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Hello @lanafromidaho, Welcome to Connect. I'm glad you found us! My PMR is currently in remission....
first time it took 3-1/2 years to taper ... off of prednisone. ... lifestyle changes and was able to taper ... off of the prednisone in 1-1/2 years ... really have to listen to your body and taper
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I Betsy @betsy1958, I would like to add my welcome along with @kimmur, @suetex and others....
are having depression side effect of prednisone ... mentioned that you are down to 5mg prednisone ... second time around and it helped me taper ... off of prednisone in about 1-1/2 year ... been for the entire 2 years while on prednisone
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Hi @hfoster, Welcome to Connect. I've had PMR twice and it's currently in remission. Both times...
Both times I was started at 20mg prednisone ... It took me 3-1/2 years to taper off ... and 1/2mg until I could stop taking prednisone ... gave me scripts for 2.5mg and 1mg prednisone ... daily pain log with the amount of prednisone
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@dskellchock, I'm wondering if tapering off of prednisone might not be an issue if you are...
off of prednisone might not be an issue ... if you are taking the prednisone for ... an ear infection vs taking prednisone ... The reason you taper slowly for PMR ... Have you discussed tapering off with
Posted: Jun 22, 2022
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I was diagnosed with MCTD at age 43 in 1996. I was on prednisone for awhile,...
I was on prednisone for awhile, segued ... I went off MTX at retirement as I was ... doing better, now off Etodolac until ... for pain like 4% lidocaine patch, KT tape
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jun 21, 2022