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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)Comment receiving replies
Is anyone else on “methylprednisolone” or just prednisone? I know methylprednisolone is stronger than prednisone, and I started at 16 mg. Now down to 4 mg. I don’t know if the pain I have is spine related or PMR. Hard to tell.
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Hi reets 70. Are you still taking methylprednisolone? If so, how are you tapering from 4mg since that is the lowest dosage of that drug?
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Hi @reets70, I have been prescribed both methylprednisolone and prednisone and have adjusted my dose accordingly. My rheumatologist told me that a few patients had responded better to one than the other but I could tell no difference in pain reduction. I have issues with this medication causing watery eyes and it is worse with methylprednisolone. For that reason, I currently take prednisone. Hope that is helpful. Good luck!
Sandi