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Silver49
Silver49

RealiseI have had this for a long time but symptoms were not classic so was not picked up until a relative with medical background suggested I have full blood test. Could not fault my GP as his response was to the blood results was immediate. Started on 20mg prednisolone for 10 days, 15mg for 4 weeks and 12.5mg for 2 weeks.Since reducing to 12.5 some of my symptoms have returned and I have continued on12.5 beyond the 2 weeks.I had a particularly busy week last week and have also been dizzy again. This week is quieter but next week is to be a busy one! I find travelling any distance beyond 30 minutes in the car leaves me in pain and my right leg goes from under me! Any advice would be most welcome, please.

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  • Silver49
    Silver49

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    Sorry.I meant to say......when  it's all so new to me.
    • lodgerUK_NE
      lodgerUK_NE Silver49

      Posted

      Its OK, we knew what you meant.  For a technophobe you are doing OK.
  • Silver49
    Silver49

    Posted

    Thank you, lodger.
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