How soon to resume taper after cardiac ablation?

[Karenjaninaz]

I was on 7mg prednisone, easing into 6.75, when I had my cardiac ablation on April 15. Went back to 7 mg however, upped it with cardiac inflammation, 5 mgs for 5 days and resumed 7. Then I developed a chest cold with fever and put on abx. Used sick day rules and now back to 7. It takes 3 months for the heart to heal after the ablation which would mean July 15 end of healing period.

Any ideas?

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Don't think I'd be in any hurry - wasn't really actively tapering but I had been trying 6mg at intervals and every time after about 2 or3 weeks the bicep tendinitis resurfaced. Nothing new in that context but I've given up - with rheumy's blessing. All he wants is stability.