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josey1
josey1

I was diagnosed with PMR 10/6/14....I have not as yet taken Prednisone. I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 at the same time, so worried about prednisone pushing blood sugar levels too high causing me to need other medication. I am also addicted to diazepam i am on a taper plan for this, worried about this being cross tolerant with prednisone? is it?

I've got to the stage now though where I don't think I have a choice in taking the pred, my aches and pains are getting worse, am i doing myself harm waiting to see if my pains go away naturally? sorry i don't know very much about this, I'm still accepting I have this, my doctor went away on holiday after my diagnosis, she is back this Wednesday.

Also I'm a widow and live alone, I miss having my soul mate to lean on.

I guess I'm asking if i should go on Prenisone straight away despite my fears.

Grateful for your help

Josey

 

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  • mrs_k
    mrs_k josey1

    Posted

    It is so difficult when you lose someone dear to you and I completely understand how hard it is hard to deal with things at such a sad time.

    This will be moderated as this site is well administrated:

      This link will take you to the website.  www.pmr-gca-northeast.org.uk

     This one takes you directly to the British Society of Rheumatologists Guidelines onf the Diagnosis and Treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica on the same site. http://www.pmr-gca-northeast.org.uk/assets/pmr_resource_9.pdf.

    You could always read the rest of the information on that site, it might just help you.

    • josey1
      josey1 mrs_k

      Posted

      Thank you very much for the links, you will remember I'm learning about diabetes as well, never rains but it pours.

      I hope you are doing well and your symptoms manageable.

      Thanks so much for being here.

      best wishes, Josey

  • Judygirl
    Judygirl josey1

    Posted

    My heart goes out to you.  My daughter comes to all my appointments

    that are stressful and it helps.  I'm sure there's not one person on the

    forum who has not felt as you do, however, you will get through this -

    one day at a time, be kind to yourself, rest and try hard not to stress.

    Good luck.

    • josey1
      josey1 Judygirl

      Posted

      Thanks so much judygirl, I'm very tired now, passed my bedtime. Thats something else not used to falling asleep in the daytime, doesn't it seem odd?!

      Thanks for your wise words.

      Hope your symptoms are improved,

      Best wishes for you, Josey x

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