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pain with slow taper
I’ve been on prednisolone since early July and have tapered down to 13.5 from 20. I had to go back up to 15 for a couple of weeks after getting Covid, but am back to 13.5. I’m achy in my shoulders and arms but nowhere near the pain I was in before preds, so is this normal and will it pass after a few
I’ve been on prednisolone since early July and have tapered down to 13.5 from 20. I had to go back up to 15 for a couple of weeks after getting Covid, but am back to 13.5. I’m achy in my shoulders and arms but nowhere near the pain I was in before preds, so is this normal and will it pass after a few
Nanatoo
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Why does my rheumatologist want me to go onto Methotrexate when I am on a low does of Prednisolone and am getting good symptom relief?
I am now down to 2mg of Prednisolone a day. From a few weeks in my rheumatologist has wanted me to go onto Methotrexate. I have never achieved total symptom relief and recently I've probably been slightly stiffer than before, certainly in the mornings. My last blood tests showed that my CRP had gone
I am now down to 2mg of Prednisolone a day. From a few weeks in my rheumatologist has wanted me to go onto Methotrexate. I have never achieved total symptom relief and recently I've probably been slightly stiffer than before, certainly in the mornings. My last blood tests showed that my CRP had gone
Siena62
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Melon Udrigle
To Tangocharlie. I would just like to say that my first appointment was a telephone appointment, my GP immediately from the symptoms diagnosed PMR, she prescribed Prednisolone (20mgs) initially, I went overnight from being unable to move to virtually back to normal. The most helpful part of the consultation
To Tangocharlie. I would just like to say that my first appointment was a telephone appointment, my GP immediately from the symptoms diagnosed PMR, she prescribed Prednisolone (20mgs) initially, I went overnight from being unable to move to virtually back to normal. The most helpful part of the consultation
mellonudrigle
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
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Chilblain Lupus?
Hi All, Well, after being well for a good period of time it all came to a grinding and painful halt. I have what seems to be Chilblain Lupus. Has anyone else had this or similar? I've attached pictures below to show what it looks like. My apologies in advance as it all looks absolutely horrible
Hi All, Well, after being well for a good period of time it all came to a grinding and painful halt. I have what seems to be Chilblain Lupus. Has anyone else had this or similar? I've attached pictures below to show what it looks like. My apologies in advance as it all looks absolutely horrible
SurferGuy
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LUPUS UK
4 months ago
Puzzled by a past asthma attack experience
Around about 2019 I was staying at Harewood near Leeds visiting my parents. I was with a friend and when we were there we enjoyed exploring the Harewood Estate. Tucked away in the woods there, there is the original Harewood Castle which looks like a freestanding keep and is quite awe inspiring. To access
Around about 2019 I was staying at Harewood near Leeds visiting my parents. I was with a friend and when we were there we enjoyed exploring the Harewood Estate. Tucked away in the woods there, there is the original Harewood Castle which looks like a freestanding keep and is quite awe inspiring. To access
LittleZebra
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Asthma Community Forum
4 months ago
what next?
I was diagnosed with PMR five years ago and my gp kept me on Prednisolone for two years which resulted in a catalogue of side effects including glaucoma and cataracts. My diagnosis was confirmed as RA shortly after. I have been taking methotrexate successfully since. However my condition has worsened
I was diagnosed with PMR five years ago and my gp kept me on Prednisolone for two years which resulted in a catalogue of side effects including glaucoma and cataracts. My diagnosis was confirmed as RA shortly after. I have been taking methotrexate successfully since. However my condition has worsened
Pange63
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NRAS
4 months ago
latest here
After a flare up of GCA in October and increased Pred to 60mg as small increased doses just weren’t working I had a phone consultation with my rheumatologist, I have been reducing by 5 mg a week of prednisolone whilst increasing my methotrexate up to 15mg a week also increased the folic acid to every
After a flare up of GCA in October and increased Pred to 60mg as small increased doses just weren’t working I had a phone consultation with my rheumatologist, I have been reducing by 5 mg a week of prednisolone whilst increasing my methotrexate up to 15mg a week also increased the folic acid to every
TizzyS
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Pattern Tertiary 5 PC
He’s had a robotic prostatectomy, and he’s presently taking Lupron, Zytiga and
prednisone
, and Monday will be his last day of 6 weeks of IMRT. Thank you very much for any input you can give me.
He’s had a robotic prostatectomy, and he’s presently taking Lupron, Zytiga and
prednisone
, and Monday will be his last day of 6 weeks of IMRT. Thank you very much for any input you can give me.
Cactus297
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Prostate Cancer Under 60
1 year ago
Polymyalgia rheumatica
A happy and healthy new Year t o everyone. I haven't posted anything for last six months but would now like some advice. I was originally on 15ms prednisolone and gradually reduced to 5mgs over the course of over a year. I very slowly reduced to 6mgs but since then I have considerably more pain -
A happy and healthy new Year t o everyone. I haven't posted anything for last six months but would now like some advice. I was originally on 15ms prednisolone and gradually reduced to 5mgs over the course of over a year. I very slowly reduced to 6mgs but since then I have considerably more pain -
magslg
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Prednisolone/ corticosteroid prior to IVF & embryo transfer
Hi everyone, Happy 2024.I'd like to know if anyone was advised by the clinic to take Prednisolone 5mg (corticosteroid) every day for 3 months prior to a potential embryo transfer. This was recommended by my gynaecologist in Greece ( even if we did not reach any embryo development or transfer as our
Hi everyone, Happy 2024.I'd like to know if anyone was advised by the clinic to take Prednisolone 5mg (corticosteroid) every day for 3 months prior to a potential embryo transfer. This was recommended by my gynaecologist in Greece ( even if we did not reach any embryo development or transfer as our
Electro2023
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Fertility Network UK
4 months ago
Migratory inflammatory arthritis, Hydroxychloroquine and Prednisolone
Hi all, at last I have plucked up courage to post on here..... Sorry it is a long one.Back in Aug '22 I suddenly started getting weak hands, swollen ankles and other achey symptoms. After several months and my first visit to Rheumatology I was told I had a migratory type of inflammatory arthritis. By
Hi all, at last I have plucked up courage to post on here..... Sorry it is a long one.Back in Aug '22 I suddenly started getting weak hands, swollen ankles and other achey symptoms. After several months and my first visit to Rheumatology I was told I had a migratory type of inflammatory arthritis. By
Pianissimoso
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NRAS
4 months ago
Gpa chest infection
Hi all, I've been battling a chest infection on day 4 of antibiotics. Already on prednisolone, azathioprine and rituximab. Just doesn't seem to be shifting. Any advice on what to do to help fight the infection? Thanks in advance XX
Hi all, I've been battling a chest infection on day 4 of antibiotics. Already on prednisolone, azathioprine and rituximab. Just doesn't seem to be shifting. Any advice on what to do to help fight the infection? Thanks in advance XX
Vqueen
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Vasculitis UK
4 months ago
New Year, old me??🤞
Happy New Year everyone! I’ve been on my PMR/GCA journey for just over 5 years & I am hoping that 2024 see me back to “normal”! I’ve been on 0.5mgs Prednisolone for about 2 months now & had no problems when reducing from 1mg, so today I’ve taken a leap of faith & taken none! I’ll do it gradually & if
Happy New Year everyone! I’ve been on my PMR/GCA journey for just over 5 years & I am hoping that 2024 see me back to “normal”! I’ve been on 0.5mgs Prednisolone for about 2 months now & had no problems when reducing from 1mg, so today I’ve taken a leap of faith & taken none! I’ll do it gradually & if
Lyndaki
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Bad few weeks with chest
I have been given
prednisone
to take 8 each day.. I forgot to ask do I take them all at once? Does anyone know on here? I ve had so much problems clearing mucus it hurts. carbocisteine syrup med normally works but I'm coughing more and mucus if faint yellow.
I have been given
prednisone
to take 8 each day.. I forgot to ask do I take them all at once? Does anyone know on here? I ve had so much problems clearing mucus it hurts. carbocisteine syrup med normally works but I'm coughing more and mucus if faint yellow.
Musicalways
in
Bronchiectasis Support
1 year ago
Curious about my experiance. Interested in what others think?
Had stiff muscles and increasingly sore knees and shoulders and finding it difficult/impossible bending down. Here in Wales Drs do not prescribe physiotherapy, we have to do it ourselves. Usually takes about about 12 weeks to be seen. However my disabled partner was in hospital with 2 osteoporotic vertebral
Had stiff muscles and increasingly sore knees and shoulders and finding it difficult/impossible bending down. Here in Wales Drs do not prescribe physiotherapy, we have to do it ourselves. Usually takes about about 12 weeks to be seen. However my disabled partner was in hospital with 2 osteoporotic vertebral
LindyMc
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Asthma post COVID
I did a
prednisone
taper and am currently taking symbicort twice daily. My only symptom is persistent chest tightness/breathlessness. I'm not wheezing or ever really in danger of an attack. Symbicort doesn't seem to be doing much after a month in.
I did a
prednisone
taper and am currently taking symbicort twice daily. My only symptom is persistent chest tightness/breathlessness. I'm not wheezing or ever really in danger of an attack. Symbicort doesn't seem to be doing much after a month in.
JJ2370
in
Living with Asthma
1 year ago
feeling scared coping with necessity to increase dose after flare
A bit of history..... My PMR was diagnosed in June 2021 and I started on 15mg prednisolone. (it had been undiagnosed since the Feb). I discovered this network and have dipped in on and off to pick up tips - Thank you! I managed pretty well getting down to 5mg by September 2022 but then being aware
A bit of history..... My PMR was diagnosed in June 2021 and I started on 15mg prednisolone. (it had been undiagnosed since the Feb). I discovered this network and have dipped in on and off to pick up tips - Thank you! I managed pretty well getting down to 5mg by September 2022 but then being aware
orangebee
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Tapering and Fatigue
Hello All Some advice would be very welcome. I completed a slow taper (over 4 weeks) form 9.5 to 9mg prednisolone 10 days ago and thought I was doing quite well. However, in the last two days I have been completely overcome with fatigue such that I am barely able to function. I also feel a bit shaky
Hello All Some advice would be very welcome. I completed a slow taper (over 4 weeks) form 9.5 to 9mg prednisolone 10 days ago and thought I was doing quite well. However, in the last two days I have been completely overcome with fatigue such that I am barely able to function. I also feel a bit shaky
FleetRose
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Prednisolone query
I recently requested coated prednisolone which my doctor has prescribed. I expected they would not have a line down the middle, but they appear to look exactly the same as the uncoated ones. They were issued in a plain white box with a dispensary printed label stating “prednisolone 5mg Gastro-Resistant
I recently requested coated prednisolone which my doctor has prescribed. I expected they would not have a line down the middle, but they appear to look exactly the same as the uncoated ones. They were issued in a plain white box with a dispensary printed label stating “prednisolone 5mg Gastro-Resistant
Lclmlbls
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
hello
I was diagnosed with PMR about four years ago. Generally I am a positive person and I don’t dwell on my symptoms but getting off prednisolone seems to be impossible. I get down to 1mg then it flares again. I’m beginning to see a correlation between the flu vaccination and a flare up. I try to think
I was diagnosed with PMR about four years ago. Generally I am a positive person and I don’t dwell on my symptoms but getting off prednisolone seems to be impossible. I get down to 1mg then it flares again. I’m beginning to see a correlation between the flu vaccination and a flare up. I try to think
Hidden
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
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