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How to reduce preds below 5mg daily

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julian99981
julian99981

Good afternoon.

I have had polymyalgia for about 4 years now and after several flare ups I'm at 7 mg which is the lowest dose I have ever been on and only have pain in my hands as it often moves around my body.

Can anyone please tell me the best method for reducing below 5mg please.

I've tried the method where as you reduce for 1 day a week over a 7 week period but this has never really worked for me but could work now unless anyone had any better method.

Many thanks

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    daniel08939 julian99981

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    When I am at the right dose of prednisone, I have no pmr pain. I play golf three days a week and go to the gym twice a week. The entire time I had and have pmr no matter what the dose I have fatique and I sleep a lot.

     

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