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vitimin D

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margaret22251
margaret22251

I watched a food programme on the tv, andd it stated that mushrooms have VitD in them anD IF THEY ARE IN THE SUN THIS INCREASES, well i love mushrooms , any and even more so oriental ones and i may be stupid bit i do leave them in the sun for an hour or so, hubby laughs at me but hey ho i will try anything (within reason) to increase my VitD and since taking the supplements i have felt 100% better, i seem to be able to walk more now, (3 to 4 miles) i used to do 5 to 10 miles in a day before pre pred.

 

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  • Anniecurd
    Anniecurd margaret22251

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    Hi Margaret, after reading how much you used to walk each day, it occurred to me that even though PMR attacks older folks, they are mostly very active people who were always on the go. I think that's what bothers me the most. I did all the yard work, the cleaning, the house maintenance, volunteered at an animal rescue, ran an antique business, and now it's an effort to do any of it. Yesterday, I finally had a good day and scrubbed all the floors because I couldn't stand the dog hair and dirt. I freaked out when the puppy left a pile, and I'm not usually like that. Does the pred make your emotions go up and down? 
    • EileenH
      EileenH Anniecurd

      Posted

      It can yes - the higher the dose the worse it is. But even PMR can have a decidedly bad effect on emotions.
    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 Anniecurd

      Posted

      Yes Anniecurd my emmotions are all over the place ask these good ladies, and gentlemen as i have  moaned to them about it, and crying is something i have just found i do , but i think like Eileen says this is pred as well , i am trying to reduce at the moment as the doctor at the hospital wants me to reduce to 5mg  by December but i only do it if i can using the DSNS method, Dr Bingham was a great lady and i would not like her to think i dont told as i am told, but reading what the other ladies say about reducing i think it might be a tall order.

      The reason she wants ne to reduce and come off pred, is she is not sure that  PMR is what i have, its great to have somebody who knows what they are doing.

      I was the same before pred, i walked everyday to walk 1.5 miles  there and back sometimes in all weathers snow up to my knees some years, came home tea ready for hubby who drove to work, and laughed at me when i said how wet i got some days, did all the cleaning in the house on my own, gardening etc , now the tables are turned and John does more than me as i cannot even dig the garden anymore, kneeling is the worse for me as ithe pain in my feet is unbearable when i do, so hes learing how to clean the oven its funny watching him, but bless him he does so well, as hes not 100 percent himself.

      You have a good day and sending hugs.xMags

    • LayneTX
      LayneTX margaret22251

      Posted

      Hi Margaret,  some may say miserie loves company, but funny how it's kind of true but I don't feel it's negative...saying I guess since we understand each other on this forum it's somewhat enjoyable (?) to hear each other's stories...why...I don't know... I do not wish ill on any of us.. Saying this because I feel for you so much...  We just built a home in the country...we bought this property with grand plans of me running again, riding my bike on the country roads, building a big garden, landscaping, me doing paintings and drawings, ... And like you... Thank goodness my husband has stepped in, though I still have to clean house and it's just clean enough, ha!! I too have dog hair! My mind won't let me do art anymore. My back pains keep me from walking (don't think that's PMR)... And yes just started BOWEN! smile 

      BUT!!! Heard the other day "this too shall pass"... New mantra. wink 

      many blessings to you and everyone! 

       

    • LayneTX
      LayneTX

      Posted

      One more note...Yall just make my day with the conversations and info!  Mushrooms! Love it!! Though Yall make me hungry! 
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