UNDERSTANDING GP

[sampete]

I love my GP he rang me yesterday for my usual monthly call, I told him I was having trouble reducing below 121/2mg. He's ordered some bloods and told me to do what I think best as to taking the pred dosage as I know what's best for me. Will ring me again after he has blood results.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Did you get your 1mg tablets for reducing? How are you going about reducing since the flare?

[sampete in reply to PMRpro]

I have 5mg 21/2mg and 1mg trying to reduce by 0.05mg now

[SheffieldJane]

We will add him to the “How it’s Done Roll of Honour”.

If in doubt, do nothing for a little while.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to SheffieldJane]

It's called "masterly inactivity"!!!!

[SheffieldJane in reply to PMRpro]

Or mindful sloth.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Sensible GP!

[Marijo1951]

I love doctors who treat their patients with respect and know that we're the best judges of what our bodies need.

[borednow]

You're very lucky to have a GP who rings you. I think mine's done a runner .........

[Stifffingers]

Wow ! A Doc who phoned you Monthly. Can’t even get an Appt for mine.( unless I say it’s an emergency)!

[Italy2]

Omg where do you live, I want to move!