Guest guest Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 I hope the Prednisolone works well for you. In the US we usually use Prednisone that is similar to Prednisolone, and I think it is a precursor of Prednisolone. I don't know why the US uses one and other countries use another even though they do basically the same thing. Either one usually works fast to help symptoms but doesn't do much to stop the permanent damage. I hope you have other medications to slow or stop the damage. Actually any weather change can trigger a flare but it is more common with things getting colder. God bless. ----- Original Message ----- From: suzie Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 9:02 PM Subject: Re: flaring Thank you Harold and . Actually, i live in Australia and although we are meant to be in the heat of the sweltering summer, we are having a terrible time - i have only just take off my woollen jumpers in the last 2 days! You are also right about the Christmas period - can be a stressful time instead of a time of relaxation and joy. i have increased my prednisolone today from 5mg to 10mg - hasnt helped yet and i might go see my specialist tomorrow i think - i have been flaring really badly for a week now and am really sick with it. i dont want to be like this for christmas day!thanks so much.suzie--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 hi, ! I don't mean to alarm you, however, that pain in the crook of your trunk and the front of your thigh was exactly how I first felt prior to my diagnosis of arthritis of my hips. two years after the first signs, I had my right hip replaced, and the left was done 12 months after that. I certainly hope that is not the case for you. but if you are considering pregnancy, you might want a hip xray = gentle hugs! Marcia" R. Peek" <wendyhollander@...> wrote: Do I ever know exactly how you feel?!!! Oh man. I'm glad my left hand has finally swollen up to the point that strangers are staring at it when they notice it. At least then there is some real physical evidence of the pain I'm in. My shoulder hurt so bad the other night that it felt like King Kong himself had attempted to pull me limb from limb. Today it's my left hand a little in my right leg....you know that spot that hurts if you try to pull your knee up toward your body? It's right in the crook of your torso and your thigh, in front. Or at least it FEELS like that's where the pain originates. Geez. I SO know what you mean about wanting to talk to people who understand. I just got married this past summer and am trying to get pregnant. When we were together last fall/winter, I was on all my normal meds so this is the first my new husband has seen of the REAL R.A. in me. I feel so worthless and useless. I don't know HOW I'm going to wrap presents. BUT, there is always tomorrow. wendy from birmingham, ALage 38__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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