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Roberta125
Roberta125

PMR for since May 2014. Had flare-mainly right hand-May 2015. Found forum and realized I reduced too quickly. Found relief at 30mg. Now at 8.5 using the DS tapering. Everything has been great. Was on 2 days of 8mg , then to take 8.5 for next several days. Pain came on within a few hours. Severe pain in right hand and some pain in right hip. Leave to go scuba diving in two days. Should I go up to 10 or higher. For how long?

This forum has been an absolute God send for me. Thank you so much to all who have contributed.

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  • helen88071
    helen88071 Roberta125

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    I wasn't actually suggesting that the heat was the cause of my changes but it is the only different factor I can identify at this point. Whenever I flare it usually signifies some change in something - that is the only variable I can identify at the moment.

    Loving the fact I can sit outside and enjoyu fresh air!

     

  • helen88071
    helen88071 Roberta125

    Posted

    Tracking differences the only variable recently has been the weather and I really hope it is not a factor in my flare as I enjoy siiting out in it. of Course, it may be the shock to my system of seeing sun for two weeks......
    • Silver49
      Silver49 helen88071

      Posted

      I find sitting out in the sun too draining but I like to sit out for my evening meal. I do go in and out of the sun so that I can benefit from the vitamin D. As you say, it may be the shock of seeing the sun for 2 weeks.
  • helen88071
    helen88071 Roberta125

    Posted

    I sit out for coffee first thing, and then tea in the evening.......
  • helen88071
    helen88071 Roberta125

    Posted

    but that is the point: if you are used to it being 10-15 degrees then 20 is high (& 2 weeks of over 20 is exceptional in north west Ireland - and a joy) if you are used to 40 and more then your life is already adapted to that.
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