If you've been off prednisone for four months now, you shouldn't be feeling its effects anymore. You may want to talk to your doctor about your insomnia to see whether it is drug related or lupus related.

thats a baffling one. I took prednisone for nearly 2 years and i just gained like 2 stone. i would definatly recommend you see your Rheum or your consultant for some advice on what your next move should be. Best of look to you sweatheart.

You should be sleeping like a baby immediately off the prednisone. If you have trouble sleeping at night, avoid caffeine, green tea or any kind of teas after lunchtime or at all. Try waking up same time everyday like before 9 am and try not to take a long nap in the pm. You can try exercising in the morning or afternoon as long as it's not right before bedtime. A quick warm shower also might make you go to sleep. If you have restless leg syndrom, I make sure I wear thick socks and have a bottle of water and crackers beside my bed in case I get hungry at midnight or so.

You should be sleeping like a baby immediately off the prednisone. If you have trouble sleeping at night, avoid caffeine, green tea or any kind of teas after lunchtime or at all. Try waking up same time everyday like before 9 am and try not to take a long nap in the pm. You can try exercising in the morning or afternoon as long as it's not right before bedtime. A quick warm shower also might make you go to sleep. If you have restless leg syndrom, I make sure I wear thick socks and have a bottle of water and crackers beside my bed in case I get hungry at midnight or so.

Ask you Dr. about Ambien CR. My Rhuematologist put me on it along with my other meds....it is non narcotic and has really helped me since my diagnosis. Best of luck.