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Feelings when tapering: My journey

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (57)
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@megz

The 1mg tablets you got may not be extra. You will need to have them on hand to prepare to reduce below 10, whether you take 9.5mg (1x5mg + 4x1mg + 1/2x1mg) or 9mg (1x5mg + 4x1mg), so you need a range of tablets on hand. Or did they think you had reduced too much at once by reducing 2.5mg in one go... has your doctor clarified that yet?

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tiateacake | @tiateacake | Jul 9 1:24am

I know I will need the 1mg when I reduce to 9mg in less then 5 weeks but it just seemed weird to be given them 6 weeks before needed. Very frustrating not having a face to face conversation and told anything. I remember days when a chemist would talk to the person about their prescription and possibly put their mind at rest. I had to stand and wait for over 30 minutes for one of my prescriptions and I noticed then how much things had changed. But I guess that is progress for you. I could use my NHS app to contact my surgery but I will use the phone instead.

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