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PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) is a muscle disorder that is different for different people. Mostly, for me...
For this diagnosis it's prednisone ... for a while I was on high doses of prednisone ... . then learning how to taper off of ... the prednisone. ... The goal is to get off of the prednisone
Support Group: Caregivers
Posted: Jul 20, 2021
I'm sorry you have PMR at such a young age. I have just recovered from my...
days and I am now in the process of tapering ... off of prednisone, which is, in my ... better, even though I am decreasing the prednisone
Hello, I am 30 years old and was diagnosed with anti-synthetase syndrome when I was 25...
involvement have improved since I started prednisone ... was first taking azathioprine and prednisone ... year ago, and I was slowly able to taper ... down to just 3mg of prednisone and
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jul 17, 2021
I was on Prednisone for a good portion of my life for Crohns Disease. I then...
I was on Prednisone for a good portion ... They ever so slowly tapered me off Prednisone ... I was so thrilled to get off Prednisone
@loribmt and all Hello, Lori. I've wanted to chat since I read your precious note. It...
My PDP put ne on 30mg prednisone a couple ... tell you, I'm back in love with prednisone ... I'll begin tapering tomorrow.
Support Group: Just Want to Talk
Posted: Jul 12, 2021
Hello @tarmansbks and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I believe you were asking if your body...
produce cortisol on its own after tapering ... does state the importance of a slow taper ... . "A gradual reduction in prednisone ... resume their normal function." - Prednisone ... Why are you interested in tapering?
Hi, This is my first comment in a MAYO connect group. I hope it's well enough...
effects from long term (3 decades) prednisone ... this community who has successfully tapered ... off prednisone after having been on ... team is working with me to gradually taper ... off prednisone completely.
Support Group: Transplants
Posted: Jul 9, 2021
unfortunately in the age group susceptible to PMR there is overlap with other ailments such as...
it is therefore at times during the tapering ... of prednisone that one is not sure ... to do these tests before altering prednisone
Hello, I also have a rare disorder - Pachymeningitis, which is basically inflammation comprised of Over...
Treated with prednisone for 2 months ... then came right back after I stopped prednisone ... taper down.
Support Group: Lung Health
Posted: Jul 3, 2021
I don't use any OTC meds. I do believe that I read someplace not to use...
read someplace not to use them with prednisone ... but if you are confused about how to taper ... consultation with your doc rather than tapering ... I just don't see prednisone as a ... yourself med unless you are way down and tapering
Yes, being on prednisone and trying to taper off can be pretty awful. You just have...
Yes, being on prednisone and trying ... to taper off can be pretty awful. ... easy and listen to your body while tapering ... 2 level for me) then I didn't taper
Posted: May 25, 2021
@jakedduck1, My apologies to all! It looks like the discussion about B12 shifted to conversation about...
B12 shifted to conversation about prednisone ... Jake my tapering refers to my prednisone ... taper, not B12. ... to get me to zero prednisone. ... If you want to taper prednisone, let
Discussion: Vitamin B12 Shots
Support Group: Transplants
Posted: May 24, 2021
I have had PMR for more than a year and a half. It took ~ 6...
helped and I've been trying to taper ... effect so I'm just very gradually tapering ... They want to spare the prednisone, esp
Posted: May 23, 2021
Hello @marilyncarkner, It's good to be down to 8 mg on tapering off of prednisone. Have...
It's good to be down to 8 mg on tapering ... off of prednisone. ... unusual tiredness or weakness." Prednisone ... www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/prednisone-oral-route
My problem with PMR when it was active is that without prednisone there was no relief....
when it was active is that without prednisone ... So prednisone was my miracle relief ... So when I was able to start tapering
Posted: May 12, 2021
Hi @canpr, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can't imagine dealing with PMR with no support....
We picked up the prednisone after the ... articles/321683 You are doing great tapering ... off of prednisone. ... One of the things that helped me taper ... doctor give you any suggestions for a tapering
Hello @klsnyc, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I was 64 when my first occurrence of PMR...
started both occurrences at 20 mg of prednisone ... The first time I took 3-1/2 years tapering ... keep track of how you feel at each taper ... and in between tapers. ... rheumatologist to prescribe 2.5 mg and 1 mg prednisone
Discussion: PMR at 48 yrs old
Posted: Apr 2, 2021