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Steroid supply drying up

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Whisper2003
Whisper2003

I saw my Rheumy before Christmas and he said as I've reduced to 4 mg/3.5 I should continue to reduce .5 mg per month and come off them by the end of winter. He also dismissed (sorry discharged) me saying if any pains appear to ignore them as just caused by ageing and not PMR. My CRP was at 6 which he said was slightly raised but not to bother with any more blood tests. He also pointed out low salt and blood pressure but said nothing to worry about. Oh and weight loss. 

I had a very busy and stressful Christmas and still suffering after effects. I have continued to reduce using dsns to 3 mg but my repeat prescription no longer exists and am struggling to get a refill from GP. Also, no appointments available for 4 weeks. Too much pain to reduce again yet so a bit confused as what to do next!

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    Emis_Moderator Whisper2003

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    Hi all,

    I have deleted the off topic discussions about statins. If you want to discuss this please start a new discussion. Also please do not restart the conversation here.

    Regards,

    Alan

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