Re: 's Prednisone Reduction Question

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I think this issue is important enough to call and

question your doctor on. My rheumy allows me to taper and

increase if necessary with flares - but I think the goal

is to reduce so that you do not flare big time- and I

think most here - can tell the difference between a real

flare and return of discomfort. If you aren't sure what

he means - I think it is okay to call and ask - I really

don't think he is saying he wants you to reduce until you

flare and then up four ( if that is what he means - you

may want to ask what that achieves???). I would be

especially careful because of the pericarditis. I am sure

the pred is meant to reduce the heart inflammationa as

well - and joint inflammation is horrible enough without

risking the heart inflammation too. Better not to guess

or to let us guess with you - no matter how well

intentioned. Good luck in the reduction- sounds like you

have toughed out of a lot of the rough stuff already.