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A bit confused!
I’m also taking 5mg of
Prednisone
, until the methotrexate kicks in (so the nurse said). I’m currently having blood tests every two weeks and last week the consultant phoned me to say my white blood cells were very high. He asked if I had an infection of any kind, which I don’t.
I’m also taking 5mg of
Prednisone
, until the methotrexate kicks in (so the nurse said). I’m currently having blood tests every two weeks and last week the consultant phoned me to say my white blood cells were very high. He asked if I had an infection of any kind, which I don’t.
Kati66
in
NRAS
1 year ago
Prednisolone And Thinning Skin
Hi, I don’t post on here very often but I have a problem that I would like to share. I have been on Prednisolone for about eight years, since I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia; it caused my retirement at 64 years. I even posted a poem on here that I wrote, with the first line "Polly Myalgia, she
Hi, I don’t post on here very often but I have a problem that I would like to share. I have been on Prednisolone for about eight years, since I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia; it caused my retirement at 64 years. I even posted a poem on here that I wrote, with the first line "Polly Myalgia, she
Geodesic
in
PMRGCAuk
9 months ago
Medications on Planes
Hello! I was hoping to get some advice. I was wondering if anyone has had any problems with security and customs at airports, and if so was it easily resolved? Or what else have they asked for? Just want to be as prepared as possible. I'm off to Costa Rica in December flying from Gatwick airport with
Hello! I was hoping to get some advice. I was wondering if anyone has had any problems with security and customs at airports, and if so was it easily resolved? Or what else have they asked for? Just want to be as prepared as possible. I'm off to Costa Rica in December flying from Gatwick airport with
poppies_are_red
in
LUPUS UK
9 months ago
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stiffness with reduction plan
I started on 20 mg of prednisolone early July and had reduced to 12mg by mid September without any problems. I caught Covid and pain returned but only in my left hip so I increased to 15mg for a couple of weeks while the pain subsided. During October I’ve decreased to 13.5mg and have some mild stiffness
I started on 20 mg of prednisolone early July and had reduced to 12mg by mid September without any problems. I caught Covid and pain returned but only in my left hip so I increased to 15mg for a couple of weeks while the pain subsided. During October I’ve decreased to 13.5mg and have some mild stiffness
Nanatoo
in
PMRGCAuk
9 months ago
Steroids, statins, strange query
I was put on 80mg Atvostatin mid Aug following a TIA/Afib episode and diagnosis. From mid September I started to suffer an intermittent throbbing, burning pain on the ball of my foot and last three toes. It comes on suddenly such as during the short 1 mile walk I’ve just completed. Bloods in Sept showed
I was put on 80mg Atvostatin mid Aug following a TIA/Afib episode and diagnosis. From mid September I started to suffer an intermittent throbbing, burning pain on the ball of my foot and last three toes. It comes on suddenly such as during the short 1 mile walk I’ve just completed. Bloods in Sept showed
Bluey-1
in
PMRGCAuk
9 months ago
past my sell by date
yesterday I had an eye test and the optician asked if I was “still !” using eye drops in my very dry eyes. He said I should do so hourly. I wasn’t aware I was supposed to but apparently they are so dry they account for the regular migraines I’ve been experiencing. Then the usual questions regarding
yesterday I had an eye test and the optician asked if I was “still !” using eye drops in my very dry eyes. He said I should do so hourly. I wasn’t aware I was supposed to but apparently they are so dry they account for the regular migraines I’ve been experiencing. Then the usual questions regarding
AnniesRyder5
in
PMRGCAuk
9 months ago
Blood pressure
I was switched to a betracept,
prednisone
,mycrophenolate and now blood pressure rising.i was on 5mg of amlodipine before the switch to beltacept 2 months ago thenit stared going up so was told to take 10 mg of amlodipine and bp was around 135 to 155,so dr switched me to telmistan/amlodipine combo 40mg
I was switched to a betracept,
prednisone
,mycrophenolate and now blood pressure rising.i was on 5mg of amlodipine before the switch to beltacept 2 months ago thenit stared going up so was told to take 10 mg of amlodipine and bp was around 135 to 155,so dr switched me to telmistan/amlodipine combo 40mg
Parkerbarker
in
Kidney Transplant
1 year ago
pain….is it PMR or something else?
I’m on 9 mg of
prednisone
and haven’t tried increasing the dose, if this isn’t PMR. My latest sed rate, CPR are right at the edge of being over the limit, been steadily increasing for 3 months.
I’m on 9 mg of
prednisone
and haven’t tried increasing the dose, if this isn’t PMR. My latest sed rate, CPR are right at the edge of being over the limit, been steadily increasing for 3 months.
Mstiles
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Newly diagnosed metastatic PC treatment options
I will start treatment next week with Eligard and abiraterone+
prednisone
. Should I also start chemotherapy with docetaxel? And/or should I also start RT for the prostate and the 4 spots in the bones? Would proton therapy be advisable? I will be very grateful for any input.
I will start treatment next week with Eligard and abiraterone+
prednisone
. Should I also start chemotherapy with docetaxel? And/or should I also start RT for the prostate and the 4 spots in the bones? Would proton therapy be advisable? I will be very grateful for any input.
ShorePine
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
cramp ,especially in my calves and feet at night
My current dose of
prednisone
is 5 mg
My current dose of
prednisone
is 5 mg
nissemor
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
The last couple of tapers.
I’m on 1mg of
prednisone
. Has anyone successfully dropped from 1 to zero instead of going to 1/2 first?
I’m on 1mg of
prednisone
. Has anyone successfully dropped from 1 to zero instead of going to 1/2 first?
Missmymuscles
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
In so much pain and feeling poorly
Hi folks, Last Friday while squeazing the edge of the mattress into the corner of a fitted sheet I had an excruciating shooting pain across the middle of my back. After that I could barely do anything without serious pain. Ever since, I've been falling asleep all day, had nausea, bloating & painful
Hi folks, Last Friday while squeazing the edge of the mattress into the corner of a fitted sheet I had an excruciating shooting pain across the middle of my back. After that I could barely do anything without serious pain. Ever since, I've been falling asleep all day, had nausea, bloating & painful
strawclutching
in
PMRGCAuk
9 months ago
Adrenal insufficiency and dosage
I searched this site but didn't find this article. For me the top takeaway was "[i]Mean prednisolone dose the last 3 months and basal P-cortisol were the best and simplest predictors of adrenal function."[/i] This conclusion seems to support the DSNS protocol(which I am using with success so far--thank
I searched this site but didn't find this article. For me the top takeaway was "[i]Mean prednisolone dose the last 3 months and basal P-cortisol were the best and simplest predictors of adrenal function."[/i] This conclusion seems to support the DSNS protocol(which I am using with success so far--thank
papadapadoo
in
PMRGCAuk
9 months ago
possible flare or low cortisol
Hi, reduced my prednisolone about 2 weeks ago to 4.5mg from 5mg and have been okay until today. A couple of twinges here and there but manageable. Today I’m feeling awful, headache, pain in back, legs, feet and shoulders/neck. Absolutely exhausted and feeling tearful. Could this be a flare do you think
Hi, reduced my prednisolone about 2 weeks ago to 4.5mg from 5mg and have been okay until today. A couple of twinges here and there but manageable. Today I’m feeling awful, headache, pain in back, legs, feet and shoulders/neck. Absolutely exhausted and feeling tearful. Could this be a flare do you think
Abcd123455
in
PMRGCAuk
9 months ago
Is it tapering or adrenals?
I'm in hols at the moment, so probably have doing a bit too much! However, today I have shortness of breath doing the slightest thing, even sitting down, and feeling faint and wobbly. I'm a bit better now I've rested all day.Do you think I just need to up my steroids for a couple of days(I've been
I'm in hols at the moment, so probably have doing a bit too much! However, today I have shortness of breath doing the slightest thing, even sitting down, and feeling faint and wobbly. I'm a bit better now I've rested all day.Do you think I just need to up my steroids for a couple of days(I've been
CoziNess
in
PMRGCAuk
9 months ago
Bright Lights and Halos
Hi, For a change, I am not asking for myself, but for a male friend who has literally just been diagnosed with PMR. He is on day five of taking 15mg Gastro costed Pred, and seeing an improvement in his symptoms. However yesterday he started to see massive halos around single point lights like street
Hi, For a change, I am not asking for myself, but for a male friend who has literally just been diagnosed with PMR. He is on day five of taking 15mg Gastro costed Pred, and seeing an improvement in his symptoms. However yesterday he started to see massive halos around single point lights like street
Songbird69
in
PMRGCAuk
9 months ago
it feels like I'll never get better
Hi! I've had constant air hunger every day since June. During my early teens, I was diagnosed with asthma caused by cats. I got prescribed Ventolin which I used when in contact with cats, it helped. I never had any other issues with asthma. As I was young, the allergy tests only confirmed me being
Hi! I've had constant air hunger every day since June. During my early teens, I was diagnosed with asthma caused by cats. I got prescribed Ventolin which I used when in contact with cats, it helped. I never had any other issues with asthma. As I was young, the allergy tests only confirmed me being
crabdip
in
Asthma Community Forum
9 months ago
ESR CRP Results
I had a blood test four weeks ago and my CRP was 12.6; at that stage I was on 6.5mg a day
prednisone
, tapering (using DL's plan) from my original dose rate of 20mg daily which I started on in Nov 2020.
I had a blood test four weeks ago and my CRP was 12.6; at that stage I was on 6.5mg a day
prednisone
, tapering (using DL's plan) from my original dose rate of 20mg daily which I started on in Nov 2020.
Hankb
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Any ideas for travel insurance for those with PMR
I have been taking Prednisolone for PMR about 18 months now. Have tried hard to taper but following flares have now been told by Rheumy to go back to my original dose of 15 mg and start again from there. Today has been my first day back on the 15 and suddenly I am pain free and feel almost like before
I have been taking Prednisolone for PMR about 18 months now. Have tried hard to taper but following flares have now been told by Rheumy to go back to my original dose of 15 mg and start again from there. Today has been my first day back on the 15 and suddenly I am pain free and feel almost like before
Sukian
in
PMRGCAuk
9 months ago
Talked to PCP about tapering, he says go from 20mg to 15mg prednisone using a pill splitter
But my PCP also poo-pooed the idea of small dose pills of
prednisone
like 5mg, 2.5,g or 1mg which it seems some people take. Wants me to try a big taper next week to 15mg from 20mg. What do you think will happen? At 20mg, I still can feel some pain after waking in the am, and at might I get stiff.
But my PCP also poo-pooed the idea of small dose pills of
prednisone
like 5mg, 2.5,g or 1mg which it seems some people take. Wants me to try a big taper next week to 15mg from 20mg. What do you think will happen? At 20mg, I still can feel some pain after waking in the am, and at might I get stiff.
sdowney717
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
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