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HI, I'M BACK!
Hi, everyone. I have been off-line for a few weeks because the nerve pain I had been experiencing took over my life. Every time that someone touched my right palm, inner elbow, or shoulder, my back arched up like a cat and I felt as if I was being stabbed with knives from my shoulders to my fingers
Hi, everyone. I have been off-line for a few weeks because the nerve pain I had been experiencing took over my life. Every time that someone touched my right palm, inner elbow, or shoulder, my back arched up like a cat and I felt as if I was being stabbed with knives from my shoulders to my fingers
Sukie427
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My MSAA Community
8 years ago
35/M Severe hair loss, memory loss, high B 12, weakness, without diagnosis please help!!!
The rheumatologist tried to tell me that I might have fibromyalgia . They prescribed Cymbalta, which I refused to take because I do not believe in treating symptoms without a formal diagnosis. I just went to gluten-free and non-GMO, I felt better for a couple of days, but things have gotten worse.
The rheumatologist tried to tell me that I might have fibromyalgia . They prescribed Cymbalta, which I refused to take because I do not believe in treating symptoms without a formal diagnosis. I just went to gluten-free and non-GMO, I felt better for a couple of days, but things have gotten worse.
Elaurentz
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
8 years ago
after weaning off prescription drugs for adrenal fatigue
I have been wondering a lot about adrenal fatigue lately. Being the patient of a Hertoghe doctor, I told myself for a long time that I could not do better, and that I had to do whatever the doctor told me to. However, lately, I have come to question some of those things. It seems that most if not all
I have been wondering a lot about adrenal fatigue lately. Being the patient of a Hertoghe doctor, I told myself for a long time that I could not do better, and that I had to do whatever the doctor told me to. However, lately, I have come to question some of those things. It seems that most if not all
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Thyroid UK
8 years ago
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Depo-medrol Injections for the treatment of PMR
In early July, 2016, while vacationing in the Adirondacks of New York, I began to suffer from significant night pains in my shoulders and hips that completely resolved during the day. When the night pain became widespread, and began to continue during the day, I called my primary care physician and
In early July, 2016, while vacationing in the Adirondacks of New York, I began to suffer from significant night pains in my shoulders and hips that completely resolved during the day. When the night pain became widespread, and began to continue during the day, I called my primary care physician and
Admiral06
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PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
AFIB and Spiriva
I am now 5 weeks post cardiac ablation and for the past two weeks have suffered with breathing problems and a dry, non-productive cough. I saw my PCP last week and he put me on Medrol for a 6 day period. I also had a chest x-ray which showed nothing. Today I saw my regular cardiologist (not my EP), and
I am now 5 weeks post cardiac ablation and for the past two weeks have suffered with breathing problems and a dry, non-productive cough. I saw my PCP last week and he put me on Medrol for a 6 day period. I also had a chest x-ray which showed nothing. Today I saw my regular cardiologist (not my EP), and
Kjab
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AF Association
8 years ago
Teeth fracture
I lost a perfectly non cavity tooth. The tooth cracked in half and I had it extracted last week. I have another molar tooth that was next to it, and I am getting temperature sensitive. My fear is that another tooth cracked. Could my medications of Humira weekly, methotrexate, medrol, and other lesser
I lost a perfectly non cavity tooth. The tooth cracked in half and I had it extracted last week. I have another molar tooth that was next to it, and I am getting temperature sensitive. My fear is that another tooth cracked. Could my medications of Humira weekly, methotrexate, medrol, and other lesser
Whatsnext
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NRAS
8 years ago
Why are my feet numb?
Over the last week or so my toes on both feet and my right foot have become increasingly numb, what could this be? I saw rheumatologist today and she said let her know if it's getting worse, but it's got worse even since this morning! I do have back problems and often sciatica but my back is fine at
Over the last week or so my toes on both feet and my right foot have become increasingly numb, what could this be? I saw rheumatologist today and she said let her know if it's getting worse, but it's got worse even since this morning! I do have back problems and often sciatica but my back is fine at
LuckyJC
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LUPUS UK
8 years ago
how to interpret thyroid labs?
I saw my doctor (a Hertoghe doctor) last week. My thyroid labs (from two weeks ago): TSH <0.01 (0.2-4.0) FT3 2.2 (1.2-4.3) FT4 0.9 (0.8-1.5) My doctor said that, as long as my TSH remains low, that shows that my thyroid meds are working, and that FTs are individual, constantly fluctuating and don't
I saw my doctor (a Hertoghe doctor) last week. My thyroid labs (from two weeks ago): TSH <0.01 (0.2-4.0) FT3 2.2 (1.2-4.3) FT4 0.9 (0.8-1.5) My doctor said that, as long as my TSH remains low, that shows that my thyroid meds are working, and that FTs are individual, constantly fluctuating and don't
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Thyroid UK
8 years ago
RT3 dominance...?
In February, I had labs on 8 grains of Erfa daily (24 h after taking NDT): TSH <0.01 (0.2-4.0) FT4 0.9 (ref 0.8-1.6) FT3 2.9 (ref 1.7-3.7) Around this time, I managed to wean off Medrol for adrenal fatigue (I had been on it since late 2011). In March, I switched to Thyroid-S, after finding Erfa inconsistent
In February, I had labs on 8 grains of Erfa daily (24 h after taking NDT): TSH <0.01 (0.2-4.0) FT4 0.9 (ref 0.8-1.6) FT3 2.9 (ref 1.7-3.7) Around this time, I managed to wean off Medrol for adrenal fatigue (I had been on it since late 2011). In March, I switched to Thyroid-S, after finding Erfa inconsistent
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Thyroid UK
8 years ago
have recently had the strangest experience, would appreciate comments on this
Earlier this year, I managed to wean off Medrol for adrenal fatigue. I had been taking it since late 2011, took 6 mg daily at one point, then 4 mg daily for the last two years on it. I decided to wean off it as I had read that drugs like Medrol and HC will suppress your own adrenal function rather than
Earlier this year, I managed to wean off Medrol for adrenal fatigue. I had been taking it since late 2011, took 6 mg daily at one point, then 4 mg daily for the last two years on it. I decided to wean off it as I had read that drugs like Medrol and HC will suppress your own adrenal function rather than
Hidden
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Thyroid UK
8 years ago
Can Depo Medrol injection cause sciatica?
I had my first Depo Medrol injection on Friday, into the top of my bum. On Sunday I started with a flare of back pain and sciatica. Is it possible that the injection has caused this? I did slip two discs a couple of years ago, but it seems such a coincidence that it's flared up now...grateful for any
I had my first Depo Medrol injection on Friday, into the top of my bum. On Sunday I started with a flare of back pain and sciatica. Is it possible that the injection has caused this? I did slip two discs a couple of years ago, but it seems such a coincidence that it's flared up now...grateful for any
LuckyJC
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LUPUS UK
8 years ago
Stuck In Greece with PMR
For several reasons, wont bore you but I am stuck living on a small old boat in Grrece and unable to afford to change the situation. Five years ago I was struck down with the terrible symptoms of shoulder and buttock pain, not being able to clean my teeth or raise from the loo. After 4 or 5 months of
For several reasons, wont bore you but I am stuck living on a small old boat in Grrece and unable to afford to change the situation. Five years ago I was struck down with the terrible symptoms of shoulder and buttock pain, not being able to clean my teeth or raise from the loo. After 4 or 5 months of
nostromo
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PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
Nutri Adrenals Extra
I have a question about this product, as I know many here use it and seem happy with it. Has anyone here gone from prescription HC or prednisolone to NAX, and found the latter to be equally effective? I am asking as I seem to need something for my adrenals. I have been taking adrenal cortex since weaning
I have a question about this product, as I know many here use it and seem happy with it. Has anyone here gone from prescription HC or prednisolone to NAX, and found the latter to be equally effective? I am asking as I seem to need something for my adrenals. I have been taking adrenal cortex since weaning
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Thyroid UK
8 years ago
adrenal fatigue questions
Earlier this year, I managed to wean off Medrol which I had been on since late 2011, after being diagnosed with adrenal fatigue in November 2011. Since then, I had been on either 6 or 4 mg of Medrol daily alternatively. After stopping Medrol, my periods came back, after being absent for almost 18 months
Earlier this year, I managed to wean off Medrol which I had been on since late 2011, after being diagnosed with adrenal fatigue in November 2011. Since then, I had been on either 6 or 4 mg of Medrol daily alternatively. After stopping Medrol, my periods came back, after being absent for almost 18 months
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Thyroid UK
8 years ago
Taper Reducing Medrol by 2 mg at a time
with all the reading I've done, that seems too fast. And the rheumy said it's ok if I want to do it by 1 mg increments... However, the smallest tab the pharmacies have is 4 mg! And that's a small tab... So cutting it in fourths seems to be a rather risky estimation... I dropped from 10 mg to 8 mg 4
with all the reading I've done, that seems too fast. And the rheumy said it's ok if I want to do it by 1 mg increments... However, the smallest tab the pharmacies have is 4 mg! And that's a small tab... So cutting it in fourths seems to be a rather risky estimation... I dropped from 10 mg to 8 mg 4
Zacsmimi
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PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
ferritin - iron?
I have been wondering something for years: My doctor (a so called "Hertoghe doctor") only tests ferritine levels, never iron levels. I was diagnosed with iron deficiency in 2011, and put on prescription drug Losferron. I cannot say it has done much for me. Last year, my ferritin levels were 83 ug/L (
I have been wondering something for years: My doctor (a so called "Hertoghe doctor") only tests ferritine levels, never iron levels. I was diagnosed with iron deficiency in 2011, and put on prescription drug Losferron. I cannot say it has done much for me. Last year, my ferritin levels were 83 ug/L (
Hidden
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Thyroid UK
8 years ago
How do I recognize a flare?
i hope people don't see my name and say "oh no, here comes that whiny woman from the States!" I've had a rough few days. Thurs went to a funeral and was really quite pleased with myself for getting back and resting, and felt pretty good ( altho my " rest" was a 2.5 hour nap...) . Friday I was out of
i hope people don't see my name and say "oh no, here comes that whiny woman from the States!" I've had a rough few days. Thurs went to a funeral and was really quite pleased with myself for getting back and resting, and felt pretty good ( altho my " rest" was a 2.5 hour nap...) . Friday I was out of
Zacsmimi
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PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
Hello
Hello everyone! So I went to my doctor on Friday because my pain is so bad and I'm not responding to the steroids anymore like I initially did with the Medrol dosepak. We know that I have some sort of Connective Tissue Disease, but not exactly sure now since my Anti-CCP levels, ANA were negative, RF
Hello everyone! So I went to my doctor on Friday because my pain is so bad and I'm not responding to the steroids anymore like I initially did with the Medrol dosepak. We know that I have some sort of Connective Tissue Disease, but not exactly sure now since my Anti-CCP levels, ANA were negative, RF
Twinks80
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Cure Arthritis Community
8 years ago
Hello
Hello everyone! So I went to my doctor on Friday because my pain is so bad and I'm not responding to the steroids anymore like I initially did with the Medrol dosepak. We know that I have some sort of Connective Tissue Disease, but not exactly sure now since my Anti-CCP levels, ANA were negative, RF
Hello everyone! So I went to my doctor on Friday because my pain is so bad and I'm not responding to the steroids anymore like I initially did with the Medrol dosepak. We know that I have some sort of Connective Tissue Disease, but not exactly sure now since my Anti-CCP levels, ANA were negative, RF
Twinks80
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NRAS
8 years ago
Isn't the steroid supposed to prevent a flare?
I started out on 40 mg. of prednisone for a week. Was on bedrest for 3 weeks. Saw minimal changes from many symptoms, then my doc spoke with rheumy and they dropped it to 20 mg. without any noticeable rapid change. Labs sky high. Gradually improved... Saw the rheumy on day 21 from onset, and was mostly
I started out on 40 mg. of prednisone for a week. Was on bedrest for 3 weeks. Saw minimal changes from many symptoms, then my doc spoke with rheumy and they dropped it to 20 mg. without any noticeable rapid change. Labs sky high. Gradually improved... Saw the rheumy on day 21 from onset, and was mostly
Zacsmimi
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PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
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