Experiences with

Enteritis

In March I was admitted to the hospital for crazy high blood pressure and severe enteritis. On my CT, they found bilateral abnormal complex adnexal cysts. Of course I have so many symptoms of ovarian cancer, but they are so vague really what woman doesn't?

Anyone else got tips for coming back after a nasty bout of gastro-enteritis? I expect there will be a few runners in the south west who will be interested too!

30mg Lansoprazole , been on this for 4 months, yea sorted out acid reflux, feels heavy on my feet lately, does this drug break down your muscles over time, more prone to bone fractures over time, because of being ex semi alcoholic, could this affect nerve system in body , muscles, and as on aspirin bone

Whisked off for liver biopsy. Gorgeous greek consultant called George No.pain at all. tells me NO MASS found on any of scans!!! Week for results unless he can pressure labs sooner. V tired after that heavy pred dose and o sleep last night Some delirious guy causing mayhem pulling out every tube and

Hi all Firstly, just wanting to explain that my user name is a reference to the nickname of the football team I support - I'm not interested in knife crime or anything like that! I might change it actually to avoid any confusion or concerns! I've got another appointment with Rheumy Consultant next

Mar 2023 - Enteritis. May 2023 - Radiotherapy shoulders and rib. Sept 2023 - Jan 2024 - Enzalutamide. Sept 2023 - Radiotherapy C7-T4, T7-T9.

Hi. First time I've posted. I was diagnosed with GCA in February 2024 following hospital admission. It took medics a while to work it out but, once they did and started me on Prednisolone, my symptoms quickly improved. I returned to work early April and things seemed to be going in the right direction

Hello medically-minded people Tryimg to decide whether to take statins or not. This is my latest cholesterol test readings. I knw that the total cholesterol level is high (as it tells me) but my diet is not bad (exercise level lowish though due to PMR) but are there any/enough mitigating factors? Due

I've been off steroids since mid-May. Continuing to take methotrexate (15mg weekly) and Toxilizumab weekly. I seem to be doing well - bloods fine and health ok. I'm seeing rheumatologist next week and my concern is I'm guessing that I won't be eligible for further Tox after my current prescription runs

I am advised that a biosimilar to tocilizumab has been approved in the UK and will be available at a more economical price , enabling NICE to allow NHS prescriptions for GCA after the initial 12 months. My GP and Consultant keen to get me off Pred altogether ( currently on second attempt in 3 years)

Just have a question. I was put on a 5 Day taper of 16mg of prednisolone. I took my first dose today along with a one time dose of diflucan. Will I be ok to have my colonoscopy tomorrow?

I will try to be brief. UK male aged 70 Diagnosed with GCA (ultra sound scan only) 2 years ago. Only minor symptoms experienced (mainly temporal headache). 65mg Prednisolone prescribed daily for 2 weeks, then to reduce by 5mg per month. A couple of "flares" (just headaches) in the following 12 months

Hi. Just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience. Diagnosed with PMR and GCA Nov. 2021. For last 2 months I have been on weekly Tocilizumab injections; this followed a further flare up in December 2023 when the entire aorta was inflamed (I have never had cranial symptoms). I was certainly shocked

Hello, I have had a relapse of GCA and have been put on a reduction plan. Was on 40mg pred now reducing by 10mg every two weeks. I had an emergency ultrasound of temporal and axillary arteries but it was three weeks after going on 40mg of pred so my consultant radiologist did say that nothing would

I was taking Esomeprazole and Pentasa (prescribed for anti inflammatory by gastroenterologist at Marsden for enteritis) have now stopped that medication probably 3 weeks prior to test. Just wondered if my cholesterol liver had any correlation to my thyroid? If it’s autoimmune? Many thanks!

Hi,I am new to this awful condition.Had nearly a year of being undiagnosed and finally rushed into hospital Dec.22 with GCAand loss of sight in one eye.Long story short,2 relapses,yo yo ing of f prednisilone,could not tolerate Metho, or leflunomide,and now looks like I will be starting on Tocilzumab.Am

I have recently come out of hospital with gastro enteritis. It is very frightening how quickly I become ill. I seem to pick up every infection going despite being very careful. I feel vulnerable but don’t want to shut myself away. I would be grateful for your advice. Thank you.

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 glucocorticoid-sparing agents. After the seminal GiACTA trial, tocilizumab is now recommended as a first-line therapy for giant cell arteritis in combination

Does anyone know: would an MRI show Temporal Arteritis or would a person need a biopsy to determine if Temporal Arteritis was present? Asking for a person newly diagnosed with PMR and in the ER dept was told she had Temporal Arteritis. Yesterday she went to the rheumatologist and was told she definitely

https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20240315/patients-with-higher-apolipoprotein-ai-levels-at-greater-risk-for-giant-cell-arteritis