Flare after zero pred for six months? - Update

[PJPS]

Saw my usual GP today who advise me to start a low dose of Pred 4mg & slowly reduce over the next few weeks/ months. After reading reply’s to this, I’m quite happy to go back on Pred as I look forward to reducing the pain again. I would be lost without this wonderful forum, thank you everyone.

[SheffieldJane]

Hi PJPS, I hope that you are feeling much better. I am sure it will pay off in the long run. You’ve been through a lot in recent years. Take your time.

[PJPS in reply to SheffieldJane]

Hi SheffieldJane, it certainly is a long journey that requires patience, thank you for your reply.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Hope it all goes well for you 🌹

[PJPS in reply to DorsetLady]

Thanks DorsetLady

[JulieR2]

So sorry that you have had a flare. Your post is a real reminder that the answer is to be as well as we can be, not focus on prednisolone! I once thought the the aim with PMR was to be off prednisolone but changing that mindset has really helped me. I hope you soon have things under control and are able to manage the pain

[PJPS in reply to JulieR2]

Thanks for your reply, PMR is a long journey that does require us to be patient for sure. My GP said to me not to rush it and take things slowly. Thank you for your good wishes.

[Jackoh]

All the best 😀