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Coming to terms with the uncertainties.

I thought some people might find this discussion thread interesting. I came across it because I also keep an eye on the Rheumatoid Arthritis forum to see what...

I thought some people might find this discussion thread interesting. I came acr...

PMRGCAuk team member•12 years ago

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Forgive me.after reading all the questions an answers I get the feeling that some members are still in pain

Despite taking medication, why is this I thought that the steroids was meant to reduce inflammation an thus you are pain free apart from some discomfort but...

Despite taking medication, why is this I thought that the steroids was meant to ...

•12 years ago

DOES [OR DID] ANYONE HAVE TROUBLE WITH GETTING A DECISION OUT OF DVLA?raymck

I AM STILL WAITING THEIR MEDICAL TEAM'S DECISION ON MY CAPABILITY TO DRIVE AFTER 7 MONTHS OF REPORTING SINGLE-SIGHT, WHICH IS MANDATORY. TWO EYE TESTS HAVE...

I AM STILL WAITING THEIR MEDICAL TEAM'S DECISION ON MY CAPABILITY TO DRIVE AFTER...

•12 years ago

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Back to normality ? maybe..................

Well hello there, how are you all? Coping? Not coping? In pain? or pain free? Well I am still on 20mg pred til I speak with my fabby doc this coming week. Not...

Well hello there, how are you all? Coping? Not coping? In pain? or pain free? W...

•12 years ago

please can anyone answer my question below

this is my 3rd week of Prednisolene 2wks on 20 mgs this wks on 15mgs.feeling ok on lower dose but not as good as the higher dose is that normal?also...

this is my 3rd week of Prednisolene 2wks on 20 mgs this wks on 15mgs.feeling ok ...

•12 years ago

reducing steriods quickly feel awful cant breath and have little energy. Get sweats on moving and wheezing does anyone else feel like this.

•12 years ago

Can doing a regular work out in the gym even though it would be painful do any harm or could it help to overcome PMR. Any advice please

•12 years ago

Teeth problems!

My teeth are starting to suffer being on steroids, such as my fillings are falling out and my teeth are cracking and breaking off. I drink milk and take adcal...

My teeth are starting to suffer being on steroids, such as my fillings are falli...

•12 years ago

Swollen Foot and ankle

Hi My Mum has had a really swollen foot and ankle for about 2 weeks now, she went to her GP and he said it was nothing to do with the PMR but was an old...

Hi My Mum has had a really swollen foot and ankle for about 2 weeks now, she we...

•12 years ago

I have just had a tentative diagnosis of PMR from the Rheumy and he gave me an intramuscular shot of Depomedrone 120mgm

He asked me to keep a diary and to see me in a month. I have improved a lot but am still not sleeping well at all. How much medication have I had, should I be...

He asked me to keep a diary and to see me in a month. I have improved a lot but ...

•12 years ago

sorry for bad post can't sleep much with pain tired all the time

•12 years ago

Let's hear it for the boys!

It must be really awful to get PMR or GCA if you are a man. To begin with, we often find that male sufferers take (even) longer to be diagnosed than women....

It must be really awful to get PMR or GCA if you are a man. To begin with, we o...

PMRGCAuk team member•12 years ago

Sweating

I am finding myself sweating at the slightest exertion - for example, ironing! Today I went out for a walk to test myself and came out of it well, including...

I am finding myself sweating at the slightest exertion - for example, ironing! ...

•12 years ago

Now on reduced steroids 15mg daily but feet and legs badly swollen and not able to walk far.

Saw my GP 2 weeks ago and showed him legs and feet - he made no comment and no advice. Has anybody any suggestions as to ways to relieve discomfort.

Saw my GP 2 weeks ago and showed him legs and feet - he made no comment and no a...

•12 years ago

off on me jollies.

Thought I would blog before I go away for a few days on Monday. Still doing good staying on the 20mg of pred. Went a walk to town yesterday and on way home...

Thought I would blog before I go away for a few days on Monday. Still doing goo...

•12 years ago

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