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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (21)
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Don't rush reducing Prednisone. I'm taking the slow road. Reducing 1 mg per month until I reach 5 mg. Then reducing to 1/2 mg per month. I tried last year dropping 1 per month all the way down to 0. But had a flair up. Started again at 10 mg. Everyone is different. I hope this plan has better results.
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@st1300 morning! I was diagnosed 4 years ago with PMR, and tried Methotrexate for 9 months and it didn’t work. I’ve been successful as of the last 6 months, by doing a very slow taper. For years, I couldn’t go below 5mg, but with the help of one of the group, when I taper, I alternate my new dose with the new dose…for 10 days. Then I settle in to the lower dose. I’m now on my lowest ever at 3mg. I did begin to have clavicle and side neck pain, along with inner elbow stiffness…especially at night…but it gets better during the days. I stay on the taper for 2 months. I’m 63 and I work out 4 days a week on my Peloton bike, and do weights. It keeps me sane! Life is so much better now! My Rheumatologist said I may always have some pain, but insisted I get off the steroids. As long as it stays like this, I can accept that!