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Chest Infection and new Biologic
Hi, Ive had asthma issues and constant chest infections for 3 / 4 years now. This latest bug or infection has really kicked my butt. Ive been ill since november, had a chest infection for a week before getting covid again and been ill since. This latest bout just wont give in, my chest has been so painful
Hi, Ive had asthma issues and constant chest infections for 3 / 4 years now. This latest bug or infection has really kicked my butt. Ive been ill since november, had a chest infection for a week before getting covid again and been ill since. This latest bout just wont give in, my chest has been so painful
MissNyxiie
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Asthma Community Forum
1 year ago
ckd stage 3
I was diagnosed with Iga nephropathy 25 years ago through having a biopsy, first sign was my eyes woke up to a cloud of smoke iritis which they couldn’t stop the build up of pressure and turned into glaucoma secondary, over the years I’ve had flare ups as I call them. Feeling unwell, always cold feet
I was diagnosed with Iga nephropathy 25 years ago through having a biopsy, first sign was my eyes woke up to a cloud of smoke iritis which they couldn’t stop the build up of pressure and turned into glaucoma secondary, over the years I’ve had flare ups as I call them. Feeling unwell, always cold feet
Mary-Louise
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C3 Glomerulopathy
1 year ago
Stage 3 ckd
I was diagnosed with Iga nephropathy 25 years ago through having a biopsy, first sign was my eyes woke up to a cloud of smoke iritis which they couldn’t stop the build up of pressure and turned into glaucoma secondary, over the years I’ve had flare ups as I call them. Feeling unwell, always cold feet
I was diagnosed with Iga nephropathy 25 years ago through having a biopsy, first sign was my eyes woke up to a cloud of smoke iritis which they couldn’t stop the build up of pressure and turned into glaucoma secondary, over the years I’ve had flare ups as I call them. Feeling unwell, always cold feet
Mary-Louise
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Kidney Disease
1 year ago
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prednisolone 3 week course followd by surgery
Hi please can anyone advise how long to wait in between a prednisolone course and surgery ? I have heard from the nurses that if you have an IM steroid injection they postpone surgery for 6 to 8 weeks to allow the imunosuppresant effects to wear off before surgery. my RA consultant seems to think
Hi please can anyone advise how long to wait in between a prednisolone course and surgery ? I have heard from the nurses that if you have an IM steroid injection they postpone surgery for 6 to 8 weeks to allow the imunosuppresant effects to wear off before surgery. my RA consultant seems to think
lindyloo2018
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NRAS
1 year ago
Continuous congestion
I have COPD and seen my doctor due to chest congestion I cant get rid of. (2 months). I am not particularly ill but cough especially at night and am wheezing more. Chest Xray is clear, sputum clear and doc wont prescribe steroids. Just told me to take the blue inhaler twice a day, which I do, but still
I have COPD and seen my doctor due to chest congestion I cant get rid of. (2 months). I am not particularly ill but cough especially at night and am wheezing more. Chest Xray is clear, sputum clear and doc wont prescribe steroids. Just told me to take the blue inhaler twice a day, which I do, but still
Musicqueen49
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
1 year ago
Nagging neck pain returns
Thank you for the invaluable advice and support you give on this forum. I have been dipping in and out of the group in the last 2 years of my PMR journey, I managed to get down to 2.5 mg in Jan 2023 and stayed on this dose whilst I prepared for a trip to Asia. Two weeks after out trip, I developed
Thank you for the invaluable advice and support you give on this forum. I have been dipping in and out of the group in the last 2 years of my PMR journey, I managed to get down to 2.5 mg in Jan 2023 and stayed on this dose whilst I prepared for a trip to Asia. Two weeks after out trip, I developed
Moon_beam
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
medication, not working
hello everyone out there I don’t usually post but I’m looking for answers at the moment. I’m very confused and feel very alone. My medication has stopped working after two years. It’s called Baricitinib 4 mg. my rheumatologist had to drop it to every second day because I had an infection and now it’
hello everyone out there I don’t usually post but I’m looking for answers at the moment. I’m very confused and feel very alone. My medication has stopped working after two years. It’s called Baricitinib 4 mg. my rheumatologist had to drop it to every second day because I had an infection and now it’
Dolindocurmi
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NRAS
1 year ago
New looking for help
Hi all I'm new here. I have had Polymyalgia Rheumatica since late 2017 which I’m on steroids for. At the start of Covid my late mum was diagnosis with dementia which put a to of pressure on me as well as work and Covid. I took early retirement Jan 2022 after I was diagnosed with anxiety in late 2021.
Hi all I'm new here. I have had Polymyalgia Rheumatica since late 2017 which I’m on steroids for. At the start of Covid my late mum was diagnosis with dementia which put a to of pressure on me as well as work and Covid. I took early retirement Jan 2022 after I was diagnosed with anxiety in late 2021.
Alan7690
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Anxiety Support
1 year ago
Currently taking Prednisolone 5 mg daily and Methotrexate 10 mg weekly injections, Can I lose Weight?
2 years now with PMR - And 3 stone heavier! I’m exhausted and still experiencing Pain and Muscle weakness , Fatigue , For example Holding a Book feels like a Brick 😊 Top of my Misery though is being size 20 ! I’m 63 and feel really unhappy with my Body - Anyone lost weight whilst still on Steroids
2 years now with PMR - And 3 stone heavier! I’m exhausted and still experiencing Pain and Muscle weakness , Fatigue , For example Holding a Book feels like a Brick 😊 Top of my Misery though is being size 20 ! I’m 63 and feel really unhappy with my Body - Anyone lost weight whilst still on Steroids
RoomsonFire
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
New Member seeking advice on tapering down steroids
Have had PMR for approx 2.5 years. Took ages to get diagnosed and started on treatment due to Covid restrictions, and busy GP and Rheumatologist. Been on prednisolone for one full year. Started on 15 mgs, with a blip around 7mgs which meant going backwards for 2months! Worked hard to get to my current
Have had PMR for approx 2.5 years. Took ages to get diagnosed and started on treatment due to Covid restrictions, and busy GP and Rheumatologist. Been on prednisolone for one full year. Started on 15 mgs, with a blip around 7mgs which meant going backwards for 2months! Worked hard to get to my current
LeonardCohen
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
MTX/Sulphasalazine, heart burn and weird sensory side effects.
Until recently I was taking MTX with Naproxen. I took lansoprazole with the naproxen as directed. In December I was given a course of steroids and came off naproxen/lansoprazole. I had acid reflux and assumed it was in part due to eating too much Christmas chocolate. Once I came off the steroids I went
Until recently I was taking MTX with Naproxen. I took lansoprazole with the naproxen as directed. In December I was given a course of steroids and came off naproxen/lansoprazole. I had acid reflux and assumed it was in part due to eating too much Christmas chocolate. Once I came off the steroids I went
Gottarelax
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NRAS
1 year ago
ALLERGIC REACTION TO LEFLUNOMIDE?
I have had PMR for five years and have tried to come down on the steroids with methotrexate but that didn't suit me so now I am trying Leflunomide. I am currently on a dose of 12mg of Prednisolone and my rheumy said that I have to get a lot lower than that. I have only been on 20mg Leflunomide for
I have had PMR for five years and have tried to come down on the steroids with methotrexate but that didn't suit me so now I am trying Leflunomide. I am currently on a dose of 12mg of Prednisolone and my rheumy said that I have to get a lot lower than that. I have only been on 20mg Leflunomide for
Wallydb
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
just saying hello
I’ve just joined this forum because I was diagnosed with GCA in January and thought I would find being connected to others with the same condition helpful and supportive. I don’t currently have any problems with my eyes, but I’m very worried that I might develop problems in the future. I am currently
I’ve just joined this forum because I was diagnosed with GCA in January and thought I would find being connected to others with the same condition helpful and supportive. I don’t currently have any problems with my eyes, but I’m very worried that I might develop problems in the future. I am currently
Handloomweaver
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
New to PMR and confused
Hello...new to PMR (diagnosed January 23) and grateful to PMRGCAuk pointing me this way. What a journey already. After the euphoria of pain disappearing almost instantly, I'm now confused at managing symptoms - PMR or steroid side-effects? After a reduction 15 to 12.5mg over 2 weeks ago, jaw pain, water
Hello...new to PMR (diagnosed January 23) and grateful to PMRGCAuk pointing me this way. What a journey already. After the euphoria of pain disappearing almost instantly, I'm now confused at managing symptoms - PMR or steroid side-effects? After a reduction 15 to 12.5mg over 2 weeks ago, jaw pain, water
tweety_pie
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Mortons Neuroma
Hi All I'm having a guided by ultrasound steroid injection for neuroma in my foot. Really not looking forward to this but hopefully it will help. Can I just ask what footwear I should wear to the procedure and how well will I be able to walk afterwards? I've been told I can't drive for 6 hours
Hi All I'm having a guided by ultrasound steroid injection for neuroma in my foot. Really not looking forward to this but hopefully it will help. Can I just ask what footwear I should wear to the procedure and how well will I be able to walk afterwards? I've been told I can't drive for 6 hours
sklitch
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Arthritis Action
1 year ago
Tried to use my new stationary bike for just 10 minutes
After much prodding throughout the years from various doctors, a few weeks ago I bought a stationary bike as I finally decided not to be a couch potato anymore, to improve my heart muscle, and to better control my pre-diabetes that I've had long before PMR. On two separate days I've used the stationary
After much prodding throughout the years from various doctors, a few weeks ago I bought a stationary bike as I finally decided not to be a couch potato anymore, to improve my heart muscle, and to better control my pre-diabetes that I've had long before PMR. On two separate days I've used the stationary
perceptual63
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Methotrexate
I started on 15mg of Methotrexate on 18th March 2022 and ended up going up to 20mg of Methotrexate in November 2022 the idea of going on them was to cut down the Steroids and eventually come of Steroids. I was on 10mg of Steroids when I started Methotrexate in March 2022 and seem to be fluctuating between
I started on 15mg of Methotrexate on 18th March 2022 and ended up going up to 20mg of Methotrexate in November 2022 the idea of going on them was to cut down the Steroids and eventually come of Steroids. I was on 10mg of Steroids when I started Methotrexate in March 2022 and seem to be fluctuating between
Phed
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
How can I reduce the swelling in my foot and ankle?
Hello I was diagnosed with RA about six weeks ago and am on 20 mg methotrexate and 5 mg folic acid and have had a steroid injection. I can see improvement in other places but my right foot and ankle are swollen so I can only walk really short distances with a limp. I am worried that I will not be able
Hello I was diagnosed with RA about six weeks ago and am on 20 mg methotrexate and 5 mg folic acid and have had a steroid injection. I can see improvement in other places but my right foot and ankle are swollen so I can only walk really short distances with a limp. I am worried that I will not be able
spartacus101
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NRAS
1 year ago
Struggle to get help for Fibro
I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica just over two years ago and am still taking steroids. In November 2021 I tripped and fell and fractured my humerus in 3 places and when I started Physio for this a few months later I noticed I was getting pain in my back. This pain grew worse over the next
I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica just over two years ago and am still taking steroids. In November 2021 I tripped and fell and fractured my humerus in 3 places and when I started Physio for this a few months later I noticed I was getting pain in my back. This pain grew worse over the next
Jomaur
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Fibromyalgia Action UK
1 year ago
Changing from oral to intramuscular prednisolone
This is a shot in the dark as I don't recall anyone else posting about anything similar, but someone out there may be able to advise me. As I posted a while ago, I started on I/M steroids from a private rheumatologist for PMR which had miraculous results. He wrote to my GP asking her to continue injections
This is a shot in the dark as I don't recall anyone else posting about anything similar, but someone out there may be able to advise me. As I posted a while ago, I started on I/M steroids from a private rheumatologist for PMR which had miraculous results. He wrote to my GP asking her to continue injections
Countrykitten
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
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