Yep, not listened to advice, went to market today had walk around, then becaiuse sun shinning went for ewalk, went home while waiting for new fridge delivered9BROKE SUNDAY) did some gardening, now aches on sholders pain in temple, oh my why dont i listen, thanks for advice on liquirice as i love the stuff.
I was told a while back not to take liquorice as prednisolone interacts with it and it should be avoided. It is mentioned on the NHS webpage re prednisolone.
Margaret, don't feel bad. WE HAVE ALL OVERDONE IT - in many ways a lot less desirable than what you have just described !! And we mainly learn from experience. So my advice would be to be very nice to yourself, only do things you like and are not taxing at all, and rest rest rest WITHOUT GUILT. Take care, J
Margaret, I had PMR for4-5 years and was weaned off of pred very slowly. Never was td to curb my activities. Wish I had been. Husband never thought I needed help. Cam home after total. Hip replacement and cooked supper. This time I really have fatigue. Took Him to doctor Thurs. Came home and fell asleep for at least 3 hours. Then went back to bed at 1:30 am and slept until 4:30 in afternoon never have I been this tired. But I am now 68 not 60. Husband is 77 is depressed ,has Parkinson's disease and though be walks with walker won' t do much for himself. I am trying to make things easier for myself although I cook almost every nite. I have found frozen salmon in individual vacum packs to be an easy meal widay. Ifbroccoli and baked potato. Anyway I rest when I feel the need. Last night I just dropped with sweat all evening despite just sitting in chair knitting. The last bout of PMR I was trying to keep up with everything. I am so grateful to this form for telling me what is best for me. I hope you feel better by next am. I have found I can only do one "job" a day. If I take my husband or myself to doctor and the go to grocery and the bring in grceries. That is all I am able to do. Supper is either take out or rotissere chicken and vegetables. I have to leave washing up until later.again I am so grateful to this forum for telling me all of your experiences or I would still be killing myself. No doctor ever have ne this information. Thank you all. Pat
Sorry Margaret, Don't mean to sound lazy. Have to push hubby in wheel chair out of house when going to doctors. Arms and shoulders get aworkout. Put you feet up and get better soon. Do you knit or crochet? From what I have read it causes more serotonin to be made in brain. Relaxes me like taking Valium. I don' t drink-- donnot like the taste. Relax and do not feel guilty. Pat
The most valuable maid I have is my dishwasher! I had a few months without when when we moved house and my PMR went totally pear-shaped after 5 years of being livable with. The new house had only one loo - stairs every time - and the kitchen wasn't designed for me (all drawers and a low hob) and no dishwasher. I came here to the flat - no stairs, dishwasher - and improved immediately. Being able to adapt what you have to do to PMR makes such a difference.
There aren't any options here for ready meals I could/would eat so my diet is a bit boring - meat or fish that is easy to cook and salad or grilled veggies! OH does sausages, burgers and ham and egg. Anything any fancier than that and he has to eat out - he loves Wienerschnitzel and I refuse to go to that sort of effort! If it takes longer than 1/2 hour from start to finish it's off to the pizzeria/restaurant in the village. It isn't expensive and one meal usually does us for 2 days - doggie box always present in the handbag ;-)
Hi Pat lovely to hear from you, i got mu hubbu to understand about pmr, but he does not understand why i get tired thats the bit i am now trying to get him to realisle i cannot do the same. sometimes we are our own worst enemy.
w long for sausages, my hubby said why deny yourself i am trying to be good and follow a good diet but like you say, it gets boring. fish, fish, chicken, chicken,
Pat you are not lazy, we must take care of ourselves or else who will look after hubbies. lol. Y es i knit, crochet, cross stich, and make cards, sometimes knitting is not good as my wrist hurt, i read and do suduko.
I even have joined the Mecca bingo so i can relax abit, but it had my hear going on Wednesday as i was 1 off for 1500.00pounds blimey i thought my heart was coming out of my chest, the lady at the side of me laughed her head off, i feel so much betyter to have a laugh with the ladies. Take care Pat and do no not feel guilty. hugs to you
Once a month isn't going to hurt! As someone said: It isn't what you eat between Chsitmas and New Year that makes you fat - it's what you eat between New Year and Christmas!
Same principle...
I missed the message about the licorice...good for you, or bad for you?...black or red, or..? Thanks!
Not good for you if you are taking prednisolone!
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/liquorice-and-prednisolone--427127
Hi Margaret, I've certainly had to learn how to pace myself since being diagnosed with PMR, but even though I've had to learn the hard way, I still over-do things all the time. It's only natural to want to do more when you're feeling good and the sun is shining. In my case, like many others, I'm sure, I still have to work and do lead a pretty hectice life. I think we all have to constantly monitor how we are feeling with regards to how much we can do and try to seek a balance, which is difficult.
As for the Liquorice, having read all the comments in the discussion, I'm beginning to wonder why there isn't a warning about it in the leaflets given out with the Prednisolone. Having discussed Liquorice in general with friends, one of them told me yesterday that when she bought some recently, there was an advisory notice on the packaging saying that people suffering from anxiety or stress should not eat it.
Enjoy the sun and the gardening, but remember to take breaks too.
There is a warning on the NHS website about black liquorice, particularly for people over 40. I love liquorice which is a pity.
Which says: Can eating too much black liquorice be bad for you?
"Yes, particularly if you’re 40 or older, eating 57g (2 ounces) of black liquorice a day for at least two weeks could give you an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia).
Black liquorice contains the compound glycyrrhizin, which is the sweetening compound taken from liquorice root. Glycyrrhizin can cause potassium levels in the body to fall. When that happens, some people experience abnormal heart rhythms, as well as high blood pressure, oedema (swelling), lethargy, and heart failure. Potassium levels usually go back to normal with no permanent health problems when you stop eating black liquorice.
Several medical journals have linked black liquorice to health problems in people over 40, some of whom had a history of heart disease and/or high blood pressure.
For most people liquorice found in foods is safe to eat, and safe when taken in large amounts for a short time in medicines.
General health advice about black liquorice
No matter what your age, don’t eat large amounts of black liquorice at one time.
If you have been eating a lot of black liquorice and have heart palpitations or muscle weakness, stop eating it immediately and contact your healthcare provider.
Black liquorice can interact with some medications, herbs and dietary supplements. See a healthcare professional such as a GP or pharmacist if you have questions about possible interactions with a drug or supplement you take.
If you’ve experienced any problems after eating liquorice see your GP."
2oz of black liquorice is an awful lot! I'm sure just one liquorice allsort wouldn't hurt! Moderation in all things!!!!!!!!!
Wasn't the cause of my arrythmia though...
I am not sure I could eat just ONE liquorice allsort!
oooohhhhhhhhhhhh liquorice pipes, traffic lights mmmmmmmmmm
Calm down dear...
They aren't good for you!!!!!!!!