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Any advice on questions to ask GP at review of 1 week prednisolone trial?
I’ve just done 1 week trial on 15mg Prednisolone (which has eased symptoms of PMR to some extent). GP will call tomorrow to review and presumably come up with plan for future treatment. I’ve made notes over past 7 days to go through with him but I wondered if there are particular questions I should
I’ve just done 1 week trial on 15mg Prednisolone (which has eased symptoms of PMR to some extent). GP will call tomorrow to review and presumably come up with plan for future treatment. I’ve made notes over past 7 days to go through with him but I wondered if there are particular questions I should
Preposterous
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
I’m still here!
I started out on 20 mg
prednisone
. For the last year or so I have been down to 1 mg. My rheumatologist doesn’t seem concerned about that. I have since been diagnosed with herniated disc and degenerative disc. I am currently taking my 1 mg of
prednisone
, duloxetine, and 650 mg Tylenol.
I started out on 20 mg
prednisone
. For the last year or so I have been down to 1 mg. My rheumatologist doesn’t seem concerned about that. I have since been diagnosed with herniated disc and degenerative disc. I am currently taking my 1 mg of
prednisone
, duloxetine, and 650 mg Tylenol.
Lanakay
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PMRGCAuk
8 months ago
when to stop leflunomide
GCA/PMR since Dec 2018. No symptoms of GCA currently but PMR rumbles. On prednisolone and leflunomide. Have not had a flare since last May and have been reducing very slowly since then. Saw locum rheumatologist in September who in a follow up letter suggested I try methotrexate (which I had been
GCA/PMR since Dec 2018. No symptoms of GCA currently but PMR rumbles. On prednisolone and leflunomide. Have not had a flare since last May and have been reducing very slowly since then. Saw locum rheumatologist in September who in a follow up letter suggested I try methotrexate (which I had been
Talyfan
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
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Swap from 4mg pred
dear all I have been prescribed 10 mg hydrocortisone swapping from 4mg pred as from yesterday. things are a bit of a struggle anyway as I’m 3weeks post total reverse shoulder replacement - in a sling for another 3 weeks when more intensive physio will start. I experienced a bit of a crisis a week
dear all I have been prescribed 10 mg hydrocortisone swapping from 4mg pred as from yesterday. things are a bit of a struggle anyway as I’m 3weeks post total reverse shoulder replacement - in a sling for another 3 weeks when more intensive physio will start. I experienced a bit of a crisis a week
AnniesRyder5
in
PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Flare confirmed with PET scan
When I go with the new prescription should I ask for
prednisone
or prednisolone? I thought prednisolone might be better for my liver but is there any difference in the strength or problems with withdrawal between the two?
When I go with the new prescription should I ask for
prednisone
or prednisolone? I thought prednisolone might be better for my liver but is there any difference in the strength or problems with withdrawal between the two?
Frenchduck
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PMRGCAuk
10 months ago
Inflammatory reaction to sugar and carbohydrate ?
did I read somewhere on this site that people with PMR and or on prednisolone can develop a reaction to carbohydrate ? One of the first things I recall about this journey was feeling very dodgey after sucking some butterscotch sweets on an empty tummy. That was before I was diagnosed and given steroids
did I read somewhere on this site that people with PMR and or on prednisolone can develop a reaction to carbohydrate ? One of the first things I recall about this journey was feeling very dodgey after sucking some butterscotch sweets on an empty tummy. That was before I was diagnosed and given steroids
Seekingasolution
in
PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
bruising but only around knees
I haven’t bumped or fallen so wondering is this
prednisone
or would I have bruises elsewhere? I’m on 4mg of
prednisone
now. Any thoughts? Have. GP appointment later just in case but wanted your opinions before going.
I haven’t bumped or fallen so wondering is this
prednisone
or would I have bruises elsewhere? I’m on 4mg of
prednisone
now. Any thoughts? Have. GP appointment later just in case but wanted your opinions before going.
Abcd123455
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Struggling with flare/withdrawal
Would welcome your advice again.Brief recap .. been on Prednisolone since October 2022. Consultant started me on 15mg and advised to reduce by 1mg per month. Dramatic response to pred which went a long way in clinching diagnosis. Had a relapse last May/June at 4mg. Felt dreadful. Saw GP. Ended up going
Would welcome your advice again.Brief recap .. been on Prednisolone since October 2022. Consultant started me on 15mg and advised to reduce by 1mg per month. Dramatic response to pred which went a long way in clinching diagnosis. Had a relapse last May/June at 4mg. Felt dreadful. Saw GP. Ended up going
Alithia
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Medication for Vasculitis
Hi. I have had Vasculitis for four years and my current medication is Prednisolone 5.5 mg daily and Methotextrate Injection 25mg weekly. Following the onset of my illness I now have to use a wheeled walker to get around and can no longer drive a motor vehicle.
Hi. I have had Vasculitis for four years and my current medication is Prednisolone 5.5 mg daily and Methotextrate Injection 25mg weekly. Following the onset of my illness I now have to use a wheeled walker to get around and can no longer drive a motor vehicle.
oscar294
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Vasculitis UK
4 months ago
Further Update & Upcoming Rheumatology Appt Advice
Hello all! Back again with my periodic update on my ongoing PMR diagnosis! So.....after struggling when tapering from 12.5mg to 10mg of Prednisolone I finally heeded the advice of the vetrans of this thing and bit the bullet on upping my dose back to 15mg......I had been doing well on 12.5mg but the
Hello all! Back again with my periodic update on my ongoing PMR diagnosis! So.....after struggling when tapering from 12.5mg to 10mg of Prednisolone I finally heeded the advice of the vetrans of this thing and bit the bullet on upping my dose back to 15mg......I had been doing well on 12.5mg but the
Paulx222
in
PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
cutaneous vassculitis
good morning everyone. I have had a very painful flare since April last year. My rheumy has started me on asathioprine 50mg again and 10mg prednisolone. It has presented with v painful ulcers on both my feet and ankles and neuropathy . Has anyone any tips re topical creams I use oilatum at present
good morning everyone. I have had a very painful flare since April last year. My rheumy has started me on asathioprine 50mg again and 10mg prednisolone. It has presented with v painful ulcers on both my feet and ankles and neuropathy . Has anyone any tips re topical creams I use oilatum at present
Lovsterlover
in
Vasculitis UK
4 months ago
3 Year Anniversary!
My rheumatologist suggested it to get off the
prednisone
. I am down to 1.5 mg per day. Going oh so slowly but not slowly enough for Rheumy! Always so appreciative of the advice and support of this forum.
My rheumatologist suggested it to get off the
prednisone
. I am down to 1.5 mg per day. Going oh so slowly but not slowly enough for Rheumy! Always so appreciative of the advice and support of this forum.
kimsaunsc
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Has anyone had to stop actemra?
Anyways I’m back up to 10mg of
prednisone
and not going back on Actemra because of diverticulitis. I was wondering if anyone else had a similar situation of having to abruptly stop Actemra and how did it go?
Anyways I’m back up to 10mg of
prednisone
and not going back on Actemra because of diverticulitis. I was wondering if anyone else had a similar situation of having to abruptly stop Actemra and how did it go?
pmac22
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Prednisolone and constipation
I believe prednisolone is now causing my constipation. I have used Lactulose in the past. Any info or tips gratefully received. Thanks in advance.
I believe prednisolone is now causing my constipation. I have used Lactulose in the past. Any info or tips gratefully received. Thanks in advance.
SALI
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NRAS
4 months ago
Afib, inflammation and NSAIDs
I was awake in the early hours, brain active, and thinking about my inflammation issues. I have Afib, polymyalgia, giant cell arteritis, bursitis, arthritis, spondylitis, tendonitis, IBS etc. Is there a connection between Afib and inflammation? I am unable to take NSAIDs due to being on edoxaban.
I was awake in the early hours, brain active, and thinking about my inflammation issues. I have Afib, polymyalgia, giant cell arteritis, bursitis, arthritis, spondylitis, tendonitis, IBS etc. Is there a connection between Afib and inflammation? I am unable to take NSAIDs due to being on edoxaban.
Broseley
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 months ago
Asthma attack from air freshener at work
I had an asthma attack caused by a strong plug-in air freshener at work (which the manager refused to turn off despite me pleading with her) and had to go home as I couldn’t breathe & a very tight chest pain, GP prescribed Prednisolone and issued a sick note for 7 days but still chest pain and another
I had an asthma attack caused by a strong plug-in air freshener at work (which the manager refused to turn off despite me pleading with her) and had to go home as I couldn’t breathe & a very tight chest pain, GP prescribed Prednisolone and issued a sick note for 7 days but still chest pain and another
Redrose2024
in
Asthma Community Forum
4 months ago
Asthma and work .
Hi all , Just wondering if anyone else has been in the same position and if so what they did . I have been in job now for five years, they knew I had asthma when I started and it can have very badly behaved periods , like recently when i had to take two rescue packs of prednisolone 5mg for 5 days
Hi all , Just wondering if anyone else has been in the same position and if so what they did . I have been in job now for five years, they knew I had asthma when I started and it can have very badly behaved periods , like recently when i had to take two rescue packs of prednisolone 5mg for 5 days
Jazz70
in
Asthma Community Forum
4 months ago
Flare up.
I'm not sure if I'm having a flare up as I'm aching all over and feel so tired all the time . I was diagnosed with polymialgia rheumatica 2 years ago and prednisolone has helped me with my symptoms . I've never had a flare up before so not sure why I'm feeling like this. And advice from this wonderful
I'm not sure if I'm having a flare up as I'm aching all over and feel so tired all the time . I was diagnosed with polymialgia rheumatica 2 years ago and prednisolone has helped me with my symptoms . I've never had a flare up before so not sure why I'm feeling like this. And advice from this wonderful
Kazm04
in
PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
GCA morphing into PMR?
Hello dear friends: I’ve been on the GCA journey almost 3 years now and I am down to 1 mg
prednisone
. I’ve been under terrible stress especially the past week but continuing for a couple months. And suddenly now and I am almost off of
prednisone
for GCA, I have fear that PMR is kicking in.
Hello dear friends: I’ve been on the GCA journey almost 3 years now and I am down to 1 mg
prednisone
. I’ve been under terrible stress especially the past week but continuing for a couple months. And suddenly now and I am almost off of
prednisone
for GCA, I have fear that PMR is kicking in.
Snerd
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
typical symptoms?
I am again trying to get off prednisolone and after a few ups snd downs am nearly there after starting them in June 2020 at 15mg. I have been following Dorset Lady’s plan , which has worked very well but had to go back up a couple of times with pains returning.. Starting again at 3mg I am now down
I am again trying to get off prednisolone and after a few ups snd downs am nearly there after starting them in June 2020 at 15mg. I have been following Dorset Lady’s plan , which has worked very well but had to go back up a couple of times with pains returning.. Starting again at 3mg I am now down
Loveopera
in
PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
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