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Any side effects when prednisone is increased?

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audrey80537
audrey80537

Had my prednisone dose increased today.  

Took 13 mg. at 5:00 AM and 6 hours later took 7 mg.

On top of the pain I already had I later developed a strong

burning pain in my lower back.  Is this a result of the increase?

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  • MrsO-UK_Surrey
    MrsO-UK_Surrey audrey80537

    Posted

    Audrey, I doubt it, especially that soon.  It's probably due to stress building up around your appointment today.
    • audrey80537
      audrey80537 MrsO-UK_Surrey

      Posted

      I was extremely stressed and my BP usually normal was 165/82

      Can stress be the cause of some PMR pain?  

    • MrsO-UK_Surrey
      MrsO-UK_Surrey audrey80537

      Posted

      Stress can be enough to trigger a flare.  I hope you've got a nice, relaxing day planned for tomorrow.
  • ptolemy
    ptolemy audrey80537

    Posted

    Hi Audrey I am sorry you have had to increase your pred. Out of interest why do you split the dose?
    • audrey80537
      audrey80537 ptolemy

      Posted

      I was on 13 when I went to dr.  and after he Raised the dose  the dose 

      i took the balance.

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy audrey80537

      Posted

      It is just that normally people take the whole dose as one. Unless they find that the pred lasts for less than twenty four hours when they split the dose, so taking some in the morning and some in the evening.  You could try taking the whole dose together if you wanted to. 
    • audrey80537
      audrey80537 ptolemy

      Posted

      From now on I will be taking it as I usually did.  First thing in the morning around 5:30.
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy audrey80537

      Posted

      Hope it works well, I am sure it will. Just take it slowly.
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