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Wound healing and Steroid Use
I have been on Prednisone for just over a year. I am down to 10mg and cannot titer down without flare. I am waiting for approval for Kevzara. I have noticed that when I get a small cut or skin abrasion (which is more frequent since my skin is thinner with steroid use) It gets very red and takes a long
I have been on Prednisone for just over a year. I am down to 10mg and cannot titer down without flare. I am waiting for approval for Kevzara. I have noticed that when I get a small cut or skin abrasion (which is more frequent since my skin is thinner with steroid use) It gets very red and takes a long
lovemylife23
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PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
Not many embryos - should I undergo reproductive immunology testing?
Hi all, After getting a whopping 32 eggs at egg collection last week, we are down to three day 5 embryos at blastocyst stage. There are a few still developing that my clinic wants to see if they develop into day 6 blasts - but am feeling quite shocked at how huge our drop-off has been. We are sending
Hi all, After getting a whopping 32 eggs at egg collection last week, we are down to three day 5 embryos at blastocyst stage. There are a few still developing that my clinic wants to see if they develop into day 6 blasts - but am feeling quite shocked at how huge our drop-off has been. We are sending
orangecatmum
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Fertility Network UK
2 months ago
Not a flare
good morning everyone Last week I posted about hip pain and possible flare and asked for advice re steroids. I took the advice of the wise people who replied to me and saw a doctor, he put me on antibiotics and steroids, was obviously far more concerned about the cough and breathlessness. I am so
good morning everyone Last week I posted about hip pain and possible flare and asked for advice re steroids. I took the advice of the wise people who replied to me and saw a doctor, he put me on antibiotics and steroids, was obviously far more concerned about the cough and breathlessness. I am so
Yellow-dog
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PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
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Prefer pain to steroids!
in 2019 I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, in 2023 following a dexa I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Today a rheumatologist told me despite negative blood tests he was pretty certain I have PMR and after further blood tests wants me to start taking prednisone. I chose not to take meds for the osteoporosis
in 2019 I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, in 2023 following a dexa I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Today a rheumatologist told me despite negative blood tests he was pretty certain I have PMR and after further blood tests wants me to start taking prednisone. I chose not to take meds for the osteoporosis
Plas
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PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
drug induced lupus
Hi, My husband has drug induced lupus from inflixmab infusions which he was having for Chrohns disease. He has been in hospital twice from the lupus and they suspected the lupus was causing pericarditis. They also suspect he has psoriatic arthritis. He has been on steroids to control the drug induced
Hi, My husband has drug induced lupus from inflixmab infusions which he was having for Chrohns disease. He has been in hospital twice from the lupus and they suspected the lupus was causing pericarditis. They also suspect he has psoriatic arthritis. He has been on steroids to control the drug induced
Denny39
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LUPUS UK
2 months ago
Hashimotos & IVF
Hi everyone Looking for some advice/ experience I am a 30 year old trying to conceive. I have PCOS, hypothyroidism, and have recently been diagnosed with really high thyroid antibodies - (Hashimotos) I have an appointment with an Endocrine Consultant later this month, and due to start
Hi everyone Looking for some advice/ experience I am a 30 year old trying to conceive. I have PCOS, hypothyroidism, and have recently been diagnosed with really high thyroid antibodies - (Hashimotos) I have an appointment with an Endocrine Consultant later this month, and due to start
ChloeEllen
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Skin ulcers
Hi fellow lupus warriors I have had a wound on my leg for at least 6 weeks that is growing and won't scab or heal. I am not on steroids at the moment (just plaquenil) and don't have any other signs of a possible flare. Has anyone ever had something like this? Is it related to Lupus or just a coincidence
Hi fellow lupus warriors I have had a wound on my leg for at least 6 weeks that is growing and won't scab or heal. I am not on steroids at the moment (just plaquenil) and don't have any other signs of a possible flare. Has anyone ever had something like this? Is it related to Lupus or just a coincidence
lupus_paradise
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LUPUS UK
2 months ago
Whoops! I made a boo-boo.
A week ago I visited the rheumatologist, who prescribed reducing Prednisone from 5mg to 4g daily and adding 20mg hydrocortisone. All part of the wean-off steroids.Stupidly, and because I was massively distracted by life circumstances, I didn't take in her instructions properly and reduced overnight
A week ago I visited the rheumatologist, who prescribed reducing Prednisone from 5mg to 4g daily and adding 20mg hydrocortisone. All part of the wean-off steroids.Stupidly, and because I was massively distracted by life circumstances, I didn't take in her instructions properly and reduced overnight
HarmonyGranny
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PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
What creams are good for skin thickening? What do you use?
Hi All, I am noticing the scalyness on my hands is going worse and it is going down to my wrist now which is causing the tightening and stiffness around there. Are you using any creams? My rheumatoid doctor hasn't prescribed me nothing yet but suggested iloprast treatment... does that help the skin too
Hi All, I am noticing the scalyness on my hands is going worse and it is going down to my wrist now which is causing the tightening and stiffness around there. Are you using any creams? My rheumatoid doctor hasn't prescribed me nothing yet but suggested iloprast treatment... does that help the skin too
KI2024
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Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK)
2 months ago
IOP question
Last month,after a allergic conjuctivitis treatment which includes steroids drop,I measured my intraocular pressure,it's 16 in both eyes.Today,I measured it again and it's 18mmHg.My eye pressure was measured at 10am, why is there a difference?
Last month,after a allergic conjuctivitis treatment which includes steroids drop,I measured my intraocular pressure,it's 16 in both eyes.Today,I measured it again and it's 18mmHg.My eye pressure was measured at 10am, why is there a difference?
Our-poor-guys
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Glaucoma UK
2 months ago
Esomoprazole and ablation recovery
Does nothing go right for me or am I just a complete wimp.The aura headaches continue since my ablation last Tuesday (albeit less intense and less frequent). Not been a good sleeper for a long time and blame the meds but .....now I am getting nightmares and waking almost every hour. To add insult to
Does nothing go right for me or am I just a complete wimp.The aura headaches continue since my ablation last Tuesday (albeit less intense and less frequent). Not been a good sleeper for a long time and blame the meds but .....now I am getting nightmares and waking almost every hour. To add insult to
Karendeena
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 months ago
NHS On The Ball As Ever, Not.
I recently wrote that at the end of February I spent the day in the emergency dept due to shortness of breath, I'd been advised to go there by the GP surgery. Anyway it was decided after lots of tests it was an exacerbation of my asthma, I was treated with a nebuliser, steroids and a stronger inhaler
I recently wrote that at the end of February I spent the day in the emergency dept due to shortness of breath, I'd been advised to go there by the GP surgery. Anyway it was decided after lots of tests it was an exacerbation of my asthma, I was treated with a nebuliser, steroids and a stronger inhaler
Sparklingsunshine
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Trochanter Pain Syndrome PMR 2 Years plus
What fresh Hell is this ! Anyone else experiencing a nasty Inflammation in their Hips ? So painful I can barely walk - Lifting my Legs is sore , getting up from sitting and climbing Steps very difficult - Physiotherapist diagnosed Greater Trochanteric pain syndrome - Currently on Weekly Methotrexate
What fresh Hell is this ! Anyone else experiencing a nasty Inflammation in their Hips ? So painful I can barely walk - Lifting my Legs is sore , getting up from sitting and climbing Steps very difficult - Physiotherapist diagnosed Greater Trochanteric pain syndrome - Currently on Weekly Methotrexate
RoomsonFire
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PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
How accurate is a visual field test?
Hello I am new to this site but have been a member of Health Unlocked for some time. I have had glaucoma in both eyes for approximately 11 years and was well controlled until about 3.5 years ago when I developed uveitis in my left eye (my worse eye for glaucoma). It was treated as an acute emergency
Hello I am new to this site but have been a member of Health Unlocked for some time. I have had glaucoma in both eyes for approximately 11 years and was well controlled until about 3.5 years ago when I developed uveitis in my left eye (my worse eye for glaucoma). It was treated as an acute emergency
Mitziecat
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Glaucoma UK
2 months ago
Allergies and fertility issues?
Hi there Hope everyone is doing well. I'm looking for some info. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there is a connection between allergies and miscarriages. I suffer from a lot of allergies from dust, pollen, cats, dogs, horses, etc which is a lot. I've been managing them with medication and
Hi there Hope everyone is doing well. I'm looking for some info. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there is a connection between allergies and miscarriages. I suffer from a lot of allergies from dust, pollen, cats, dogs, horses, etc which is a lot. I've been managing them with medication and
JulieMS
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Fertility Network UK
2 months ago
Struggling to reduce, despite slow descent
Hi everyone, I will try to keep this brief but also hope I give sufficient information. I am feeling pretty despondent about where I am going though I know the steroids are valuable and my only option to make life manageable. I developed PMR symptoms in March/April 2022 and was given the diagnosis
Hi everyone, I will try to keep this brief but also hope I give sufficient information. I am feeling pretty despondent about where I am going though I know the steroids are valuable and my only option to make life manageable. I developed PMR symptoms in March/April 2022 and was given the diagnosis
teach77
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PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
advice please
Hi, I’m struggling with bilateral pleural effusion and pericarditis, had the pleural effusion for over a year but the pericarditis was come and go, now it’s permanent, I have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and a long history of pain etc. my respiratory consultants are all saying inflammation is to blame
Hi, I’m struggling with bilateral pleural effusion and pericarditis, had the pleural effusion for over a year but the pericarditis was come and go, now it’s permanent, I have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and a long history of pain etc. my respiratory consultants are all saying inflammation is to blame
Numptybrain
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PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
2x Emergency Steroids in one month
Well, if you said to me to stay off work last week, you were probably absolutely right 😂 I got some kind of flu-ey thing which left me wiped out on Monday and then - [i]whoosh[/i] - straight to my chest. I went to the dr on Tuesday and he was reluctant to prescribe me anything because I'd just had
Well, if you said to me to stay off work last week, you were probably absolutely right 😂 I got some kind of flu-ey thing which left me wiped out on Monday and then - [i]whoosh[/i] - straight to my chest. I went to the dr on Tuesday and he was reluctant to prescribe me anything because I'd just had
porthos06
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Asthma Community Forum
2 months ago
Hoorah
Hi lovely Lupies, an update on my post despairing of getting any support. Today the Rheumatology Nurse called me and was incredulous when I told her about my GP`s attitude. Within an hour I have now had a call from my Rheumy`s secretary to say a prescription for a course of steroids has been sent to
Hi lovely Lupies, an update on my post despairing of getting any support. Today the Rheumatology Nurse called me and was incredulous when I told her about my GP`s attitude. Within an hour I have now had a call from my Rheumy`s secretary to say a prescription for a course of steroids has been sent to
CecilyParsley
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LUPUS UK
2 months ago
Hello
Hello :) My name is Jon and i am a 54 year old man living with Palindromic rheumatism and also now recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis as well. I have started taking steroids and naproxen but still struggle in the mornings and wake up in the night with severe pain in my hands and ankle's.
Hello :) My name is Jon and i am a 54 year old man living with Palindromic rheumatism and also now recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis as well. I have started taking steroids and naproxen but still struggle in the mornings and wake up in the night with severe pain in my hands and ankle's.
StOsyths1970
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NRAS
2 months ago
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