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struggle to get from 8.5 to 8mg.

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Just want to say a big thank you when i asked for advice as i was struggling to go from 8.5 to 8mg.Ive finally managed it after 12 weeks.now on week 2 of Dorset lady7 week taper.

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SheffieldJane

Good for you!

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vangelis8 in reply toSheffieldJane

Thank you Sheffield jane.

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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer

Good…

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vangelis8 in reply toDorsetLady

Thank you Dorset lady.

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Pr0jection in reply toDorsetLady

Hi Dorset Lady, could you given me the link to your slow taper. Many thanks

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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer in reply toPr0jection

With pleasure-

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Pr0jection in reply toDorsetLady

Thanks!

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Kendrew

Well done. Being patient and taking things slowly definitely pays off. Really pleased you've finally had success.

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vangelis8 in reply toKendrew

Thank you Kendrew,thanks to all you more experienced people on this site , I really don't know what I would do without you all.Im so glad I found you .

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Kiwisufferer2019 in reply tovangelis8

Here here to that, I was totally ignorant of all things PMR related and these experienced ladies are amazing. Thank you all.

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Pr0jection

Great, well done!

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vangelis8 in reply toPr0jection

Thanks projection

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Telian

Triumph! Well done. 🌺

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vangelis8 in reply toTelian

Thanks reliant.

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vangelis8 in reply toTelian

Thanks telian sorry about spelling

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Telian in reply tovangelis8

Made me smile - as it happens I am! Predictive text eh…

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vangelis8 in reply toTelian

You made me smile too.😅

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Tiggy70

That’s good news. 8.5 to 8 mg seems to be my nemesis. I’ve had 4 failed attempts so far.

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vangelis8 in reply toTiggy70

Thanks tiggy70,sorry to hear you are struggling to get to 8mg,I'm sure you will do it,I have had to learn to be patient with this pmr,it's in charge not us or doctors.all the best to you.

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Tiggy70 in reply tovangelis8

Thanks 🌺

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MrsNails

Great 👏🏼 I’m just starting 12.5mg -> 12mg again 🤦🏻 Wish Me Luck 🍀

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vangelis8

Good luck Mrs nails,fingers crossed🤞all the best to you.🙂

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Smithie49

Good luck with the reduction. I've got down to 6mg but have been getting stiff neck and hips again. I've been pushing myself somewhat as I'm fed up with thinking I'm being a wimp but maybe I need to ease up. I couldn't sit cross legged in the Yoga class this morning but felt easier afterwards. I might try returning to 7mg for a few days and see what happens 🤔

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vangelis8 in reply toSmithie49

Thanks smithie49,I'm sure someone else with more experience will advice you soon, take care.

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Hildalew

Well done. It's so difficult being patient, isn't it!

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vangelis8 in reply toHildalew

Thanks hildalew, yes it is hard, I will have to be patient a lot longer.

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