How long to stay on lower dose when tapering

[arvine]

Been on pred for over 7 yrs, got down to 4 mgs Dec 2022, then haf gca symtons rheumy increase to 49 again, had several issues in 2023, back, gluteal tears, lost my son in july 2023 , tapering again , now down to 4 mgs for over 2 weeks, still going yhrough some emotional and physical pain, but rheumy and I agree after so long want to get off pred, how long does anyone suggest I stay at 4 mgs before tapering to3 mgs

[piglette]

You have had a rotten time, I am so sorry. How are you feeling? Have you any PMR type symptoms? If you feel OK why not try dropping just dropping 0.5mg and see how it goes?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to piglette]

Duplicate post - that was our advice as well -

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

[piglette in reply to DorsetLady]

Great minds think alike!!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to piglette]

of course..😊

[arvine in reply to piglette]

Thank you, dont think pmr, both me and rheumy, osteo, buldging disv, nerve impingement , spinal stenosis and on , denerative disc, but no symptons like original in 2016, so feeling down many days, physically andemotionally and mentally, seems old age setting in im 76 now