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Prednisone tapering: How did you do it pain free?

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My PCP said he had researched and said the recommended decreasing dose of Prednisone is 1 mg per month. So far the maximum amount of Prednisone was 12.5. I am at 9mg right now and my bloodwork looks good but my lower body and hands feel really inflamed. I need to ride out the weekend to figure out what to do next.

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retiredphil | @retiredphil | Apr 11 11:44am

@betsyhase I'm surprised when I see someone started on less than 15mg because that is the recommended amount. Also up to 25mg is acceptable to start with if 15mg doesn't eliminate the pain. This is for PMR and not GCA

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