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Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 3, 2023 | Replies (209)
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@suemce

Thank you for sharing the details you have experienced in your remission. I’m on 2 mg now because pain at just 1 mg increased. I already feel more fatigued than when I was on a larger dose and a lack of endurance. I am 71 and have been on prednisone for 2 1/2 yrs.

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floridabonnie | @floridabonnie | Jul 19, 2023

I know how you feel. I tried to taper too fast once, 1mg every 2 weeks, and that same thing happened to me. I went back up to 7 mg. When I talked to my Rheumatologist, he suggested to taper by 1/2 a month, and the difference was amazing. It was slow going, but worth it. I wish you luck.

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