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Hello Judy @jnebrig, Welcome to Connect. I thought I would answer your private message in this...
off of Prednisone so that you can meet ... of prednisone is to taper down slowly ... off of prednisone for my first occurrence ... You mentioned being off prednisone since ... Tapering from 20mg to off of prednisone
Posted: Jul 17, 2021
@zaa I don't really think anyone can answer your question with any kind of authority. The...
The prednisone is the miracle drug for ... years until I was finally able to taper ... off of prednisone. ... remission for 6 years and I was on prednisone ... again but was able to taper off in
Posted: Jul 3, 2021
Welcome to the group! I too am tapering after a severe bout of PMR that started...
I too am tapering after a severe bout ... three months for me to get completely off ... of the prednisone. ... for controlling your pain while you taper
Posted: Jun 19, 2021
I was diagnosed about 5 yrs. ago with PMR/and possible GCA. I've taken prednisone for all...
I've taken prednisone for all of ... @8mg. pred, and having difficulty tapering ... still very active but want to get off
Posted: Jun 18, 2021
@chals What has helped me taper off of prednisone the 2 times that it was active...
@chals What has helped me taper off ... of prednisone the 2 times that it was ... I generally tried to taper down every ... was active I was started at 20 mg prednisone ... I didn't taper lower unless the
Posted: Jun 5, 2021
@marilyncarkner, you may also be interested in the tips shared in this similar discussion: - Tapering...
shared in this similar discussion: - Tapering ... off of Prednisone https://connect.mayoclinic.org ... /discussion/prednisone/ How are you
I haven't provided an update on my polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) for awhile so thought I would...
Are you still on prednisone and tapering ... down or have you been able to taper ... off and keep your PMR under control
@irishdancer, I think you ask a very good question that each of us has struggled with...
each of us has struggled with when tapering ... off of prednisone. ... off the first time but if I remember ... and forth between 1/2 mg and 1 mg prednisone ... off with tolerable pain/discomfort.
Hello @rkprice, Sorry to hear you have been struggling with your PMR and tapering off of...
been struggling with your PMR and tapering ... off of prednisone. ... Prednisone was the only drug I used ... off and you are doing it the best way ... and took 3-1/2 years to taper off the
Hello Jeff @legendts, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for sharing your story with PMR....
right away and started my on 20 mg prednisone ... within 4 or 5 hours of my first dose of prednisone ... It did take me 3-1/2 years to taper ... off of prednisone though.
Wow you’ve been through a lot as well similar to myself , pain in the lung...
they put me on more antibiotics and predisone ... few weeks later more antibiotics and predisone ... I said to my husband off to the city ... that’s when he looked over all my paper
Hi Donna @pmrpainat60, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I don't have diplopia but I do have...
I'm not sure what dosage of prednisone ... started on 20 mgs and was able to taper ... off in 3-1/2 years the first occurrence ... The worst side effect of prednisone ... Hopefully you won't be on prednisone
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Posted: Dec 13, 2020
Hi, @jullieh. I am extending a virtual handshake to welcome you to Mayo Connect. I am...
Like you, I was tapered off the high ... post surgery dose of prednisone in ... I continued to take a daily 10 mg prednisone ... doctor who is nearby helped me with my taper ... I have been off prednisone for probably
Hi @golfmom, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @amandajro and other...
understanding-temporal-artery-biopsy Normally the goal is to taper ... off of prednisone as your pain gets ... Have you discussed tapering off with
I’ve been on Prednisone since my transplant. I started at a higher dose and gradually tapered...
I’ve been on Prednisone since my transplant ... started at a higher dose and gradually tapered ... off to 5mg. once a day.
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Posted: Sep 27, 2020
@sharenb, That is a great question about giant cell arteritus (GCA). In my followup exams with...
was how long do I have to take the prednisone ... and how soon can I start to taper off ... The goal for the prednisone is to get ... control and then you can start to taper ... off the medication?
No, I haven't done anything differently. I just hoped it wouldn't come back. I eat pretty...
The first time I had PMR I think I tapered ... off of it in about 14 months. ... No bad side effects from the prednisone
What biologic was tried?? The only biologic that I'm aware of and the only one that...
My memory of my prednisone dose was ... I tapered quickly to 3 mg and was told ... I eventually tapered down to 0mg for ... tocilizumab) was restarted and I have been off ... prednisone for the past 3 months.
Discussion: PMR coming back?
Posted: Aug 13, 2020
I first started Actemra (tocilizumab) on January 1st, 2019. I liked the symbolism of starting a...
years I had given up on ever being off ... prednisone and I was basically stuck ... prednisone by 1 mg per month. ... I was off prednisone for 5 weeks. ... I have now been completely off prednisone