Well, that was refreshing. I have just had a repeat dexa scan, and the radiographer took the time to question me about PMR and PsA. When I told her I had managed to reduce to 5mgs of pred, she said' Slowly, slowly now then, at that level don't reduce by more than 1/2 mg ' I was amazed she had more understanding about slow tapering than the average GP! A very kind professional.
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Some get it!!!!
I have always found the staff at the Dexascan really friendly and knowledgable.
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