HiI posted recently that I have suspected GCA. My biopsy (NHS) appointment is not until thursday 22nd feb..... earliest available appt, so I have to wait another week. I will have been on pred for 2 weeks by then. First week at 60mg (GP prescribed), second week at 40mg. rheumatologist reduced dose yesterday ). Obviously then I will have to wait for the result to come through. My question is, if the result is negative and they do not suspect GCA, will I have been on a high dose of pred for too long to allow a quick reduction, or will I have to endure a slow reduction over many months in any case?
Thank you.