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Day 4 of prednisone and happy! Stay at 15 or go up to 20?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 21 hours ago | Replies (63)Comment receiving replies
@barjohnson62 I did not think that 6 wks on 15 mg, followed by a drop to 12.5 mg would be considered fast. It's the standard drop, isn't it? Or do you mean I not drop again another 1.25 if I have any pain at 12.5? If so, yes, that is on my radar. I've also considered going back up to 15. My situation seems complicated to me due to my other health issues and increased activity. Gonna see how I feel over the next seven days.
My goal is to find my lowest effective dose.
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@p0rtia Sounds like you're tracking to me. Just seemed quick when I first counted weeks on my fingers for you. I should have used both hands. 🙂 Keep at it!
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@p0rtia Rule of thumb my Dr says no more than 10% drop and stay until pain free for 2 weeks minimum. DON’T rush it, you’ll end up going backwards more than foreword. This does not take into account any other health issues.