Steroid fog!
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This morning I gave my feet a thorough spray with lens cleaner. I normally use a foot refresher spray.
I did wonder why the spray didn't feel as cooling as it usually does. I only noticed why when I put the spray away.
At least my feet are smear-free! :-)
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EileenH Susanne_M_UK
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Love it Susanne!!!!!!
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How do you put the Emoji's onto your replies? love them.
I can only use my Emoji's attached to my emails.
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MrsO-UK_Surrey Susanne_M_UK
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EileenH MrsO-UK_Surrey
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Though I must say I do like the smell of the lens cleaner. Do you remember Calotherm cloths???????
MrsO-UK_Surrey EileenH
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Seriously though, no I don't remember them, probably because I never wore specs until recent years, but I think I know what you mean....just didn't know what they were called.
jeanne333 Susanne_M_UK
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karenjaninaz Susanne_M_UK
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faye______00403 Susanne_M_UK
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I'm sure my hair was bacteria free.....
Charlieschoc Susanne_M_UK
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I also find I am dropping things a lot more, one has to be careful.
all the best,
jon02168 Susanne_M_UK
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After reading a lot of thread's on this Forum, there are lots of us with the same problem, I blame the Prednisone which I have been on for 13 months now, and prior to taking the Predn. my mind was quite okay. Could be the disease as well. I know I have had pains in my R ear and hearing loss in it for awhile, but it always comes back, also I was suffering from very bad headaches for about 4 months last year, which have settled down now, so maybe this PMR is the culprit.
I believe there is a blood test (at least in Australia) which can give you an indication if you are heading down the path of Alzeimers, not sure if they have it in the U.K. I am not in right frame of mind as yet, to be game to have it, just in case I take after Mum.
take care,
Susanne_M_UK jon02168
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Pred is known for causing what we call steroid fog and will hopefully disappear if we manage to come off the steroids at some point in the future.
EileenH jon02168
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Statins are also well known for doing something similar - and most PMR patients are in an age group where they are used a lot.
jon02168 Susanne_M_UK
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EileenH jon02168
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The Mayo Clinic article is very good ("Early-onset Alzheimer's: When symptoms begin before age 65 Mayo Clinic" should find it).
But the basic questions are: Did you already have the PMR and/or were you already on pred when he saw you? And were you OK up until the development of the PMR?
But you will have seen from this thread - there must be a lot of us!!!!
Susanne_M_UK jon02168
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No tests done! May I ask how old you are, Jon?
I think you need to look into this.
That's an awful worry to carry around.
EileenH Susanne_M_UK
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jon02168 Susanne_M_UK
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Susanne_M_UK jon02168
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But I now make lists/notes for things I never did before that would have stayed
In my mind. Simple everyday things like "take food out of freezer, set alarm clock for tomorrow" etc.
I also "chant" to myself as I go up and down the stairs "bring down the laundry/get my book" etc.
That forgetfulness is caused by the pred/MTX/GCA.
I led a very busy, multitasking life before GCA struck
18 months or so ago. My brain was sharp and I loved juggling
my busy work and home life. Now I spend a lot of the time on the sofa!
I'm 62, so just behind you!
What I'm saying is - get it checked out. Your rheumy might be able to at least reassure you.
I know you say you're not
worried about it, but why add to your illnesses if you don't have to.