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i was on 60 mg of predisone for 7 months and tapered off by April. I still have muscle and joint pain in my hips and thighs which I never had before prednisone. I continue to be active but I am often in agony despite chiropractic treatment for tendinosis.
is this normal? Does anyone else have this issue?
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peggy_56092 ella01019
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WEre you diagnosed with GCA and/or PMR? The dosage sounds like GCA and you should still be on prednisone. PMR has the symptoms you describe and usually accompanies GCA. You should ask your questions on Healthunlocked as this site has lost most responders to answer your questions. Once on long term prednisone, your adrenal glands cease functioning and you must gradually taper off but not after seven months. Few PMR patients can stop pred after two years and most remain for six years or longer. If you have PMR, starting dosage ranges from 15 to 25 mgs. More information is needed.
EileenH ella01019
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Why were you put on to prednisone in the first place? Was it for PMR or GCA?
If it was PMR - it is almost never done and dusted in 7 months. One in five patients is able to stop pred inside a year, one in three inside 2 years. About half need pred for about 6 years or more.