OK I have been on the 10 mg Pred for 4 days now and no relief. In fact, my neck and shoulder were so swollen this morning when I got up, i looked like a hunch back. After some heat, icy hot, and massage (thanks to my sister), I can straighten it, but an still in a lot of pain. I took my Pred, Tylenol, and Relafen this morning and am feeling some better, but this has me scared.
A few weeks ago when he had me on 20 mg it worked fast and well after just a couple of days. I realize this is a longer run on a smaller dose, so I am thinking it will take longer for me to feel better once it gets in my system, but this is the worst I have been as far as my neck and shoulder being involved. Usually it is my smaller joints.
I don't know what else to do and am just glad this happened on the weekend so I could rest and not have to worry about work.
Anyone have any suggestions aside from what I have don already? Should I try ice?
I don't want to make it worse, my shoulder is by far the most painful thing today. My neck feels better for now, I think it is all tied together because it is all on the same side and only one side is involved for now.
I would think that after 4 days, you'd be feeling better. Sounds to me like 10 mg. prednisone isn't enough. I'd call my RD in the morning about either upping my prednisone or getting some steroid injections.