Tapering Off
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I was reading a discussion from a couple of years ago re tapering down.and one that I probable should have applied to myself. My inflammation, which is measured by: Erythrocyte Sediment Rate was in February 24mm when on 3mg of Prednislone. I had no feelings of pain or stiffness, this only occurred on reducing to 1mg. Since finishing it I had a blood test on the 5th of June and the level has increased to 27mm. So in theory I should re introduce the Pred to 3mg and then apply a much slow taper
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EileenH david64576
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EileenH david64576
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Then I would definitely consider re-starting pred before it gets worse. BUT it is possible it isn't PMR directly but myofascial pain syndrome which affects your right side more than your left. However - the myofascial pain syndrome starting up is a sure sign of a flare for me. Usually if I sort the MPS, I don't need to raise the oral pred as much. I use massage/manual mobilisation of the trigger spots and Bowen therapy also helped me a lot.
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