Update to "Back at 10mg what to do now?"

[Mazxstitch]

What I have done is followed Dorset Lady's advice as follows:10mg for 10 days. 8mg for 5 days.

5mg for 5 days . 3mg for 5 days.

Today is actually my third day on 3mg, but thought it was time to report in.

10mg was totally pain free, but hungry!!

8mg was absolutely fine.

5mg was OK, but took 2 Paracetamol on the third and fourth days for stiffness which cleared the discomfort.

So this is the third day on 3mg. I took 2 Paracetamol this morning as my lower back was stiff. All OK now.

It is my intention to stay on 3mg for at least a few weeks.

Thank you so much, Dorset Lady and this forum for excellent support ❤️

[piglette]

It is important to have a balanced diet

Have a good diet!

[tempusfugi in reply to piglette]

Where did you get that picture of me from, piglette??😄😄

[piglette in reply to tempusfugi]

I took it when you weren’t looking!

[Whippetygirl in reply to piglette]

Brilliant, love it.

[Jayveedee]

I might be wrong but I’m sure Dorset Lady hasn’t advised tapering that quickly.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Jayveedee]

She probably did if it was an increase to control a flare. 10mg back to 3mg is a lot to drop in a single step which you would do after an increase of 5mg to clear out a flare after overshooting the dose you need and she often suggests a slower drop over a bit longer but you don't need to do a slow taper,

[Mazxstitch in reply to Jayveedee]

What I wrote in my post is exactly what Dorset Lady advised. I was surprised, but was confident that it was good advice.

[Jayveedee in reply to Mazxstitch]

My mistake, sorry.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Mazxstitch]

as stated it was advice following a flare which is different from the normal taper….

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Jayveedee]

It was following a flare -not a normal taper….