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Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 24, 2023 | Replies (53)
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@bradninchgirl

I'm just saying, but I think coming down 2.5 ml at one time is a bit much. I had to retreat to a quarter ml decrease before I could stand decreasing my dose. It worked for me and after four years I have at last made 1 ml a day. I feel confident I can reduce this further and soon. Keep trying what ever works. I put faith in my doctors direction not to tough the pain out but retreat a little and wait for a better day. Will keep you in my thoughts and hope for the best for you.

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charlotte61 | @charlotte61 | Oct 12, 2023

Thanks Bradninchgirl! Coming down by 2.5 mg at a time was definitely too much for me. I really hope I don't have to be on any amount of prednisone for more than a year, but it's looking like I may have to be. I saw my naturopath yesterday, and am now upping my daily dose of calcium and vitamin D to further help protect my bones, taking a turmeric supplement for inflammation, and a homeopathic remedy called Rheuma Pasc, which is supposed to help with the pain associated with rheumatic conditions. In the meantime, I will try tapering at by 1 mg/month at a time and see how that works.

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