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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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@marymckeith

No but I will. Dr told me to go back up to 20 until August. I feel fine until I take the pill. When it kicks in I become profoundly weak. Could barely make it back to car after groceries. I don't think anyone believes how debilitating it is. Practically a zombie. Thanks for answering and I will try to go on the best that I can. Can't understand why 20 isn't working as before. Had two wonderful months.

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vellen | @vellen | Jul 11, 2023

I had to split my dose between morning and night I take them as exact to 12 hours apart as possible. It has helped with the side effects a lot. Are you stretching? Easy stretches can help ease the pain quite a bit. And take Tylenol (or generic) if needed rather than Ibuprophen or other NSAIDS. Call your doctor and leave a message if you still feel lousy. Perhaps you can get on a wait list to see him sooner.

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