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margaret22251
margaret22251

I have found since reducing that i have aches in my shoulders, mostly at morning, but after taking pred (2hrs later) i find it is not so bad,also i have found that the pains and stabbing aches in my temple are not as bad.

Keeping on 9mg till after my holidays, then hopefully i will begin the next stage of reducing to either  8.5mg or 8mg.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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  • Oregonjohn-UK
    Oregonjohn-UK margaret22251

    Posted

    Hi Margaret - I'm in the same boat but am at 6 mg and staying there for a few weeks to cover holiday (flying!) and this very hot weather.  Just niggles from breakfast thru' late morning fine for the rest of the day.   Best of luck, John
  • tavidu
    tavidu margaret22251

    Posted

    Hi margaret, I have just had to up mine due to a flare so am back at 15mg but as you are going away please make sure you are on enough to cover the pain so that you enjoy your break. Just been looking for Sunni as he is back out on the forest again now that his eye is better, found him about 3 miles away and led him back so am totally exhausted now. Have a great time away. Dave
    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 tavidu

      Posted

      Hi Dave, yes i have just got a repeat prescription , and the doctor says all is well, if any problems to up the dose.

      I have kept looking at sunni on the site, i am glad all is well with his eye, he is a little trooper. Take care.

  • paul45653
    paul45653 margaret22251

    Posted

    Hello Margaret,

    Im not a regular responder, but I have taken in a lot of info since reading the forum. To be to the point your symtoms of pains in the temple etc. are something the folks here worry about relating to GCA. Please tell me you have resolved this with your GP or Ruemy.

    Paul

    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 paul45653

      Posted

      Hi Paul, yes i have seen my doctor regarding the pain etc, and she is happy with the way things are going.

      Hopefully this time all will be well .

       

  • MrsO-UK_Surrey
    MrsO-UK_Surrey margaret22251

    Posted

    Much better news, Margaret - pack lots of extra Pred (hopefully you won't need it).  Take care not to overdo the walking, and have a lovely holiday.
  • Mrs.Mac-Canada
    Mrs.Mac-Canada margaret22251

    Posted

    Hi Margaret,

    Sounds like you have things under control👏👏.  Hope you have a wonderful, pain free holiday!

    Hugs, Diana🌸

  • pat38625
    pat38625 margaret22251

    Posted

    Hi Margaret, glad to hear you are doing well.  Take your medications in your hand luggage and also rest and  pace yourself while on holiday.  Have a wonderful time.  Regards Pat
  • linda17563
    linda17563 margaret22251

    Posted

    Hope you have a good hols...I have just had a few days break, and before I went was dreading it...extra stress ect...travelling, getting ready...but it has made a huge difference. I am sure it`s escaping family stress that helps enormously!  I know this sounds selfish...but I must learn to take a step back...but how??....stress equals pain in lots of things...and PMR is one...enjoy your break...
    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 linda17563

      Posted

      wow i think you have hit the nail on the head, these last few days have been stress free. apart from hubby and i falling out over stupid things, BUT i tried to be calm .

      So hopefully on hols we will have none of that. 

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