Donna
I am beginning my fifth year on Prednisone and the diagnosis of PMR. I have had good results with the drug, nothing too serious. At Dr's suggestion I lowered (very gradually, I might add) my dosage down to 2.5mgs every other day. After about 2 months of doing this I suddenly had the worst attack I have ever had. I simply could not walk upon standing and the pain had encompassed my entire body. After two 5mg tablets it was quite a bit better. My Dr. ordered blood tests-sed rate was over the "moon" as he put it, as well as my protein something. I am still not better on 15mgs a day, and am going to up it to 20 tomorrow. How many of you have had relapses of PMR??? Thank you.