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Should I increase my pred again and by how much ?

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jan21306
jan21306

i was diagnosed with PMR in Sept 2014.  Was down to  71/2 mg in April and had to go up to 91/2 mg.  (i had a four hour drive there and back over three days, it was too much). I was back down to 8 and am going through stressful time and having a lot of stiffness in legs and am very fatigued.   (Have been fatigued all through really).  Should I go back up again and by how much?  I am supposed to be going away for the weekend on Friday, and also in two weeks time for a week.  The stressful time is ongoing as well.  I am reluctant to up my dose as I have so many side effects, but I dont think I  can cope like this.  I need some advice from you wonderful experienced fellow sufferers please.  

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    pat38625 jan21306

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    Hi Jan, I never reduce when I know that something is coming up i.e., events that will use a good lot of my energy.  It may even be listening and conversing with friends.  I make sure I clear the boards before I reduce.  Good luck on your PMR journey.
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