I would really appreciate some help. Due to uptick in my pain while tapering down to 4 mgs. From 4.5 mgs I listened to your prior help and

[rescuedogs]

Went up to 9 for 7 days with some relief and then up to 9.5 for the last 3 days. finally no pain. Do I drop down or stay for a few days. What do I drop to. Trying to avoid getting back up to that high a level but hesitant to drop to 5

Looking forward to your insight

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Take the staggered approach - drop to 7.5mg for 7-10 days and then down to 5.5mg for at least a week, maybe longer if you’re still a bit wary….then restart your ‘normal’ taper.

[rescuedogs in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you

[rescuedogs in reply to DorsetLady]

Should I drop today or tomorrow? Or stay on 9.5 for a day or two longer . Thank you so much

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to rescuedogs]

Couple of days probably would be sensible.

[rescuedogs in reply to DorsetLady]

Thanks.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Ditto what DL suggests - but don't push the taper from 5mg, It is already a low dose and if you try too hard you just end up having to go back up, If you are OK at 5mg I'd stay there for a good month before trying again, get nicely settled. One very good rheumy likes to keep patients at 5mg for up to 9 months before continuing. That may be a bit OTT but there is no hurry.

[rescuedogs in reply to PMRpro]

Thank you