Thanks for that. Good to not feel so alone on this as my doctor is not very familiar with PMR and was at a loss as to what to do about the returning pain. She suggested I reduce further by our next appointment in 3 1/2wks as I've been sitting on 8mg for a month hoping the pain (mostly in the morning) would resolve. I have no interest in prompting a full-on flare by reducing again yet. She has been open to my suggestions so far, so some well founded reason for a delay would be useful to give her.

How long did it take you to go back to 9mg after the 5 days on 12mg - did you go straight back to it after the 5 days or do it more gradually?