait to meet with a dietitian this week. My goal is to try a plant based diet. My kidneys were damaged by the use of NSAID’s because of injuries received while on deployment. I’m 60 years old, 145 lbs,
Pappy58
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Kidney Disease
5 years ago
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Shingles
Shingles pain in head and eye, how can you get rid of the pain
Shingles pain in head and eye, how can you get rid of the pain
Lottie123
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My Ovacome
5 years ago
Vitamin B12 as a Treatment for Pain
Found this new paper and was interested to see some work being done. Sadly, it just reviews existing data. (Oddly, it uses the term hydroxycobalamin, which is much less common. Indeed, MESH adds hydroxocobalamin automatically on PubMed searches - and there are many times more papers referring to hydroxocobalamin
Found this new paper and was interested to see some work being done. Sadly, it just reviews existing data. (Oddly, it uses the term hydroxycobalamin, which is much less common. Indeed, MESH adds hydroxocobalamin automatically on PubMed searches - and there are many times more papers referring to hydroxocobalamin
helvella
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
PMR and the shingles vaccination
Diagnosed with PMR in January this year having had symptoms from last October 2018. On 30th August 2018 I had the Zostavax shingles vaccination. Having looked on line I have found a Safety information for Zostavax from Merck vaccines who produce the vaccine. It states 'serious vaccine- related adverse
Diagnosed with PMR in January this year having had symptoms from last October 2018. On 30th August 2018 I had the Zostavax shingles vaccination. Having looked on line I have found a Safety information for Zostavax from Merck vaccines who produce the vaccine. It states 'serious vaccine- related adverse
Hidden
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PMRGCAuk
5 years ago
Systemic Inflammatory Syndrome (SIS) in Advanced Prostate Cancer
When I was first being diagnosed, my inital presentation was fever, night sweats, pain all over my body and high blood inflammation markers such as ESR. Because of these symptoms, the diagnosis of prostate cancer was delayed as we suspected other causes. When the symptoms started to appear, I was taking
When I was first being diagnosed, my inital presentation was fever, night sweats, pain all over my body and high blood inflammation markers such as ESR. Because of these symptoms, the diagnosis of prostate cancer was delayed as we suspected other causes. When the symptoms started to appear, I was taking
Hidden
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Does PMR “cause” OA, etc.?
It seems so many PMR sufferers “finish their treatment” only to find that they now have other painful conditions like osteoarthritis that they “didn’t have” before being diagnosed with PMR. I fear I fit into this category. Since ending prednisone 3 1/2 months ago, I have had (non-symmetrical) shoulder
It seems so many PMR sufferers “finish their treatment” only to find that they now have other painful conditions like osteoarthritis that they “didn’t have” before being diagnosed with PMR. I fear I fit into this category. Since ending prednisone 3 1/2 months ago, I have had (non-symmetrical) shoulder
OutdoorsyGal
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PMRGCAuk
5 years ago
WHO Analgesic pain ladder
Hi, this is for one of the members, and anyone else interested in the World Health Organisation Analgesic 3- step pain ladder. This was developed in 1986 for pain management of cancer patients but is widely used today for general pain management. As you can see the lowest and mildest level are non-opiods
Hi, this is for one of the members, and anyone else interested in the World Health Organisation Analgesic 3- step pain ladder. This was developed in 1986 for pain management of cancer patients but is widely used today for general pain management. As you can see the lowest and mildest level are non-opiods
MAS_Nurse
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Early CKD Support
5 years ago
Desperate
I've had RLS for quite a few years but since my spinal surgery it's 24/7 instead of just at night, I can't sit and watch TV, I can't go to a movie, I can't ride in the car, and I can't enjoy life. I'm about ready to go out of my mind. After my surgery, part of my left leg is numb and I seem to get
I've had RLS for quite a few years but since my spinal surgery it's 24/7 instead of just at night, I can't sit and watch TV, I can't go to a movie, I can't ride in the car, and I can't enjoy life. I'm about ready to go out of my mind. After my surgery, part of my left leg is numb and I seem to get
Barbee44
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Restless Legs Syndrome
5 years ago
Is it ok to say I hurt?
In the US it seems now if you tell your doctor your hurt you get a stanky face. Due to all the folks looking for drugs it makes it hard for others to get help. I have a very high pain tolerance so when I say I hurt it's gotten really bad. I'm in a bad spot in that. I have CKD a cant take NSAIDs and limited
In the US it seems now if you tell your doctor your hurt you get a stanky face. Due to all the folks looking for drugs it makes it hard for others to get help. I have a very high pain tolerance so when I say I hurt it's gotten really bad. I'm in a bad spot in that. I have CKD a cant take NSAIDs and limited
kcad64
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LUPUS UK
5 years ago
Research on Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs
Hi https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25260945 Following a question raised earlier this week regarding possible problems associated with taking Ibuprofen (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) and AFib, I came across a very interesting piece of research that can be accessed through the above link
Hi https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25260945 Following a question raised earlier this week regarding possible problems associated with taking Ibuprofen (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) and AFib, I came across a very interesting piece of research that can be accessed through the above link
Marytew
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AF Association
5 years ago
Any Highly athletic folks here still able to continue their pursuits??
Been noticing that there appears to be quite an individual response to ADT...my biggest fear has to do with the loss of physical strength and stamina as the bulk of my life is about physical pursuits.... I've gone for 7 yrs untreated post RT and psa is not moving fast but the time will come when I will
Been noticing that there appears to be quite an individual response to ADT...my biggest fear has to do with the loss of physical strength and stamina as the bulk of my life is about physical pursuits.... I've gone for 7 yrs untreated post RT and psa is not moving fast but the time will come when I will
Tommyj2
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Osteitis pubis
Been having continuing groin pain even after my bladder infection cleared. CT scan didn't show anything that could be causing it, so into the tube for an MRI of my pelvis. Radiologist determined that I have osteitis pubis -- inflammation of and around the pubic symphysis of my pelvis. Anyone else
Been having continuing groin pain even after my bladder infection cleared. CT scan didn't show anything that could be causing it, so into the tube for an MRI of my pelvis. Radiologist determined that I have osteitis pubis -- inflammation of and around the pubic symphysis of my pelvis. Anyone else
farmanerd
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Headache Cure?
Aimovig (erenumab-aooe)! Ask your neurologist! It's a once monthly subcutaneous injection that has (for the last 3 months) enabled me to have zero (that's right), ZERO, migraines. I had been suffering from daily headaches since last July (it is now April) with frequent migraines. I encourage everyone
Aimovig (erenumab-aooe)! Ask your neurologist! It's a once monthly subcutaneous injection that has (for the last 3 months) enabled me to have zero (that's right), ZERO, migraines. I had been suffering from daily headaches since last July (it is now April) with frequent migraines. I encourage everyone
RemainingHopeful
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Meningitis Now
5 years ago
Splinter
i recently pulled a splinter from my index finger, now it's swollen and has been for several days. I applied ice to the finger and the swelling has not gone down. What should I do?
i recently pulled a splinter from my index finger, now it's swollen and has been for several days. I applied ice to the finger and the swelling has not gone down. What should I do?
williamsw
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CLL Support
5 years ago
Chicken pox and auto immune disease?
Hi all. My son has woken up with a few spots and I'm obviously concerned it is chicken pox. Though I don't think this IS on this occasion (though I'll be monitoring) it did raise the possibility of him getting it in future (he is 6). I never had chicken pox growing up and I realise that it is serious
Hi all. My son has woken up with a few spots and I'm obviously concerned it is chicken pox. Though I don't think this IS on this occasion (though I'll be monitoring) it did raise the possibility of him getting it in future (he is 6). I never had chicken pox growing up and I realise that it is serious
Mariontp
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PBC Foundation
5 years ago
Warrior new avril lavigne song
Avril Lavigne spend time fighting lyme disease and had just started recording songs about it as she wrote them while she was in bed fighting the disease and is talking about it more openly trying to promote awareness and campaigning about it (like how Cristabella Braden writes about brain injury and
Avril Lavigne spend time fighting lyme disease and had just started recording songs about it as she wrote them while she was in bed fighting the disease and is talking about it more openly trying to promote awareness and campaigning about it (like how Cristabella Braden writes about brain injury and
bexx87
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Headway
5 years ago
Lyme Disease summit coming soon online.
https://overcomechroniclyme.com/ Hope this link will work for anyone who is interested. [ Edited by admin to remove unnecessary part of link. Currently the site is not fully active. ]
https://overcomechroniclyme.com/ Hope this link will work for anyone who is interested. [ Edited by admin to remove unnecessary part of link. Currently the site is not fully active. ]
samaja
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Thyroid UK
5 years ago
Itchy
Hey guys Got a question is it normal to be itchy after having cellulitis😮
Hey guys Got a question is it normal to be itchy after having cellulitis😮
Dojo2927
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LSN
5 years ago
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