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How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Feb 19 1:42pm | Replies (179)Comment receiving replies
I agree. I just have an appointment with the rheumatologist on April 13 and I am worried he will be disappointed I am not down to 5. I decided I had to go back up to 6.25 today. The shoulder and bicep pain was just too bad. I have 2.5mg pills so I cut them in half. I just wish there was something like steroids but not so harmful. I would stay on them forever. For the first time in 6 years I felt good on 15 mg or even 10.
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I think our bodies know best. Don't be disappointed in yourself for trying and if he's disappointed...oh well. I'm at 15 mg. down from 20 mg. I do notice some stiffness, but this will level off I'm sure. I did try going down another 2.5 mg but that was a little too ambitious. Next it will be 1 mg. Probably in a few weeks. Listen to your body. I think 6.25 is amazing!