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PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: May 28, 2024 | Replies (157)
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@veronicamac

Hello, Veronica here. I have had Polymyalgia for 9 years. Every time I reduce down to 2.5mg of prednisone I flare up with pain in shoulders, arm muscles and hips and usually have to increase. I’ve had the pain now for two months and wonder if this will go in time or if I need to increase yet again. Any advice would be welcome.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 28, 2024

Welcome @veronicamac, Sorry to hear that you have been struggling for 9 years with PMR. When you say every time you reduce down to 2.5 mg of prednisone the PMR flares up and you have to increase the dosage. I'm wondering how much you are tapering down when you go to 2.5 mg. It may be that it's too large of a taper down percentage wise. What dosage were you taking before going down to 2.5 mg?

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