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Tapering off of Prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Feb 28 5:49am | Replies (313)
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@marymckeith

Does it ever improve on its own? Does it ever go into remission? I am sticking with prednisone with all its side effects but the going is rough.

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vellen | @vellen | Aug 10, 2023

Now that I'm at a lower dose (11.25mg), the side effects of the Pred have lessened. I was getting such periods of a fast heartbeat at times and seeing the pulsations visually. I'd lay down and try to slow my breathing, I was and still am drinking more water than usual. It will get better, I promise. Just be patient and do go slowly.
I called this morning and found my doctor had filled 1mg Pred hahaha. With the directions to take 2 per day. oi.
I'll get it filled and round it off to 11mg daily (I'm sure he meant 12). Hang in there.

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