mary82976

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I started the slow reduction plan last month (reducing from 7 mg to 6.5mg) had a blood test a couple of days ago and the reading of the ESR test had gone up from 2 to 19 since the last reading.  My doctor is away at present and I am unsure as to whether I should go back to the 7 mg dose or carry on with the reduction plan. Any advice please.

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  • Posted

    if you can, call his office and see if you can talk to his nurse or any nurse for advice.
  • Posted

    Mary,

    I'm just wondering, what is it that you are reducing slowly (currently from 7mg to 6.5mg?

    • Posted

      Sorry, I am reducing the preds.  I assumed we were all on the same meds.

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