Corticosteroids are the first-line treatment for the inflammatory condition polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), working rapidly and effectively at easing symptoms like morning stiffness, muscle and joint ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica about five years ago, and I took prednisone for about a year. I was fine until last March, when it flared up again, with a vengeance. Since ...
Eventual tapering and withdrawal of steroids in patients with lupus nephritis is recommended to minimize the drugs' adverse effects, but the ideal timing is uncertain. This study followed 136 lupus ...
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Prednisone Taper
A prednisone taper gradually reduces your corticosteroid dose over days, weeks, or months to prevent prednisone withdrawal.
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica about five years ago, and I took prednisone for about a year. I was ...
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