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CANNOT STOP CRYING

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margaret22251
margaret22251

Woke up at 6.00am this morning and have not stoped crying, cannot explain why, is this due to my reducing from 10mg to 8.5mg, i am using the DANS method, so far apart from a few niggles i am ok.

Hubby thinks im mad as i cannot explain why i am crying he says there must be a reason, and i just bawl my eyes out, felt depressed before but never this.

Oh well the joys of pred, hope you all have a good day. Magscry

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  • ptolemy
    ptolemy margaret22251

    Posted

    Margaret, I am sorry you are feeling low. Pred can cause depression, if it gets bad tell your GP. Are you saying you are dropping from 10mg to 8.5mg? That is quite a large drop. The rule of thumb being ten per cent max at any one time.
    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 ptolemy

      Posted

      Ptolemy Hi, it as taken me since June to get where i am, my doctor was happy the way i am doing it by using the DSNS method, but i go see a Rheumatologist on Wednesday and she said to tell them what i am doing, i first went on pred on 7th Jan, 2015 and only started reducing in May, so i dont know if maybe i am going too fast do you think?

       

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy margaret22251

      Posted

      Margaret, it is a pretty fast reduction in four or so months to get to 8.5mg. Under 10mg things can get more difficult for some people. However if you are stopping the pain at your current dose you should be ok. Talk to your rheumy this week and see what they say.
    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 ptolemy

      Posted

      Ptolemy as i have not seen a rheumy i dont know what to ask, any thoughts on this please as i want to do the right thing. Many thanks
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy margaret22251

      Posted

      Margaret, I should list all the symptoms you currently have in advance, some may be pred side effects and some may be the PMR, I don't know if you have many or very few. You could also ask recommendation on blood tests when and which ones, unless your GP already has that under control. Hope all goes well. I assume you have had a Dexascan and you are taking Vit D and calcium.
    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 ptolemy

      Posted

      Ptolemy, yes i have had a dexa scan, and doctor put me on VitD and calcium as my VitD was nearly nil, had a high dose now but them from Holland and Barretts, thanks for the advice will do that and i have kept a diary of my daily syptems so will take that.
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy margaret22251

      Posted

      Margaret, it sounds as if you have everything under control. Good luck on Wednesday.
  • DebbieHurts
    DebbieHurts margaret22251

    Posted

    My episode of constant crying didn't have to do with PMR or Pred about 10 years ago or so.  It was major depression.  I simply could not stop crying and feeling sad.  Ended up in a outpatient program which at least gave me somewhere to go and new things to learn about my mind.  Therapy followed by such a good dr, and I still go to a "Group" each week with other women with similar trouble.  So I'd say, if the crying continues, ask for help!  I hope you are feeling better today.
  • TIsser
    TIsser margaret22251

    Posted

    Hi Margaret must admit I get very emotional and sometimes tear up easily.  I am not depressed... I think the pred has something to do with it. Am lowering my dose gradually and hope the side effects will disappear. Feeling great now........ 
    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 TIsser

      Posted

      Hello Tisser, my crying has stopped and i feel tons better, since i have lowered to 8mg booth my feet ache so bad i can hardley walk, but the specialist wants me to reduce so i am doing it, but if it gets too bad i will have to see the doctor, as i have not been like this ever.

      Hope all goes well for you, keep me informed.

    • constance.de
      constance.de margaret22251

      Posted

      So called 'specialists' always do want you to reduce - they wouldn't if they had PMR!

      Right from the start my doctor has said "listen to your body".  You are the best judge of how you feel.

      Have a good Sunday.  C.💐

    • TIsser
      TIsser margaret22251

      Posted

      Hi Margaret hope the feet get better soon, take the reduction slowly. Will be thinking of you.  Take care. 
  • TIsser
    TIsser margaret22251

    Posted

    Margaret can sympathise I am in the same state as you, can't stop crying I am not depressed, I just find myself getting very emotional, my husband is very supportive I am lucky that he has looked up on the forum and he understands how I feel. Have been on pred for just over a year and currently on 10mg.  Hope that you are feeling a bit better...  

    Regards Tisser 

  • tony09890
    tony09890 margaret22251

    Posted

    I was terribly depressed in the beginning,  I was set on finishing it, wrote my note and made my plan, but thinking about what it would do to my wife put that plan to bed.   I still wander into that headspace now and then, but!   
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