Shar
Hi Ida, It's good to hear from you! My doctor is having me taper my Prednisone again. He's having me try 5 mg for a week, and if I don't have significant worsening, he would like me to remain at this dose at least until the Spring. PMR has been with me for a little over a year, now, and I've been treated with Prednisone for exactly a year. The only side effects I have from the Prednisone, are about 10 lbs. of weight gain and easy bruising. Of course, I know that the longer I'm on it, the riskier it becomes, but at these low doses, there's only a slight risk of any serious side effects. I've been on 7.5 mg for quite a while, and I still have bouts of fatigue, but it has tamed down some. How is your energy level? Do you bruise easily, too? I hope you feel better each day! Best wishes! Shar