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Taper

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MR._BELLA
MR._BELLA

I tapered from 15mg to 13mg and have been at 13 for 18 days. 5 days ago I started getting pain again in my shoulders. It hasn't gotten any worse but yesterday I got some pain in my left hip.

I am not sure what I should do at this point. Anyone have any answers, please?

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  • Michdonn
    Michdonn MR._BELLA

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    Mr Bella, I have tapered from 30 mg to 5 mg couple minor flare, but basically PMR pain free. I never reduce by more than 10% and follow the DSNS protocol or modified version. I think you should relax increase your dosage till reaching PMR pain free. Then reduce quickly to your controlled pain level. Then taper slowly when PMR stabilized taking nice and easy, rush you will take more Prednisone in the long run and suffer more pain. good luck and stay positive. 🙂

    • MR._BELLA
      MR._BELLA Michdonn

      Posted

      Thank you, I will do it. It's a battle but I am determined to win.

    • celia14153
      celia14153 MR._BELLA

      Posted

      We're all in the same boat and are with you on this roller coaster. Up the dosage as Eileen says and take your time when you're ready to taper again. It's worth it in the long run! Tell us how you get on.

    • MR._BELLA
      MR._BELLA celia14153

      Posted

      Thank you and I hope we all get through this sooner than later. It is really a tough fight.

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn MR._BELLA

      Posted

      Mr Bella, stay positive, it is not a cake walk, but you can do it!🙂

  • Bethune
    Bethune MR._BELLA

    Posted

    Mr. Bella,

    Im sorry for your experience, and renewed pain.. UGH!! I am similiarly discouraged. It took me 18 months to get from 30 to 11 1/2mgs.I felt so successful! Out of nowhere ... pain. had to g o all the way back to 30. still not pain free but much, much better . Back down to 22 by 10%s.... very slow decreases from here forward.

    • MR._BELLA
      MR._BELLA Bethune

      Posted

      Thank you and we just have to keep up the good fight and not get in a hurry. I thank all of you for your advice and encouragement.

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