Is Flare protocol generally successful ?

[Lasagne777]

After increasing my dose by 2mg advised by the doctor the aches have not improved . Should I try the flare protocol after 3 weeks on 10mg and still aching .

Just to confirm I add 4mg methylprednisolone for one week then back to my current 10mg . Hopefully that will work.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

For most people it works… you can only try and see.

As we always advise adding 5mg, I’m guessing the increase of 2mg suggested by GP wasn’t enough.

[Lasagne777 in reply to DorsetLady]

Yes it obviously hasn't been enough increase. A split dose seems to work better for my body so would I be better to take 8mg morning and 6mg evening . Any advice appreciated.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Lasagne777]

I think for a flare I’d take as one increased dose, but if splitting works for you then try it. Usual advice for splitting dose is 2/3rd am, 1/3rd pm… so maybe - 9mg am, 5mg evening.

[Lasagne777]

Ok will try as one dose first and see if I'm ok with that. Thankyou

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Just 2mg wasn't likely to clear out accumulated inflammation AND deal with the daily batch as well.

[Lasagne777]

Thankyou all for your replies. Im going to try the Flare protocol.