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Hello @pampep, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @heretuanga1947 and other members. I'm 77 and have had 2 occurrences of PMR. The 1st time it took me 3-1/2 years to taper off of prednisone. I started with 20 mg and the last six months went between 1 mg and 1/2 mg until I was able to taper off with only minor pain.
@ssg and @dadcue have discussed PMR and osteoporosis in another discussion and may have suggestions for you.
Have you talked with the rheumatologist about a slower tapering schedule or other things you can do to help your symptoms?
I am also a 73 year old female with same history as you describe except I have taken two years to come down from 15 mg daily prednisone to taking 1 mg on three days a week. My aim was and is to get as low as I can while tolerating the symptoms. So when you mention yourself having other issues than PMR and you are considering more investigations it does seem worthwhile. I know how hard it must be for an extremely active person as yourself. Wish you good luck in your search for answers..