Hi all I have been on steroids for month now for PMG Doctor said to start taper I am on 15mg Doctor said go down to 12.5mg it was short Conversation on phone he didn’t say how long to be 12.5mg I appreciate any advice
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We usually recommend on here to stay at each dose for about a month…..Just be aware that although 15-12.5mg is a “recognised taper”, it is not achievable for everyone….so it might be wise to cut your 2.5mg tablet (provided is plain white one) into half and try that.
It is also suggested that reductions should not be more than 10% of current dose - so at 15mg that would be 1.5mg not 2.5mg
Not sure whether you can obtain 1mg tablets where you live, but ask…you will need them as you get lower.
Not sure if you’ve seen this. (Apologies if forwarded before) , but might help -
Weak and pain when opening lids on jars I don’t seem to have strength in arms like I did before all started in March I have my first appointment next week with rheumatologist
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At least a month. And most of us probably struggle with opening jars and bottle tops!
I had 15mg for 3 weeks 12 5 for 3 weeks. Then I went to 10mg and reduced 1mg every 4 weeks. I am currently on 5mg. No problem so far.