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Prednisone Taper
I was recently diagnosed with PMR. I’ve been on 10 mg of prednisone for two weeks. My rheumatologist suggested that I taper down to 5...
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PMR and the taper
Hello , new to the group 65 years old I was Diagnosed with PMR 12/28/24 and have been tapering down from 25 mg to 20...
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PMR Taper and pain
After 2 years with PMR, about to go to 2 mg of prednisone and feel like I did back 2 years ago...is the PMR still...
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Fast Prednisone taper?
Because of the heart and kidney issues I'm experiencing I need to taper off the prednisone fairly quickly. April 28th I was on 12.5 mg...
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PCP advising fast taper
I had a physical recently. My inflammatory markers and other blood work were all normal. I was tapering down and at 3mg, feeling very good....
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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...
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When to taper prednisone when starting kevzara
I have had 2 doses of kevzara, the 3rd going in in 3 days. I was feeling pretty good , thinking maybe this kevzara is...
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Is This a Safe Taper as Prescribed by my doctor?
I’ve been on prednisone for about 18 months trying to taper. I was down to 7.5 mg daily in December but totally debilitated with PMR...
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Polymyalgia rheumatica: Any thoughts on my taper plan?
I am currently on 2.5 milligrams of prednisone. I plan on tapering 1/4 milligram every 4-6 weeks to hopefully get down to zero. Any thoughts...
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Prednisone taper: Apparently < 4mg no longer controls inflammation
Any thoughts on this. I had my 6 month check up with my PCP and was discussing my PMR. I am being treated by a...
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Ditto @dadcuedadcue Simular taper experience. My Dr said no more than 10% taper at a time....
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Thank u for sharing your experience and the specifics of your taper. I really appreciate it...
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Hello @pmr52025, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @beauty44, @st1300 and...