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To Shannonjp and others
I was on the prednisone for 6 months. I just finished tapering and have been off it for about 3 weeks. A week ago I began to feel some stiffness and aches in my lower back, shoulders and knees returning. Now after another week I’m noticing the aches are getting a little more painful. I also have osteoporosis and was reluctant to take the prednisone and anxious to get off it as well. I have bloodwork scheduled next week to test inflammation markers but I am hoping my Rheumatologist doesn’t suggest going back on.
I read some of the other comments responding to your question and they were helpful and encouraging.
I hope and pray for healing for everyone and will continue to reach out and give support.
Thank you all so much.
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@fam8284. I can relate to the pain you’re experiencing. I’m 79 and took prednisone for 9 months before tapering. There will definitely be pain post prednisone. And sometimes it feels like it’s getting worse. I used the measurement of ‘is this as bad as what I felt at the beginning of having PMR?’ Usually the answer was no, but there were times I wanted to schedule an appt to see if I needed to go back on prednisone, then the pain would lessen some. I alternated taking ibuprofen and acetaminophen every few days, and gradually I was taking them less often. I hope you’re not flaring but if your inflammation markers are high, it is what it is. You likely won’t be back on for long and your second taper will likely be more successful. Be patient, there is an end in sight. Be in good health.