Jan

[Hunter134]

I started at 15 mg. Its a relapse aft 9 years started 3 months ago.Tried to go from 10 to 9 but aft four days my legs are burning and sore.Do i go back to 10?

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Yes! I hope that will be enough as it is quite soon. However, if it isn't, you could try taking 15mg for 2 or 3 days (or up to a week is OK) and then drop straight back to 10mg. That is what many top rheumies advise.

It doesn't mean you won't get lower, just not yet.

[Hunter134 in reply to PMRpro]

Thank you.We all know how our Drs want us to come down.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Hunter134]

Yes, but we know better! A quick drop for a flare as described by PMRpro is fine, but for a normal taper - not.

[Meggsy]

Hi Hunter134.

It took me three attempts to taper from 10mg. Now going down by .5mg each 4 weeks with no problems so far. It seems quite a few people find 10mg a bit tricky to get past. Presently on 7.5mg. 🌻