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Prednislone

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becky80409
becky80409

Hello,

I am on day 4 of taking Prednislone 30mg and have 1 days left, this drug has reduced my pain, swelling and stiffness but I am still suffering with the pain, swelling and stiffness but in a smaller scale . I am awaiting my rhuematolagist appt, and I only have 1 dose left and then my five day course has finished.

I'm worried my symptoms have just been masked by the steroid and that they are going to come back sad

Anyone had anything similar ?

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  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h becky80409

    Posted

    Hello Becky, poor you. I would urge you to seek advise from your local health food shop for more natural things, eg pineapple or cherry juice each day is very good for joints. They do all sorts of things in there for arthritis. My other half is on a rattle of meds, but I am desperate to wean him off. I also have Arthritis which isnt great & I am trying everything as natural. including Reflexology & crystal healing. Regards Amanda

    • iellen32
      iellen32 amanda1827h

      Posted

      Besides a natural diet, by experience I would say that Reflexology really works.

      I do it twice a day.

      Take care

      iellen

  • becky80409
    becky80409

    Posted

    Day 10 on the prednislone 30mg today was my last dose and I haven't been told to taper, tomm will be the first day withought any steroids, really worried about withdrawal side effects.

    Any tips or advice to make it easier

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga becky80409

      Posted

      After only ten days you should be all right concerning steroid withdrawal.  Keep in touch with your doctor if you have any unusual symptoms.  What is the next step in treating seronegative rheumatoid arthritis?
    • becky80409
      becky80409 Anhaga

      Posted

      Hello,

      I've got to the see the Rhumatolagist on the 22nd to see what else they can do for me.

      Thanks for your help

    • iellen32
      iellen32 becky80409

      Posted

      I take Prednisone however always better to stay on the safe side - going slowly with the tapering.

      Stay for at least one week taking the same amount of your steroid before adjusting to a lower dose.

      In same time we must observe the reactions of our system. Our body give us loud signs!

      Keep safe, keep as healthier as possible.

      Take care,

      iellen

    • becky80409
      becky80409 iellen32

      Posted

      I took my last 30 mg yesterday as that was my last dose so don't have anymore tablets left rolleyes

    • iellen32
      iellen32 Anhaga

      Posted

      Again the first move would be to discuss with your doc - there are sometimes other implications associated with the main problem.

      Having had so many unfortunate experiences which forced me to be absent from the Forums

      I became ultra cautious.

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga iellen32

      Posted

      Who are you replying to, iellen?  Maybe repost your reply to that person?
    • Emily1234
      Emily1234 Anhaga

      Posted

      Do any of the Crp or esr inflammation markers show inflammation in your blood?
    • Anhaga
      Anhaga Emily1234

      Posted

      I have no idea.  I thought those tests were to see if there'sinflammation in body tissues.

    • iellen32
      iellen32 Anhaga

      Posted

      Hi Anhangá how have you been doing ?

      For a long time we do not have contact.,

      I have been absent because not feeling well.

      My Rheumy is very aggressive on doing the tapering and it brings serious problems to me- flare ups etc

      Wish you the best,

      iellen

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga iellen32

      Posted

      I'm doing well, thank you.  Sorry to hear you have been having problems.  Hope things get better soon.

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