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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 29, 2025 | Replies (14)
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@petermccarville So to be clear are you saying don't start taper until after I no longer have symptoms?
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@retiredphil
I am curious about this too.
I am an active 73-year-old. First PMR 2014. Treated w/Prednisone, relapse in 2015. 18 mo total on Pred. including taper. Flare in Dec 2024. I tapered til mid Aug. I don’t know how long I stayed at 20 mg before tapering!? That’s what I’m curious about now because in mid-Nov I relapsed. I tried controlling it with diet and supplements but fell short so back on Pred. again. I got the blood work done but had enough Pred. To test how little I could take before I could function again (17.5 mg). Does anybody know of studies done about duration of top dose and length of tapers as they impact relapses? I too am working on this together w/my PCP and a naturopath (for dietary support) not a rheumatologist.
Good discussion!