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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 23 11:39am | Replies (56)
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@besmith57

It's amazing that you tapered that fast. I don't see an endocrinologist, so I don't know what my cortisol level is. So, I guess, based on your response, my 2.5mg every other day should work for me. Or I could just taper to 2 mg, then 1mg. Just stopping the prednisone scares me. She also wants me to taper my Kevzara too. I'm so happy you have your disorders under control! That's very good news for you!

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DadCue | @dadcue | Oct 21 11:39am

If you are at 2.5 mg, I think it is important to have your cortisol level checked. I don't know why rheumatologists think checking a cortisol level isn't necessary. Their focus is mostly on rheumatology. Unfortunately, prednisone suppresses adrenal function which is why we need to taper prednisone slowly in the first place.

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