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I was advised to reduce my 20mg dose every two weeks , it took me 6 weeks, but now I wake up with a very stiff and painfull shoulder, I'm light headed - is it the start of a flare up, or withdrawal symptoms. I'm worried the prednisone causes me to have palpitations so am trying not to go back on it...
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Anhaga sylvia74219
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I'm very concerned about the symptoms you describe - and the fact that it sounds like you tapered so rapidly to a low dose, or even completely off pred. You may indeed have withdrawal symptoms and, more concerningly, symptoms of adrenal insufficiency. Perhaps you could find the HealthUnlocked forum, the PMRGCAuk community, and ask your question there. I'm sorry I can't post a link, but it is a very active forum and you will get some really helpful support there.