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Modified DSNS

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rocketman42
rocketman42

As most of us do, I would like to start trying to taper my prednisone dosage. I understand and appreciate the value of the DSNS regimen but am looking to try to shorten the process somewhat.

I am thinking of starting at 1 day new and 4 days old and then stopping at

1 day old and 4 days new. 

I am aware that everyone is different but was wondering if anyone has had success with this scheme or something similar to this.

Thanks

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  • lodgerUK_NE
    lodgerUK_NE rocketman42

    Posted

    Coming late,  there is another one also called

    Tortoise and Hare.

    Both DSNS and TAH have been distributed free of charge to over 500 people, to date we have been told by many that one or other have worked.

    When sent on request, we always say.........discuss these plans with your medical people.

    Many people have tweaked them as we are all different, different backgrounds, age, past and present health problems.

    They were devised from Ragnar's initial plan and please remember, what works for one does not work for everybody.

    This statement can be verified by going to the PMR GCAuk North East website and reading the latest information on plans by a leading Researcher specifically for PMR & GCA.

    Hope this helps....................

  • rocketman42
    rocketman42

    Posted

    Curious if anyone has tried reducing their dose by .5mg or 1mg on an every other day basis for a week or two. Then, if feeling OK, sticking with the new lower dose on an every day basis for a week or two and then starting over with every other day with a new lower dose etc.
    • EileenH
      EileenH rocketman42

      Posted

      A lot of people have in the past but I doubt they are about on the forum now. It is a good idea to stick at the new dose for at least 2 or 3 weeks to be sure it is still enough to manage the inflammation. 

      But it comes down to the same thing - the DSNS isn't written in stone, you have to try and find what works for you. There are people who tried alternating the old/new dose immediately but it was too much of a step.

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn EileenH

      Posted

      Question EileenH, when reducing using DSNS, should you stay on new dose for 2 weeks or can you start the new cycle?
    • EileenH
      EileenH Michdonn

      Posted

      I say in the blurb with it that while a rest to be sure you are still OK is perhps better there is no reason not to continue with the next step, certainly at the higher doses. You are going so slowly you should notice immediately if it isn't enough - and the slowness seems to be the secret of NOT having problems.

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn EileenH

      Posted

      I am going to try DSNS 3-1 from 20 to 18 currently 15 am 5 at bed time, reducing 1 mg am & 1 PM and see how I feel. Proceed from from there listening to my body.

  • sue-dorset
    sue-dorset rocketman42

    Posted

    Hi,  Try attached, served me well, 

    1st week - Sun & Thurs new dose

    2nd week - Sun, Tues & Thurs new dose

    3rd week - Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs new dose 

    4th week - Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat new dose

    5th week - all week new dose

     

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn sue-dorset

      Posted

      Hi sue-dorset, very interesting regiment, good for you if it works. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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