Hi, I am after some advice. I had been tapering down for some time, down from 20 mg to 6mg. Then I had my first flare, just over a month ago, sudden pain in both shoulder, arms and wrists. Increased to 15mg to get it under control, then after a week started to taper again. Now at 11mg, 3.5mg at midday and 7.5mg at midnight. Over the last week I am having not pain, but an ack in both shoulders that that comes and goes with no pattern. The ack is more of annoyance at present but I am worried that this start of another flare, or something else? Any advice would be welcome.
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Have you done anything that could make your shoulder muscles ache? Carrying something heavier than usual perhaps, or a different pillow?
That the thing ,I have not, if anything I have been taking it a bit easy. Up to the last week I would cycle 4 or 5 times a week up to 20 mile a time,. This week I have only been out twice. Was told to exercise at the start of PMR and told to cycle or swim. Due to first lock down started cycling , slow and short at first now enjoy long ride through country park . But the pillow comment rings true a bit as I am having trouble this week sleeping.
I should just hang in there for a few days to see if things change.
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