Hopeful but still keeping fingers crossed!

[DevonMichael]

I am today posting, to give hope to others on tapering plans!

After 4 years of first GCA followed by two bouts of PMR, my third attempt of tapering , continues to be promising. I chalk off a new week every Wednesday on my calendar and I have reached the ten week mark.

That is ten weeks of no prednisolone, calceos tablets and alendronic acid with no ill effects. True I have lost energy but also lost the feeling hungry mood and my blood sugar levels are now the lowest in four years and in the normal range.

I hope to post at some time in the future, that this time it is the real deal!

[Spanky2019]

Thank you so much for encouraging report. There can be light at the end of the very long tunnel. Have a great day!

[SnazzyD]

🤞🌱

[SheffieldJane]

That certainly does give hope DevonMichael. I know you’ve been close before but this sounds like the real deal.

[Meggsy]

Thank you DevonMichael, success stories are always appreciated and encouraging. 👏👏🌻

[powerwalk]

Best of luck!!!x

[Kaaswinkel]

Wonderful news! I am sure you are so aware of finally being well again!

[Kendrew]

Fantastic news and just what I needed to hear.. Well done. 🥳🥳🥳

[membership]

I'm nearly three years in to this journey with GCA.... your story gives me hope ! My pred. taper has been interrupted by three flares, but I carry on. My Rheumy started me on 20mg leflunomide a month ago and it seems OK. I hope you can keep marking your calendar on Wednesdays and would love to be able to do the same ! Best wishes, stay safe, Carole

[Bachblues]

Hooray for you! Marvellous news and hope for us all!!!!

[Flosy]

That's good news,well done.very encouraging new for others on here.take care.

[Frewen1]

Golly, I have three and a half years to go to catch up with you... but if that's show long it takes...very best luck that you sustain this. Karen

[Bignorhill]

Congratulations, good to be off the Pred. Lets hope there is no relapse.