Reducing Slowly

[Glassmover]

I am tapering from 8 to 7mg of Pred. My method is that for the first week I reduce to 7 1/2 for one day only. The next week for two days only. Adding one day each week means that by the seventh week I will be on 7 1/2 every day.

The following 7 weeks I will reduce to just 7 mg by the same method.

I know reducing becomes more difficult on the lower numbers but does this 7 day method seem ok or is it too slow? I am in no hurry and would like to reduce flares while still encouraging my adrenals to wake up.

I absolutely feel safely held by this wonderful website with all the knowledge, compassion and intelligence you all provide. Can’t thank you enough.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

It’s exactly what my 7week taper states.. and many have used it successfully … so don’t see why not.

But if it becomes more difficult- which it may, then either extend the taper or reduce the step down to 0.25mg.. but address that issue if it arises.

Good luck.

[Glassmover in reply to DorsetLady]

Thankyou so much. That puts my mind and hopefully body into a relatively peaceful state. All going reasonably well so far.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Glassmover]

Good

[PMRpro Ambassador]

As DL says - basically the same as either her taper or my DSNS version. They have worked for lots of people - and if it turns out to be too much, you can reduce the size of the step down.

All the best ...

[Groggrim]

What a lovely comment at the end of your post. One I totally agree with. I can't advise you on reducing as I have struggled myself.

[Hugh_Marc in reply to Groggrim]

Yes that is a lovely comment & definitely appropriate.

The harsh reality of having these kinds of long term conditions is that they’re so misunderstood by people who are well.

I met someone recently who said “I thought you’d be better by now”😩

The beauty of this group is that there’s understanding.

Sincere thanks to those who setup & maintain this group.