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Yes, this is where I was in a rage and told all of you to go to Hell. My *sincere* apologies to everyone who read that. I don't think I've ever said that to anyone in my life!

I'm now aware that my behavior is "out of character" and I can't continue to behave in this fashion. Perhaps this is due to coming off Prednisone this past week. Whatever....something has to be done!

Again, my sincere apologies to all who read here.

DebJ39353.5605439815DebJ

Apology accepted

Love, Georgiana
Deb,
I was away for 2 hours and came back to both of your posts. I am sorry that
you didn't receive the response you needed in a timely manner. As has been
said, hundreds read the postings, but you will notice that only about a
dozen of us respond regularly. I think for some people, just reading the
posts and knowing others are feeling similarly helps.

I would also ditto the others who have said that coming off the pred could
be the problem. I hope you will fill us in on your process so we may be able
to help.

In the meantime, take care of yourself.
pgrHi Deb, this is just the place to vent... no apology needed. You sure have come off pred fast. I was dx march 06 and stayed for over a year at that. One short time at 7.5. I am now at 5mg and will be until at least April 08. Please go to a new Dr! This PMR thing needs careful handling by a compassionate and informed medico. Good Luck and lets know how you are.

Deb, you can feel free to vent anytime with us. No apology needed...Please don't give it a second thought. Just remember we are all on different schedules so we check in at various times.

Kathy

Hi Deb, hope you are feeling a little better now. I am new to the forum and to PMR. I've only had it for 2 months. Maybe a different Dr. could help you. Take care.

Shirley

Hi, Deb. I started with the post earlier this month. I must have missed your message, however. In any event, I've had the symptoms of PMR for four months and am only now working with my doctor for a proper referal (rheumatology). I have observed that one of my symptoms is that I am often such distress that I've become irritable. Although I have been able to keep this in check so far, I worry that one day I will offend a relative or friend. I certainly understand your letting off steam and I'm sure all the others do, too.

Good luck with your process of going off prednisone.

Hugh

Sean,

I can so relate to being in "such distress that I've become irritable." My husband used to ask me if I was in pain, and not wanting to sound like a wimp, I'd say, "No, I'm just very uncomfortable", or "No, I'm distressed." He would just say, "That sounds like pain to me." And, as I said earlier, when I started snapping at my family consistently and for no real reason, that was the impetus for me to quit trying to tough it out and take some medication. Hope you all are doing better.

Reni

Hi Deb, I just joined the group. My family has been nagging at me to change doctors. I have been very stubborn about this because I didn't want to start over with someone else. My daughters finally took matters into their own hands and have scheduled an appt. for me with an osteopathic rheumatologist that is highly recommended. Can't get in until November. I am actually looking forward to this because I think he might have some new ideas and a second opinion certainly can't hurt. Please look for another doctor who will take an interest in you situation and help you. I have never been one to cry much, except when I was very angry about something. Since I have had PMR I have turned out to be a gusher, especially when I am trying to get dressed in the morning, very frustrating. We all feel like we don't know who we are because our old selves have suddenly abandoned us and our new self is somebody we don't know and is a challenge to live with. Just take it one day at a time, do something for yourself that makes you happy and stay positive.

Big hug,

Kay

Kay, I used to have a heck of a time getting my socks on, until I started splitting my dose of pred about 3/4 to 1/4, morning/evening. If you're taking it all in the morning, maybe splitting the dose will leave you a bit more limber getting dressed. Hope that helps.

Hi Bob,

I will try that. I have been taking the whole dose about a half hour before I get out of bed in the morning. I stumble around until I get in a hot shower and that seems to help a lot.

Thanks for the information.