Richard Houlgate Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Although not in the Speed Series I enjoyed this so much last year that I've entered again. Is anyone else going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Frankland (T3OMF) Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Yes, I'll be there both days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge62 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 I will be there, and also Anglesey this weekend, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Houlgate Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 Have had to withdraw on medical advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge62 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 That's a shame Richard as I know how much you enjoy the circuit, hope you feel better soon, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Houlgate Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 Polymyalgia, taking high dose of steroids so can't risk the high speeds. Thanks for your good wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Carrot Steve Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 1 hour ago, Richard Houlgate said: Polymyalgia, taking high dose of steroids so can't risk the high speeds. Thanks for your good wishes. Hope it improves soon Richard. Make sure your docs keep an eye on your haemoglobin levels. I was given too much testosterone and ended up with polycythemia. Been ill for almost 2 years as a result of my GPs mistakes! I discovered that basically GPs don't know much about this type of thing and yet some are prepared to give you (bad) advice about it. Luckily I did my research and told my doctor he was wrong and put a stop to being made even more ill. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Houlgate Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 Going to see the specialist this pm, no mention made of testosterone so far. If I had some would my times improve?! Apparently I'm a bit anaemic so which pay attention to this. One has to be one's own doctor these days to a certain extent. At least the steroids have given me full use of my legs again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Carrot Steve Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 9 hours ago, Richard Houlgate said: Going to see the specialist this pm, no mention made of testosterone so far. If I had some would my times improve?! Apparently I'm a bit anaemic so which pay attention to this. One has to be one's own doctor these days to a certain extent. At least the steroids have given me full use of my legs again. Hope it went well Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Houlgate Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 Thanks for your concern. The NHS was immaculate, all sorts of tests, diagnosis confirmed, continue to take the tablets and should be OK. But not sure when I'll next be out in the Westfield. Strictly speaking I have Giant cell arteritis. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Carrot Steve Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Never heard of that before! I'll Google it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 1 hour ago, Richard Houlgate said: Thanks for your concern. The NHS was immaculate, all sorts of tests, diagnosis confirmed, continue to take the tablets and should be OK. But not sure when I'll next be out in the Westfield. Strictly speaking I have Giant cell arteritis. Best wishes for an improvement, hope you can get back in the car soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickymint Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Hopefully you are on the road to recovery, keep us posted as to your recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrypotter Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 On 28/05/2024 at 20:02, Richard Houlgate said: Thanks for your concern. The NHS was immaculate, all sorts of tests, diagnosis confirmed, continue to take the tablets and should be OK. But not sure when I'll next be out in the Westfield. Strictly speaking I have Giant cell arteritis. I’ve also had PMR since Aug 2023. It knocked me for 6 at the time but the steroids really got to work once I started them. I missed a couple of events but then got straight back into it. I’m down to 10mg/day and tapering down 1mg a month. luckily I don’t have GCA. That sounds even worse. There’s a forum online for PMR suffers that’s really useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Houlgate Posted June 29 Author Share Posted June 29 On 27/06/2024 at 18:24, harrypotter said: I’ve also had PMR since Aug 2023. It knocked me for 6 at the time but the steroids really got to work once I started them. I missed a couple of events but then got straight back into it. I’m down to 10mg/day and tapering down 1mg a month. luckily I don’t have GCA. That sounds even worse. There’s a forum online for PMR suffers that’s really useful. Thanks. I can't compete at present as the 45mg of steroids I take very morning confuse me, no mental state to drive a car fast. Forum looks good, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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