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Tapering prednisone and stress
I'm supposed to taper from 5mg prednisone this week to 4 mg. We're doing a super slow taper this time because if I can't successfully...
Last active: Dec 21, 2023
My theory on tapering prednisone
I was diagnosed with PMR in August of 2023 so it's been about 10 months. I started on 15mg of prednisone but the pain was...
Last active: Jun 3 12:19pm
Adrenal Insufficiency and Tapering Prednisone
Hi friends- Does anyone recovering from PMR have experience getting diagnosed with and treating adrenal insufficiency? I'm curious about how you and/or your doctor realized...
Last active: Jul 19 11:06pm
Decrease in swelling after tapering prednisone
Does anyone find decrease in swelling after tapering prednisone? Swollen feet and ankles moon face and severe bruising?
Last active: Nov 15, 2022
Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR
I’ve had PMR since April 2020. I started on Prednisone 20 mg/day and at 18 months, I had gradually reduced to 7 mg/day. When I...
Last active: Apr 21 9:44am
Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone
I know there are similar threads within other discussions, but wanted to start a fresh, focused discussion. I've been tapering from 20 mg of prednisone...
Last active: May 12 10:32am
Sleeping 9-10 hours with tapering Prednisone
I'm sleeping 9-10 hours each night as I taper Prednisone. I'm now down to 5.5 mg/day from 60 mg/day (sixty mg/day) of Prednisone. This may...
Last active: Aug 18, 2023
Does tapering prednisone continue to reduce swelling
When I first exhibited classic symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), my rheumatologist prescribed prednisone and methotrexate. I have been gradually reducing my prednisone dosage from...
Last active: Apr 1 7:24am
Prednisone tapering and extreme sweating
Anyone experiencing extreme sweating while tapering prednisone? I tapered from 9 to 8 after one month and am experiencing extreme bouts of sweating during the...
Last active: Oct 31 5:38pm
Flareups, Prednisone, Tapering
After being diagnosed with PMI, the course of treatment is prednisone or prednisolone. Taking these steroids makes the inflammation, aches and stiffness seem to disappear....
Last active: Aug 13 10:38pm
Tapering off of Prednisone
I am currently on 20 mg prednisone after tapering down from 40 mg which I was on for 2 weeks. I have been directed to...
Last active: Feb 28 5:49am
When and How to Taper Prednisone
I was started on 15mg for two weeks. I then was told to take 12.5mg for 30 days. At day three of the 12.5, I...
Last active: Sep 20, 2023
Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?
This is my third attempt to taper off of Prednisone or at least down to about 4 mg since my rheumatologist said that I wouldn't...
Last active: Sep 5 9:44am
Prednisone Rash When Tapering Off?
Has anyone developed a rash when tapering from Prednisone? If so, what is the cause and what is the treatment? I have tapered to 2mg...
Last active: Jul 24, 2022
Tapering from 1mg prednisone
I was given prednisone for GCA diagnosis in June 2022. My rhumatologist has directed my drops in dosage by 1mg every 2 weeks until I...
Last active: Mar 6, 2023
Prednisone Tapering or Something Else Going on
I have had the hardest time tapering below 1-1/2 mg. Methylprednisolone. When I saw the Rheumatologist, he said the ache and pain I am feeling...
Last active: Jul 31 8:10am
PMR pain and vision
Anyone affected by blurred vision from PMR?Any new suggestions for pain control while tapering Prednisone??PMR patients suffer chronic pain. If you have just ben diagnosed,...
Last active: Jul 18 2:25pm
Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara
I recently stated with Kevzara and I am interested in those who are currently on prednisone and Kevzara. I would like to know... 1. What...
Last active: Aug 9 9:16pm
Low Dose Naltrexone and Prednisone for PMR?
My doctor has prescribed LDN and I will be receiving it soon from a compounding pharmacy. I am tapering prednisone, now at 12.5 (from 20...
Last active: Aug 4 6:29am
Has anyone "self-tapered" (increase or decrease prednisone)
This is my husband's second bout with PMR. Afer it flared again, doctor restarted on pred. (20 mg) By mid-March appt, on 10 mg, he...
Last active: May 13 5:57pm