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I've had 2 occurrences of PMR. The first time it took me 3 and half years...
time it took me 3 and half years to taper ... off of prednisone and the PMR went ... PMR, it took me 1 and half years to taper ... off of prednisone and the PMR went
Posted: May 16, 2023
I was also on 60 mg/day of Prednisone and am tapering down using weekly injections of...
I was also on 60 mg/day of Prednisone ... and am tapering down using weekly injections ... I am now at 20 mg/day of Prednisone. ... due to high blood sugar induced by Prednisone
This is a long story. My PCP diagnosed me with Templer Arteritus and prescribed 60 Mg...
Templer Arteritus and prescribed 60 Mg Prednisone ... My Templer was treated with Prednisone ... tapering the Prednisone down to 2mg ... 6months and I took control of the tapering ... She placed me back on Prednisone for
Posted: May 10, 2023
I'm not on Kevzara but I do take Actemra (tocilizumab) for PMR along with some other...
I took prednisone more than 12 years ... Being on 10 mg of prednisone after a ... year and a half is a lot of prednisone ... I was still on 10 mg of prednisone after ... Initially, I was able to taper off prednisone
Posted: May 6, 2023
These are my thoughts based listening to doctors who have treated PMR. Markers are not always...
present, PMR is always treated with prednisone ... have PMR which is being treated with prednisone ... away almost within days of being on prednisone ... Plus when they taper you off the prednisone
Posted: May 4, 2023
These are my thoughts based listening to doctors who have treated PMR. Markers are not always...
present, PMR is always treated with prednisone ... have PMR which is being treated with prednisone ... away almost within days of being on prednisone ... Plus when they taper you off the prednisone
Posted: May 4, 2023
I was on prednisone for just about a year. I started on 20 mg, tapered weekly...
I was on prednisone for just about a ... I started on 20 mg, tapered weekly to ... 10 mg and then tapering 1 mg every ... Do people go back on prednisone when
I am really struggling with tapering and hoping someone can shed some light on my situation....
I am really struggling with tapering ... I was put on 20 mg a day of Prednisone ... But I cannot taper. 18 months later ... treatment for people who can't taper
Posted: Apr 27, 2023
I think my PMR started with a hamstring tear in Dec. What? I have long hamstrings...
On prednisone, 20, my shoulder is perfectly ... since Mar 15, and PCP wants me to taper ... We are on our own with tapering.
Posted: Apr 24, 2023
At this point, I can see why you don’t stop the Actemra. I have gone back-and-forth...
I have gone back-and-forth with prednisone ... Actemra , but never completely left prednisone ... them out and use this medicine and taper
Posted: Apr 16, 2023
Today is the 5th anniversary of my PMR journey. I recall there was an ice storm...
was diagnosed with PMR and started prednisone ... I have tried to taper down on prednisone ... and have never gotten below 2.5 mg prednisone ... tried Plaquenil in addition to the prednisone ... I struggle with Prednisone side effects
Posted: Apr 15, 2023
Methotrexate (MTX) takes 3 to 6 months to become effective. I for one chose immediate pain...
chose immediate pain relief with the prednisone ... As I taper off the prednisone I am introducing ... No tapering off needed. ... No tapering. ... damaged organ caused by a drug I have to taper
What ever MSM is I had a similar experience yesterday while on my 2nd wk of...
experience yesterday while on my 2nd wk of tapering ... from 20-17.5 the first wk .This wk tapering ... down from 17.5-15 ml prednisone but ... take the LDN of 4.5at 9:00am with the prednisone
Sadly I think you may have answered part of your own question - everyone is different....
#39;t chalk it up to withdrawal from prednisone ... following article helpful — How to Reduce Prednisone ... Symptoms – Determining the Appropriate Tapering ... https://www.verywellhealth.com/does-prednisone-tapering-minimize-withdrawal
Posted: Apr 12, 2023
From 25mg down to 10mg in two weeks is a very fast taper. Prednisone tapers must...
to 10mg in two weeks is a very fast taper ... Prednisone tapers must be slow to avoid ... rheumatologist for guidance in handling PMR and prednisone
I be inclined to think it's a side effect of the prednisone, one that isn't mentioned...
think it's a side effect of the prednisone ... read a very "deep" medical paper ... that mentioned that some long term prednisone ... keep in shape so I tend to blame the prednisone ... Prednisone is the only thing that gives
Posted: Apr 12, 2023