Hi everyone, just a short one. After having felt so good on the pred, it had to happen. Not so good today, down to 15mg and tomorrow have to go down to 5mg. Feet and hips giving me pain again. Only had Amelie today, and Georgia is off on half term so she is a great help. Went out to take her to a group, bought some lunch, had coffee came home. By 3.30 I was completely exhausted. Luckily she went home at 4.30. Leanne (older daughter) cooked, and now I am just going to put the dishwasher on and go to bed. I have the day off tomorrow!!! Need that now!! Hope everyone is doing ok x

Hi Barbara

That's one hell of a jump from 15mg down to 5mg in a day, have I misread it? If not, I would get that checked before actually reducing like that. It is likely that your body will react badly to such a huge drop and as you are already experiencing problems it doesn't like a good move. Mine have always been reduced very very very slowly like 15mg for one week, then 10mg for two weeks, reducing gradually by 1mg 2 weekly after that until down to 5mg.

It actually took me about 8 months to get down to the maintenance dose of 3mg that I am now on. The body produces its own 'steroid' but its own mechanism is temporarily shut down by the use of prednisolone. By reducing the dosage very gradually your body's own system kicks in and you won't experience withdrawal to the same extent, if any.

Hope you get it sorted before you suffer any more. Take care,

Lyn x

Hi Barbara,

I too think that ii is to quick a drop, from 15 to 5. When I took oral steroids for asthma and RA, I had to reduce slowly over a couple of weeks, before gradually tapering down to 2mg and then nothing. I agree with Doreen, if in doubt check with your rheumy, and if it's correct tell s/he exactly how you are feeling.

Hope you're on the mend soon,

love,

Barbara
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Dear Barbara,

Best to re-check what dose you need to drop to tomorrow. I *think* it is different for short term usage though as long term steroids need to be lowered very very slowly..

Steroids are magical but only for a while, it is a false wellness sadly....

Much love to you,

Amanda

Hi everyone, it was my GP who gave me the pred, I started at 30mg for one week, which was amazing. On the second box is printed, after one week of 30mg, take 25mg for 2 days, then 20mg for 2 days, then 5mg on regular basis.
I must admit that it does seem fast, but I just assumed thats how it was done. I dont feel great since going to 15mg. Maybe I should call the clinic and ask if I can continue on 15mg for a few days. Not sure what is supposed to hapen, as not been told much. I went to clinic last Friday and told him what was on the box and he didnt comment about the dosage. Thanks for the advice everyone x

Hi Lyn, have left a message on the nurses line. Not too hopeful of an answer as waited 2 weeks last time!! If not willhave to call surgery on Monday. Was thinking maybe take 15mg for the next 2 days then 10mg for a week, then down to 5mg. Will try to get the ok though. I know ithas to be down as quick aspossible, but if it doesnt work then maybe it needs looking at. Thanks