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The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 13 1:19pm | Replies (101)

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@vellen

Yes. It's a matter of controlling the inflammation (pain) to avoid getting GCA (Giant Cell Arteitis). Then tapering slowly while the body adjusts. Your doctor should explain this. Although 95% of what I've learned about PMR, GCA, and tapering has been from this forum and the internet.

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marymckeith | @marymckeith | Aug 10, 2023

Thanks for the helpful info. It gives me some hope and encouragement.

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