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What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 5 5:38pm | Replies (154)
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@milld835

I started 20mg Prednisone on Jan 4/22 and achieved pain freedom within a couple of weeks. Now being weaned and down to 15mg for the last 2 weeks (approx). Find that the tiredness has returned somewhat and also my right hand is tending to swell and stiffen a bit. Nothing that is not manageable. Do miss the extra energy I had on 20mg. but this is okay for now.

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sashakay | @sashakay | Mar 4, 2022

I totally agree with you about missing the “high” during weaning but gradually my natural cortisol is kicking in and I feel so much better. I also had issues with my hand (Dactilytis aka sausage fingers ) and my CRP didn’t increase, so Tylenol, ice, and compression gloves certainly helped. This group has helped me inasmuch as I do not feel so alone 💞🇨🇦💞

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