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@sandysomers, I've had 2 instances of PMR. The first time took 3 and half years to...
first time took 3 and half years to taper ... off of prednisone. ... came back and I went back on 20 mg prednisone ... off. ... I believe I was able to taper off quicker
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I was told to avoid Advil, ibuprofen and aspirin (NSAIDs) while on Prednisone because it increases...
ibuprofen and aspirin (NSAIDs) while on Prednisone ... Took one 5mg prednisone, then the next ... day began tapering at a rate of .25mg ... When there is no discomfort from a taper ... , I'll shave off a few days now
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Sorry to read about your experience. I'm just 52 and was diagnosed about 7 months ago....
rheumatologist initially prescribed 20 mg of prednisone ... for a week, then recommended that I tapered ... I personally hate being on prednisone ... I asked if the prednisone or PMR could ... hamstrings) and initially shrugged it off
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My PCP diagnosed my PMR 3 years ago telling me I would only be on it...
She started me on 20 mg prednisone then ... well but I have never been able to taper ... Kevzara now hoping it will help me taper ... The benefit of getting off prednisone
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That sounds like a productive relationship with the Rheumy. So you started on 15mg and tapered...
So you started on 15mg and tapered down ... dreadful 10 will probably take the edge off ... I’m in love with prednisone. ... inflammation between the eyes and get off ... the Prednisone as quickly as possible
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Dec 21, 2023