@boomermeg . Sounds like you got the logistics taken care of. Let's hope the body cooperates and does not flare. When I was tapering, people on this site told me that a flare was something that lasts and gets worse over a weeks time. If it stays the same or starts to wane, then it is not a flare. I did have some trepidation and worry as I tapered. That old "what if..." and "is that PMR". I too have non-PMR pains but they were more noticeable when I was down in the 2-3-4 mg ranges. In fact, I know these pains well and that helped me realize that it was more of an adrenal issue/old past pain issue and not PMR.

I followed an international protocol with the treatment and taper. It was a 15 to start. On it for 1 month, then 12.5 for a month, then 10 for a month. When I went from each of these I worried but the 10 was working and in fact, I felt like PMR was leaving me around 8-9-10 mg. I told my wife that I think I "had it on the run". Just a feeling like I was kicking its ass. After a month of nine, I started to do three weeks between tapers. When I got down to 4-5 mg, I did every two weeks by a 1/2 mg. It slowed it down but made for a smaller percentage of drop each time. It is all up to you. As with many on this site, I recommend slow slow on the taper. Be solid with the efficacy of each step before you drop to the next level.

Good luck to you. We on this site are very sincere with our care for each other. It is such a bizarre club to be a part of. 🙂