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How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 26 4:21pm | Replies (187)
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@vellen

I've tapered from 15mg (6 weeks) to 12.5mg (two weeks) daily and realized just yesterday that I'm feeling oddly normal suddenly. I'm not even noticing much in the way of Prednisone side effects.
I see the doctor this afternoon and will ask about going down to 10mg daily then get the 1mg tablets for a slower tapering.
He's also questioning the Tramadol (for Fibro pain) and since I get migraines, I'll see if I can try Topamax. If so, I may be able to taper off the Tramadol and no longer take the Imitrex for migraines. Very exciting!

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vellen | @vellen | Jul 11, 2023

Doctor wants me to stay on this 12.5 daily dose of Prednisone for two more weeks rather than fail a taper. He is fine with me trying the Topamax for fibro and to stay on Tramadol until that kicks in. It would be great not to get migraines. I woke with one this morning, that's the worst.
Time to chill, I'm exhausted.

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