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What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 5 5:38pm | Replies (154)
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@johnbishop

@sandysomers, I've had 2 instances of PMR. The first time took 3 and half years to taper off of prednisone. Six years later the PMR came back and I went back on 20 mg prednisone and it only took 1 and half years to taper off. I've been in remission now for a little over six years and hoping it doesn't come back. I believe I was able to taper off quicker the second time due to making some lifestyle changes, eating healthier along with eliminating most processed foods and reducing the amount of sugar and inflammatory foods. I also added a little more regular exercise to my daily routine. Here's another discussion that you might find helpful:

--- PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages/

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sandysomers | @sandysomers | Apr 5 5:38pm

Thank you so much for sharing, John. Hope you never have another bout of PMR.

I 'm exercising, eating well and taking lots of supplements after going to a functional medicine doctor who specializes in auto-immune and hormone issues. Among other things, I'm taking glutathione, Omega 3 and ALA). Hard to know for sure, but I believe the supplements are helping.

The link you provided to Dosages and Managing Symptoms is great, thanks again!

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