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I'm dazzled how so many of you change your doses. Since Ive been 1 month on 40 and today started 30,

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Elijo
Elijo

I see my MD on 12/9, had my lab work this AM.  I started on 40 one months ago, reduced to 30 starting today as per his instructions.  I feel good, and from what many of you say, I'm going to have more "'rough" times as this progresses, which I dread.  I did take your advice and not "pushing" myself as much because I feel so good (in such huge contrast to how I felt before).  I guess I'm a newbie learning from all of you experienced folks.   By the way, one comment by John was he felt faint when getting up fast...  don't forget when you do get up fast the blood goes south and you will feel faint.   Elinor

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  • Ardern
    Ardern Elijo

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    Hi

    I am a similar reduction scheme as you are I dropped to 30 on Monday hand cramps seemed worst yesterday. I am not sure if this is related to droping down to 30. My right knee is sore today but that is problably from running to far yesterday I will have to take it easy for the next few days for it to heal. it hard to far a compramize of being active and managing the preds. Good luck

    • Elijo
      Elijo Ardern

      Posted

      Hi, Hang in theire.  If it's too much of a drop, see if you can raise it some.  No use suffering if you don't have to.  Good luck.  Elinor
  • Elijo
    Elijo

    Posted

    My fourth day at 30 mg. (reduced on the 1st from 40).  I still feel great, no new symptoms. We'll see what the MD says next week, but if he goes too fast, I'm going to warn him to go easy.  Thanx to all all of your advice!
    • Oregonjohn-UK
      Oregonjohn-UK Elijo

      Posted

      I would not drop another 10 but 5 down to 25 mg  Stick to the 10% rule to be safe and take it easy.
    • Elijo
      Elijo Oregonjohn-UK

      Posted

      I hold heartedly agree with you.  I'm enjoying life s much, and want to continue, so hoping to take it slow, and 10% sounds so reasonable.  Thanks!   El
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