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@rnm, One thing I would suggest that my rheumatologist told me when I was first diagnosed...
and managing symptoms. ... and Safely Taper Off Prednisone but ... discussion/how-to-slowly-and-safely-taper-off-prednisone-but-no-set-rules ... off of prednisone. ... search=tapering%20off%20prednisone.
Discussion: Prednisone Taper
Posted: Feb 24, 2025
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I have GCA and PMR diagnosis Nov 2024 . Immediate start on 50mg pred rapid taper...
Immediate start on 50mg pred rapid taper ... I’m now off prednisone completely, all ... according to my blood results and zero symptoms ... be treated with Actemera, no more prednisone ... Thank you modern medicine made it all manageable
Posted: Feb 16, 2025
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HI There - you wrote : " I was started on 65mg of prednisone, which obliterated...
I have now tapered down to 20, which ... insist on a steroid sparing approach to manage ... your symptoms so you can continue with ... or MS, for example, that are still managing ... #34; Take a look at this paper
Discussion: Feeling defeated
Posted: Jan 17, 2025
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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 ... find helpful: --- PMR Dosages and Managing ... Symptoms: https://connect.mayoclinic.org
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It depends where you live and how easy it is to be seen by a rheumatologist....
a primary care doctor can probably manage ... to me but didn't manage my symptoms ... lasted 12 years before I was able to taper ... My PMR pain was managed well with prednisone ... managed by my primary care doctor.