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I'm in awe with biologics in general. I remember being on a forum for people with...
I was being told that prednisone was ... The problem with prednisone --- the ... longer prednisone is used, the more ... difficult it becomes to taper off. ... As long as prednisone is considered
"I began to experience almost constant aches and pains in my legs, not debilitating but definitely...
notably it is persisting throughout Prednisone ... dose as high as 30 mg until now ( tapered ... the gluteus medius. 20 mg of Prednisone ... months>>> this regime of prednisone ... slowly*. -- Have you decreased your Prednisone
The problem with testing for adrenal insufficiency is because cortisol levels can't be tested reliably until...
until a person is on a low dose of prednisone ... Many people on long term prednisone ... lost all hope that I would be able to taper ... I wondered why I couldn't taper ... off prednisone quickly after PMR was
Posted: Apr 11 4:58pm
I was diagnosed with GCA in January 2020 - my sed rate was 117 - and...
immediately started taking 40 mg. of Prednisone ... also prescribed Actemra to aid in tapering ... the dosage of Prednisone. ... On 3/12 my Prednisone dosage was lowered ... continuing to lower, my dosage of Prednisone
Posted: Mar 30, 2020
I'm relatively new here. PMR symptoms came on like a tsunami in mid-November. After dozens of...
suspected PMR and started me on 20mg of Prednisone ... diagnosed PMR and said I was likely prednisone ... Increased Medrol to 48mg for 2 days, tapering ... for about a month and then started tapering
I am 60 and was diagnosed in August with pre. I started on 20 mg and...
I started on 20 mg and have tapered ... I need to get off of prednisone as soon ... month but may have to consider 1/2 mg taper
Posted: Apr 3 11:15am
Tapering slowly is generally better but the determining factor is more about how long a person...
Tapering slowly is generally better ... very long time may need a much slower taper ... https://www.verywellhealth.com/does-prednisone-tapering-minimize-withdrawal ... If you taper too slowly ... that isn ... and tapering off prednisone are the
Posted: Apr 4 9:56am
@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 ... and it only took 1 and half years to taper ... I believe I was able to taper off quicker
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
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 ... before recommending a slow, steady taper ... I personally hate being on prednisone ... I asked if the prednisone or PMR could
Your post has been reassuring to me. I had VATS in May for left lower lobectomy...
my Rheumatologist prescribed 20mg prednisone ... on 20 mg and then 15 as I started tapering ... But when I tapered to 10 the benefit ... But I can’t live on Prednisone. ... Did your rib pain persist after the prednisone
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Posted: Dec 19, 2023
@pb50, @dadcue, and all...I also have a trigger finger issue. My right ring finger had a...
I've been taking prednisone since ... I've taken Prednisone beginning ... Then, a low dose of Prednisone for the ... I'm now on 5mg prednisone, 2 tablets ... daily then taper down.
Posted: Dec 20, 2023
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
That sounds like a productive relationship with the Rheumy. So you started on 15mg and tapered...
So you started on 15mg and tapered down ... I’m in love with prednisone. ... inflammation between the eyes and get off the Prednisone
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Posted: Dec 21, 2023
Hey mikeshell, After dealing with a great deal of discomfort in my upper legs and upper...
immediate relief from a 20mg dose of prednisone ... and started a 10-month taper. ... only minimal side effects from the prednisone ... Near the end of my taper, some of the ... taper and also began receiving monthly
I too am experiencing some memory and attention problems that I would like to blame on...
problems that I would like to blame on prednisone ... I am hoping that as I continue to taper ... off prednisone that these symptoms
Posted: Dec 24, 2023