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Reducing dose

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wendy43316
wendy43316

Can anyone tell me if the lower the dose of pred you take .does it lower the side effects,

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  • ptolemy
    ptolemy wendy43316

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    I have found that the horrible sweats have improved and also I don't feel like I could eat a horse all the time. I still have the fluid retention, purpura and thin skin though. The gritty eyes have got better and the sensitive teeth problem has stopped altogether.  My hair is still curly, but I like that along with my strong nails. I think overall things have improved. 
    • EileenH
      EileenH ptolemy

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      I have got to a stage where the long, strong and beautiful nails have gone AWOL. I've chosen to let the curls grow out as well. But I miss the nails...  :-(
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