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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Feb 28 5:49am | Replies (313)
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Your taper seems to be going well. That's about normal. When I get to 7 I start to crash, so I'm back up to 8 mg again. It's tedious, and I'm really tired of it. I'd give anything to get off of the red, but I just can't seem to get there. I also do an injection on Friday of Actemra, and that was supposed to help, but so far it isn't happening. This has been a five year journey. It's great that you are having success with the taper. I'm really glad d for you.
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Thank you for answering my post. My rheumatologist predicted that I would probably do well with cutting back until I reach the 5mg. level. He said a lot of people begin to experience a recurrence at that point, so I am hoping I can get past that mark without a flare. During the tapering process, I have tried to concentrate on foods and a few supplements known to have anti-inflammatory properties. I am taking four fish oil capsules daily plus 400 mgs. of turmeric extract. I also try to eat some strawberries and blueberries daily. I'm not sure whether these remedies have helped or not, but since I am feeling better, I plan to keep on using them. I am 75 and this is my second bout of PMR. The first occurred thirteen years ago and resolved completely inside of six months. I hope you can eventually get completely off the drugs and be free of pain. Please keep us updated on how you are doing.