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tender breasts?
good evening! This is a strange one I think. Just wondered if anyone could explain or maybe have had experience of this. I will go to the Doctor obviously. I started Prednisolone in early October 15 mg and am currently on 9.5. Golfing, gardening, decorating - have had very few side effects - and felt
good evening! This is a strange one I think. Just wondered if anyone could explain or maybe have had experience of this. I will go to the Doctor obviously. I started Prednisolone in early October 15 mg and am currently on 9.5. Golfing, gardening, decorating - have had very few side effects - and felt
Sungolfer
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Should I apply sick day rules following a foot operation?
I had an operation yesterday to remove osteophyte ring from around my big toe. I’m home now and it’s very painful despite taking the codeine 30mg they prescribed. My PMR is no different and I’m on 6mg prednisolone but am I supposed to apply sick day rules or do I only do that if PMR gets worse?
I had an operation yesterday to remove osteophyte ring from around my big toe. I’m home now and it’s very painful despite taking the codeine 30mg they prescribed. My PMR is no different and I’m on 6mg prednisolone but am I supposed to apply sick day rules or do I only do that if PMR gets worse?
Mfaepink1973
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Licorice
I know we are supposed to avoid licorice while on prednisolone as it supposedly increases the steroid in our body. I've even heard it described as a steroid saver. Why then, do we not use it as such when tapering off pred? I'd happily eat some!
I know we are supposed to avoid licorice while on prednisolone as it supposedly increases the steroid in our body. I've even heard it described as a steroid saver. Why then, do we not use it as such when tapering off pred? I'd happily eat some!
Wheelygood99
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
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Various questions, sorry 🥹
I hope you’re all doing as well as you can be 💜 this is going to be a long post so firstly I just want to apologise but any advice would be massively appreciated. I have also, attached a photo of my kitten to put a smile on all your faces, as she does mine on a daily basis 🥹 (scroll to the bottom for
I hope you’re all doing as well as you can be 💜 this is going to be a long post so firstly I just want to apologise but any advice would be massively appreciated. I have also, attached a photo of my kitten to put a smile on all your faces, as she does mine on a daily basis 🥹 (scroll to the bottom for
JLAR01
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LUPUS UK
6 months ago
best way to reduce Prednisolone
I have tried to come off Prednisolone for PMR for the last 8 years by slow reduction. However, my diagnosis has recently been changed to MS and advised to definitely come of Steroids. Fatigue is a massive problem for me. I am currently on 5mg of Pred daily but have just had opposite views from 2 Doctors
I have tried to come off Prednisolone for PMR for the last 8 years by slow reduction. However, my diagnosis has recently been changed to MS and advised to definitely come of Steroids. Fatigue is a massive problem for me. I am currently on 5mg of Pred daily but have just had opposite views from 2 Doctors
Linnetbird
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Dexamethasone
My cousin has a brain tumour and is receiving radiotherapy. In addition, she has been prescribed 2mg daily dexamethasone steroids. I'm wondering what is the difference between this drug and prednisolone?
My cousin has a brain tumour and is receiving radiotherapy. In addition, she has been prescribed 2mg daily dexamethasone steroids. I'm wondering what is the difference between this drug and prednisolone?
Broseley
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
17.5 mg prednisolone
Tapered down to 17.5 mg but getting shoulder pain and head twinges. I've noticed at 20 mg I feel better. Wondering if I should taper back up to 20 mg.
Tapered down to 17.5 mg but getting shoulder pain and head twinges. I've noticed at 20 mg I feel better. Wondering if I should taper back up to 20 mg.
Helliwelli12
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Myasthenia Gravis
I have been on prednisolone for almost 2 years for Polymyalgia Rheumatica (GP Diagnosis) but over the last year I have been losing strength and other neuromuscular issues. I have seen Neurologists but EMG and blood test always came back inconclusive. Until Last week! A blood test for AChR (Serum) came
I have been on prednisolone for almost 2 years for Polymyalgia Rheumatica (GP Diagnosis) but over the last year I have been losing strength and other neuromuscular issues. I have seen Neurologists but EMG and blood test always came back inconclusive. Until Last week! A blood test for AChR (Serum) came
opentuned
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Measles outbreak
Hi, not sure if I'm being silly so looking for abit of reassurance. I'm on rituximab, azathioprine and prednisolone. I'm up-to-date with vaccinations bit concerned about the measles outbreak in my area. Am I at risk due to being immunocompromised?
Hi, not sure if I'm being silly so looking for abit of reassurance. I'm on rituximab, azathioprine and prednisolone. I'm up-to-date with vaccinations bit concerned about the measles outbreak in my area. Am I at risk due to being immunocompromised?
Vqueen
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Vasculitis UK
6 months ago
Pain and when to increase prednisolone?
I've reduced carefully since 2018 on 15mg to 1mg pred since Jan 2023. Since September 23, I've had increasing pain and stiffness in my intercostals but crucially in muscles in my hip area. At first it was annoying stiffness with a wee bit of pain for maybe 20 mins on waking and I could walk it off.
I've reduced carefully since 2018 on 15mg to 1mg pred since Jan 2023. Since September 23, I've had increasing pain and stiffness in my intercostals but crucially in muscles in my hip area. At first it was annoying stiffness with a wee bit of pain for maybe 20 mins on waking and I could walk it off.
Q-owl
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
split dose of prednisolone
please can you tell me any experience you have of splitting a pred dose between evening and morning. I know some people have found it beneficial, using enteric coated at night and non enteric coated in the morning, but is there a downside? Any research?I did a search and found an article about PMR taking
please can you tell me any experience you have of splitting a pred dose between evening and morning. I know some people have found it beneficial, using enteric coated at night and non enteric coated in the morning, but is there a downside? Any research?I did a search and found an article about PMR taking
Freshairfiend
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Mixing plain and gastro Pred
I have just requested 2.5mg Prednisolone from my surgery as I am down to 4.5mg and it’s much easier to get a correct dose without splitting pills. I see that they will be giving me gastro resistant tabs so I will be taking 1 of these together with 2x1mg plain Prednisolone. Is this going to create
I have just requested 2.5mg Prednisolone from my surgery as I am down to 4.5mg and it’s much easier to get a correct dose without splitting pills. I see that they will be giving me gastro resistant tabs so I will be taking 1 of these together with 2x1mg plain Prednisolone. Is this going to create
jaycee444
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Exercise and muscle pain
I have had PMR for 5+ years now, 76 yrs old and still weaning down on
Prednisone
, now at 2 mg. I have strained my lower back with lifting and bending too much as we recently moved, and the Physical therapist has me on mild back exercises. Oh my gosh, I am so sore through my whole pelvic area.
I have had PMR for 5+ years now, 76 yrs old and still weaning down on
Prednisone
, now at 2 mg. I have strained my lower back with lifting and bending too much as we recently moved, and the Physical therapist has me on mild back exercises. Oh my gosh, I am so sore through my whole pelvic area.
fishingnut
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Adrenal insufficiency
After 3.5 years on Prednisolone and 1 year of Toccilizumab for GCA including sight loss (late diagnosis), starting at 60mg, I got down to 2mg following a Synacthen test in June 23 which apparently proved my adrenal glands were capable of working. However I couldn’t function at all, extreme fatigue,
After 3.5 years on Prednisolone and 1 year of Toccilizumab for GCA including sight loss (late diagnosis), starting at 60mg, I got down to 2mg following a Synacthen test in June 23 which apparently proved my adrenal glands were capable of working. However I couldn’t function at all, extreme fatigue,
Forestlady
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Oops! With the Prednisone
On March 28, when I gave the pillboxes to Janice, I wrote a note that said, "Add 2.5 mg
prednisone
and Gabapentin AM and PM." Three nights ago, when I flipped my night-time meds out, a half-pill dropped on the vanity. ??
On March 28, when I gave the pillboxes to Janice, I wrote a note that said, "Add 2.5 mg
prednisone
and Gabapentin AM and PM." Three nights ago, when I flipped my night-time meds out, a half-pill dropped on the vanity. ??
Grammy80
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Stress - I ignored the obvious ...
I should know this by now after nearly 4 years of PMR. I am normally reasonably OK at dealing with stress, but there is a limit. Now I know all too well that PMR flares are indeed one of the ugly lovechilds of major stress. I am 68 but still working. One of my sidelines suffered terribly in Covid
I should know this by now after nearly 4 years of PMR. I am normally reasonably OK at dealing with stress, but there is a limit. Now I know all too well that PMR flares are indeed one of the ugly lovechilds of major stress. I am 68 but still working. One of my sidelines suffered terribly in Covid
Predderman2020
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
PMR or Arthritis?
I have been reading your forum since I was diagnosed with PMR just over 2 years ago. I have found it incredibly informative, helpful and comforting, but this is my 1st post. I was diagnosed with PMR after a couple of months of extreme pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders hips and knee, to the extent
I have been reading your forum since I was diagnosed with PMR just over 2 years ago. I have found it incredibly informative, helpful and comforting, but this is my 1st post. I was diagnosed with PMR after a couple of months of extreme pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders hips and knee, to the extent
Reneestpierre
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Oral Thrush that does not go away
I am at a low dose
prednisone
of 3 mg. Have taken all sugar out of my diet. Has anyone else had this problem? Should I begin taking methotrexate which my rheumatologist has suggested but respects my decision to stay on hydroxy. Maybe take it every other day? Any advice is welcome. MrsMarigold
I am at a low dose
prednisone
of 3 mg. Have taken all sugar out of my diet. Has anyone else had this problem? Should I begin taking methotrexate which my rheumatologist has suggested but respects my decision to stay on hydroxy. Maybe take it every other day? Any advice is welcome. MrsMarigold
MrsMarigold
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LUPUS UK
1 year ago
incorrect dose of prednisolone?
Just less than a month ago, I reduced my first prednisolone dose from 15mg to 12.5mg. This was after a blood test. I wasn’t keen to reduce by more than ten percent, especially as I was going to be travelling a long way and be away for Xmas and new year, then home for two days and away again for eight
Just less than a month ago, I reduced my first prednisolone dose from 15mg to 12.5mg. This was after a blood test. I wasn’t keen to reduce by more than ten percent, especially as I was going to be travelling a long way and be away for Xmas and new year, then home for two days and away again for eight
Freshairfiend
in
PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Tooth extraction and Prednisolone
First, thank you for all the fantastic help and advice...now my question. 9 months post diagnosis and (mainly) tapering well from 15mg to 9mg.In a day or so, I need to have a tooth removed. 63 and with "my generation" teeth. The dentist has advised to double dose on the day of the procedure. That seems
First, thank you for all the fantastic help and advice...now my question. 9 months post diagnosis and (mainly) tapering well from 15mg to 9mg.In a day or so, I need to have a tooth removed. 63 and with "my generation" teeth. The dentist has advised to double dose on the day of the procedure. That seems
Zak61
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
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