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Sleep paralysis
Ive had a few episodes of this lately and havent had a problem in the past so could it be to do with my being on a low dose now of Prednisolone ? (4mg). Im presuming it’s sleep paralysis and it’s a bit scary. I hear a noise when Im asleep and think Ive got intruders so I try to wake up and I cant
Ive had a few episodes of this lately and havent had a problem in the past so could it be to do with my being on a low dose now of Prednisolone ? (4mg). Im presuming it’s sleep paralysis and it’s a bit scary. I hear a noise when Im asleep and think Ive got intruders so I try to wake up and I cant
jaycee444
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PMRGCAuk
10 days ago
Restarting meds after medical procedures 😏
Hi Peeps, I hope this post finds you as well as you can possibly be today 🫠 I haven't been on here for a while; I've been busy sorting out a diagnosis of PLCIS (Pleomorphic lobular carcinoma in suti) after going for my regular mammogram visit earlier on this year. Long story short - I had a lumpectomy
Hi Peeps, I hope this post finds you as well as you can possibly be today 🫠 I haven't been on here for a while; I've been busy sorting out a diagnosis of PLCIS (Pleomorphic lobular carcinoma in suti) after going for my regular mammogram visit earlier on this year. Long story short - I had a lumpectomy
Moomin8
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NRAS
10 days ago
Flare after short synacthen test
I've been on Pred since April 2022, starting at 15mg and have reduced to 3.5mg - it has taken work, but I've used Dorset Lady's super slow reduction protocol and it has got me to where I am now. I had a short synacthen test 3rd July to see if I would be able to come off Prednisolone, but had to immediately
I've been on Pred since April 2022, starting at 15mg and have reduced to 3.5mg - it has taken work, but I've used Dorset Lady's super slow reduction protocol and it has got me to where I am now. I had a short synacthen test 3rd July to see if I would be able to come off Prednisolone, but had to immediately
Meezamom
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PMRGCAuk
11 days ago
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Update on GCA query
I have been to the local eye specialist which happens to be my optician. I saw a young optician who I have not seen before. He said he’d heard of GSA(!) and admitted to no expertise in the field. I said it may be better to wait for my usual optician who has knowledge of GCA, but he said he knew what
I have been to the local eye specialist which happens to be my optician. I saw a young optician who I have not seen before. He said he’d heard of GSA(!) and admitted to no expertise in the field. I said it may be better to wait for my usual optician who has knowledge of GCA, but he said he knew what
SanG55
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PMRGCAuk
11 days ago
Hello - I'm interested in other GCA experiences
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
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
BladesLover
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PMRGCAuk
11 days ago
Update
Hi All I was prescribed 15mg of prednisolone June 24, after the first three weeks on 15mg prednisolone I had blood tests 16 July CRP down to 8 which was great as I was 19 before, Thyroid results TSH 4.7 (Ref Range 0.27-4.5) FT4 15.4 (ref range 11-23) so both outside reference range, previous blood
Hi All I was prescribed 15mg of prednisolone June 24, after the first three weeks on 15mg prednisolone I had blood tests 16 July CRP down to 8 which was great as I was 19 before, Thyroid results TSH 4.7 (Ref Range 0.27-4.5) FT4 15.4 (ref range 11-23) so both outside reference range, previous blood
Blodders2
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PMRGCAuk
12 days ago
Pred and PET Scans
Hi I’m currently on 6mg Prednisolone for suspected GCA diagnosed about 14 months ago though biopsy was negative and ultrasounds didn’t detect anything. Inflammation markers have come down significantly but are stubbornly refusing to go into the normal range. Have no other indications of infection and
Hi I’m currently on 6mg Prednisolone for suspected GCA diagnosed about 14 months ago though biopsy was negative and ultrasounds didn’t detect anything. Inflammation markers have come down significantly but are stubbornly refusing to go into the normal range. Have no other indications of infection and
Menno1525
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PMRGCAuk
12 days ago
GCA tapering query
After being diagnosed with GCA early July, GO upped Prednisolone to 40mg (from 5mg for PMR) I am wondering what tapering regime for GCA is. I am still experiencing jaw claudication and vision changes (seeing local eye specialist tomorrow for check up). I am experiencing mood changes (which I suspect
After being diagnosed with GCA early July, GO upped Prednisolone to 40mg (from 5mg for PMR) I am wondering what tapering regime for GCA is. I am still experiencing jaw claudication and vision changes (seeing local eye specialist tomorrow for check up). I am experiencing mood changes (which I suspect
SanG55
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PMRGCAuk
12 days ago
And now it’s eczema!!
After 7 very interesting years, I finally arrived at 3.5mg Pred which the rheumatologist has been “happy” for me to keep as a maintenance dose. However, several months ago I developed a rash on my arms, legs and back. There followed two biopsies and eventually, some three weeks ago, the diagnosis of
After 7 very interesting years, I finally arrived at 3.5mg Pred which the rheumatologist has been “happy” for me to keep as a maintenance dose. However, several months ago I developed a rash on my arms, legs and back. There followed two biopsies and eventually, some three weeks ago, the diagnosis of
Janann25
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PMRGCAuk
14 days ago
Reducing Prednisolone
Am just down to 8mg of Prednisolone. Does the odd “ping “ in my temple mean I am having a flare…no headache or other symptoms. Wondering if a bit of dehydration in hot weather
Am just down to 8mg of Prednisolone. Does the odd “ping “ in my temple mean I am having a flare…no headache or other symptoms. Wondering if a bit of dehydration in hot weather
Havanahula
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PMRGCAuk
14 days ago
Tocilizumab & Neutrophils
hello everyone, Can anybody share any experience in terms of what helped to increase low neutrophil count? Unfortunately, my levels have fallen to 1 now so yesterday I was told not to inject anymore Tocilizumab and increase the Prednisolone until treatment can be changed again in 4-6 weeks. I’m due
hello everyone, Can anybody share any experience in terms of what helped to increase low neutrophil count? Unfortunately, my levels have fallen to 1 now so yesterday I was told not to inject anymore Tocilizumab and increase the Prednisolone until treatment can be changed again in 4-6 weeks. I’m due
Inanotherlife
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NRAS
15 days ago
Flare protocol and how to manage it.
Flare protocol and how to manage it.I was doing so well on 5mg prednisolone when in the 6th week, a horrid flare hit me affecting my mobility like never before. I added 3mg to make it 8 in total, but that wasn't enough, so upped it by the recommended 5 mg, making the total 10 mg. I stayed with 10mg for
Flare protocol and how to manage it.I was doing so well on 5mg prednisolone when in the 6th week, a horrid flare hit me affecting my mobility like never before. I added 3mg to make it 8 in total, but that wasn't enough, so upped it by the recommended 5 mg, making the total 10 mg. I stayed with 10mg for
waltztherapy
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PMRGCAuk
15 days ago
Wheezing
I wake with worrying wheezing, usually it seems to come from the left hand lower lung. I think it's associated with nasal drip and sleeping on my left. Sometimes coughing will produce a small amount of phlegm which relieves the situation to some extent. In cold weather or if I catch cold, my symptoms
I wake with worrying wheezing, usually it seems to come from the left hand lower lung. I think it's associated with nasal drip and sleeping on my left. Sometimes coughing will produce a small amount of phlegm which relieves the situation to some extent. In cold weather or if I catch cold, my symptoms
Q-owl
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
15 days ago
Suttonsea
Developed PMR after being mis diagnosed for about 2weeks(phone triage) back end of May this year. Eventually prescribed Prednisolone and put on the NICE recommended programme of 15mg for 3 weeks the 12.5 for 3 weeks etc. Now on 10 mgs for another week then nine. Although the meds seem to be keeping
Developed PMR after being mis diagnosed for about 2weeks(phone triage) back end of May this year. Eventually prescribed Prednisolone and put on the NICE recommended programme of 15mg for 3 weeks the 12.5 for 3 weeks etc. Now on 10 mgs for another week then nine. Although the meds seem to be keeping
Suttonsea
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PMRGCAuk
16 days ago
Feeling tired and low
Having been diagnosed with PMR a few years ago and starting on 15mg I was pleased the report to my rheumatologist that I had reduced to 2mg a day and she wrote to my Dr saying how pleased she was and that she was surprised I had achieved this as she had doubted I could ever get off Prednisolone. I
Having been diagnosed with PMR a few years ago and starting on 15mg I was pleased the report to my rheumatologist that I had reduced to 2mg a day and she wrote to my Dr saying how pleased she was and that she was surprised I had achieved this as she had doubted I could ever get off Prednisolone. I
Pinkcuffs
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PMRGCAuk
16 days ago
To be or not to be Immuno-suppressed? That is the Question!
Since the covid vaccination program began, I've very deliberately had every single booster offered....7 in total. I've always felt that protecting myself from catching covid is both sensible and responsible. However, I've not been able to have this years spring booster yet as I cannot have the Moderna
Since the covid vaccination program began, I've very deliberately had every single booster offered....7 in total. I've always felt that protecting myself from catching covid is both sensible and responsible. However, I've not been able to have this years spring booster yet as I cannot have the Moderna
Kendrew
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PMRGCAuk
17 days ago
Prednisolone cured the initial pain in my legs and thighs but deep ache in my thighs & calves persists after 8 months. What can I expect ?
I am a reasonably healthy 72 year old, a retired Physicist/Engineer and before the PMR used to cycle and swim daily. I live with my wife in a house built in 1880 and we are improving it year by year. PMR probably started May 2023 with ache / pain in top of left inner thigh and sometimes right thigh
I am a reasonably healthy 72 year old, a retired Physicist/Engineer and before the PMR used to cycle and swim daily. I live with my wife in a house built in 1880 and we are improving it year by year. PMR probably started May 2023 with ache / pain in top of left inner thigh and sometimes right thigh
byebyebicycle
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PMRGCAuk
17 days ago
ONE - Prednisolone
I was diagnosed with the above around 9 months ago. I believe this was caused by Vivid as I was perfectly healthy before. I have been tapering down a couple of times then it seems to get worse and I'm back on it. However intelligent to back on although my doc said my blood test was a bit high and I
I was diagnosed with the above around 9 months ago. I believe this was caused by Vivid as I was perfectly healthy before. I have been tapering down a couple of times then it seems to get worse and I'm back on it. However intelligent to back on although my doc said my blood test was a bit high and I
Roselily100
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PMRGCAuk
18 days ago
How to respond to inflamed thumb joint?
Hi all, I've been reading on here since I developed PMR in April this year and found the experience of others really helpful. My GP and I made the diagnosis (I'm a retired GP) and I have a first rheumatology appointment in September. I've managed to reduce from prednisolone 15mg to 11mg which I've been
Hi all, I've been reading on here since I developed PMR in April this year and found the experience of others really helpful. My GP and I made the diagnosis (I'm a retired GP) and I have a first rheumatology appointment in September. I've managed to reduce from prednisolone 15mg to 11mg which I've been
Mellowgrover
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PMRGCAuk
19 days ago
cortisol blood test
Good morning I am tapering from 4 to 3.5mg Prednisolone and struggling to establish what the random fatigue and , what I think are Osteo pains. I think they are just withdrawal 🤞. Messaged my Gp this morning asking for a Cortisol blood test before I see my Consultant on 14th August … they have just
Good morning I am tapering from 4 to 3.5mg Prednisolone and struggling to establish what the random fatigue and , what I think are Osteo pains. I think they are just withdrawal 🤞. Messaged my Gp this morning asking for a Cortisol blood test before I see my Consultant on 14th August … they have just
5goFlotilla
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PMRGCAuk
19 days ago
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