Wanting to cut down on Prednisone, my rheumy told me to take my 10 mg one day, 5 mg the next, etc.
Here's my question. I started this last weekend and on the days I'm taking 5 mg. I'm in more pain, and have more swelling. The odd thing is that also I'm so tired. I'm back to being out of control tired. An example; I went to bed at 11:30 a.m. yesterday for a nap (my one day off from work) and I woke up at 8:30 this morning!!!!! The kicker is that I could still go to sleep. So, would cutting down on the Prednisone do that? Or is it just a coincidence?
Debrakay,
I posted this on the prednisone board here at AI. I think it will answer all of your prednisone questions, maybe not.
http://www.arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=83 62&PN=1
LEV
Lev,
Thank you! That has some great information. I must have missed that when you posted it before.
Looks like I'm having withdrawal. Damn, makes me feel like a crack addict, lol.
Thanks again.
Great article Larry !Thank you. I'm saving a copy.Debrakay,
I think I experience a mild flare when I reduce the dosage, especially from 15 to 10. That's a big one for me.
LEV,
Great article.
I'm glad I don't follow the normal side effects. Besides getting rid of the pain, every time I take prednisone, my complection clears up, I lose weight, and I sleep better. Yeah!
People talk about their love-hate relationship with prednisone; mine's all "love."