Dumb yet again !
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mornin all, thought I could do alittle work on my deck...dumb, dumb.. I think I have finally learned my lesson... I spent 3 days feeling absolutely terrible... Weakness, sick all over... Tried to sleep it off but just had to wait for my body to try and recover!! Not a fun time..
My head is so full of articles re. PMR yet what seems to be a difficult "problem" to have friends understand. Since before I was the one to say "Let's go for a walk or let's go work out ..." Now I can barely walk my dogs ! clean house, cook, forget it!!
Sorry for being down but I know you all understand. Thanks and all the best to all.
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audrey25251 judytal
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judytal audrey25251
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I'm 72 so I should be able to clean my house. I'm not working, single and trying to keep expenses down as best I can'
Oh, I live in the United States. Yesterday I finally gave in and went for a haircut ( a trim ) It was $50. !! I couldn't believe it. Where I usually go is $30 but I just couldn't drive there but I'll go back next time!!
So audrey , you take care of yourself... thanks for your thoughts, I appreciate your taking the time to write to me.
alll the best, judy
david14272 judytal
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judytal david14272
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I'm now down to 6mg ( 4mg in the morning, 2 at night ) The pain is still at bay but again the fatigue is terrible and depressing.
This all started around August 2014... As you can see my labs were always "within normal ranges" that why the Rheum dismissed my symptoms especially the fatigue. I sent him the article on fatigue being a precursor of PMR !! He called and apologized and asked if I wanted to go back to him. I will not go back to him because I do not trust him....
Well david, take care of yourself. Thanks to y ou and everyone on this site. Evereyone is caring, supportive and I am grateful to have someone to listen to me. Gratefully, judy
EileenH judytal
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judytal EileenH
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thanks for your thoughts. Best judy
EileenH judytal
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I'm also far from sure about you taking your pred dose split half and half is the best way forward - but everyone is different and for some people it does work. It isn't recommended practice though.
Hope you find a good rheumy soon - if your PCP isn't any use.
judytal EileenH
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The split dose was recommeded by my PCP and it seems to be ok... of course for the fatigue which can change from day to day and what I decide to try and do !!! Like this morning my legs were an 8 (scale of 1 to 10.... worse at 10 very subjective, I guess) but that's just it. Wake up walk the dogs... legs feel like they just don't want to move and I must push, which at least the rest of the body was willing !!!
Each day is different and my mind in acceptance is different each day!! Thanks for your support. I truly appreciate you ....
judy