"Sporadic" pain, etc.?
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i am taking 7-1/2m of pred daily and have been rebounding off of a flare. I upped the dose to 8m today and don't know whether to go higher, or just take 8m for a few more days. Last couple of days I have had pain, hot flashes and nausea that comes on suddenly after about an hour of activity. It doesn't matter what the activity...cleaning up the dishes, sweeping the porch. It really knocks me down. Then I rest and feel better in about a half hour. Has anyone ever had this experience? Normally I really try to do an "every other day" routine as far as really exerting myself. Thank you for any suggestions.
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Handbrake kathy67492
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kathy67492 Handbrake
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thanks!
Handbrake kathy67492
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kathy67492 Handbrake
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audrey80537 kathy67492
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i am experiencing the same symptoms on 12 mg. I've had PMR for over a year and this is the first time the hot flashes kicked in. I also have the weakness or tiredness that comes across when doing light activity. I'm sure at this high dose it has nothing to do with my adrenal glands trying to kick in.
This has been going on for four days now but prior to that I was under extreme stress. I guess anything can get it rolling but it is discouraging.
artfingers kathy67492
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audrey80537 artfingers
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kathy67492 artfingers
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hang in there!😢
erika59785 artfingers
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Handbrake erika59785
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EileenH kathy67492
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That said - about 7mg tends to be a point where many people have problems and slowing the reduction right down will probably help - try a couple of weeks with just 1 day of the new dose followed by the old dose for the rest of the week. i would slow the "Dead slow..." approach by repeating each step.
FlipDover_Aust kathy67492
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That said, it could well be that your adrenals are just struggling at this dose.
sastew kathy67492
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kathy67492 sastew
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For me, if I wait too long and don't "catch the flare" it can take me two weeks to re-stabilize back to the original dose. I think Eileen would mostly agree. A holiday, though fun, can be "stressful". Have a good time😊
EileenH sastew
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