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Are There Guidelines for Prednisone Tapers

Posted by annstl @annstl, Aug 7 7:35am

I am new to PMR: Diagnosed 1 month ago. I really want to learn more about reasoning, professional opinions, and guidelines to prednisone tapers schedules. I am taking a high level, tapering down every 2 weeks it seems excessive. How can you evaluate this? My sed rate is now down to a normal level

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kobellava | @kobellava | 19 hours ago
In reply to @betsyhase "@kobellava My doctor has suggested decreasing 1mg per month. Originally I thought that was too slow..." + (show)
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My doctor has suggested decreasing 1mg per month. Originally I thought that was too slow but after reading all the setbacks from going faster, I will be patient and hope for the best.

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@betsyhase This disease takes alot of patience, There's no set protocol because we're all so different with treatment. The first year to 18 months flares are common, which I've had. I see different doctors and they all have different opinions. It's frustrating but I believe a slow taper is the best way, Wishing you all the best!

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