My assumption was that Prednisone was specifically used to cut down inflammation and that Clippers brings along inflammation with it. My doctor has me also on Azathioprine. I want to either cut down on Predisone and eventually stop or switch to something like ribuimab. What are the consquences? I'm a newbie at this. My next doctor appt is on Feb 4 and I want to be fully prepared to make a case to reduce or stop Prednisone. I'm diabetic and Prednisone causes my blood sugar to spike.

I weaned off Pred within 8 months of my acute phase. I started Ruxience right around that time (Oct 2022 I believe) and have been on only that (no Pred) ever since. I get an infusion every 6 months. I’ll report back on the dosage (I need to look it up). I have been on both Ruxience and Rituxan with no side effects. The infusions are super easy, just sit in a chair for a few hours hooked up to an IV. A rather lovely time to snooze or read.