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I need some help. I am on a very low dose of prednisone, and have been for years. My doctor told me that she's no longer comfortable prescribing it. She's my PCP, I am currently not seeing a rheumie. She has been prescribing the pred and placquenil for years. I normally take a half tablet in the morning and half tablet at supper time. About six weeks ago I cut out my supper time one. My pain has been absolutely crazy. Seriously, it has been awful. Just on a whim I decided to take one at supper tonight. My pain is 90% gone. ????? Does prednisone really take that much pain away? Did I cut it down too fast? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.
Mary Ann
I was told by endocrinologist that I should get off it. On only 5 mg. and that it was OK. She says, no, it can cause your adrenals to stop working and cortisol levels to get stuck. Oh Joy!
I'm guessing when I see the rheumy about this she'll either say to stick with it or to get off.
Either way it will be hard. I have had a lot of weight gain with this and another med.
Can your doc work with you on going off slowly. Alternatives for pain should be considered, don't ya think?