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Skin infections while on Prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 22, 2017 | Replies (71)
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@barbararene

Thanks John,
I decided to take 1 more, so today is 2 mg. I will see if going back to 2mg makes a difference. I think it's a good thing I have to get up and go to work everyday. Otherwise I would still be in bed!!!
Barbararene

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Aug 12, 2017

I don't know if you are on a pill or capsule, or the strength. But when I tapered off prednisone, I even tried breaking 1 mg tablets in half (they are scored and break easily). That way I lowered by 1/2 mg for a while instead of 1 mg until my body adjusted. Slower and worked for me.
@barbararene, I admire your courage.
Sending you a gentle hug,
Rosemary

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barbararene | @barbararene | Aug 14, 2017

Thanks Rosemary. After being back to 2 mg I am a little better. This last weekend was the worse weekend I have had for pain. A little depressed, but trying to make today a new day and think and do differently. I will try to 1/2mg maybe in another month. This decrease and the pain that came w it scared me.
It's good to be able to share w those that have walked in my shoes!
Barbararene

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