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Tiredness increase

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floramac
floramac

Hi, almost two years since diagnosed. Now on 5mg per day, for a month,

before this I got down to 3mg but has a flare. These last two months have noticed

A real increase in general fatigue/ weariness. I keep busy and Pilates helps with

overall flexibility. I thought this general increase in the feeling really exhausted seemed

strange after so long? Could there be something else, a deficiency or is this the normal.

I know tiredness is a normal but having not suffered too bad till now wondered

if it was a bit off?

Thanks

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  • amkoffee
    amkoffee floramac

    Posted

    It couldn't hurt to also have your thyroid levels checked just to make sure that you're levels there are good.

  • Anhaga
    Anhaga floramac

    Posted

    I think it's a pretty typical symptom at lower doses.  Cause for concern if it seems to get worse and you start to get other symptoms.  If it is "only" fatigue I think there's nothing for it but to get the rest we need.  I've been going through this for a long time now, about eighteen months as I go from 7 mg now to 1.5.  I know if there were a true adrenal problem it would have shown up long before now.  But I do have days when I feel really well and energetic, and days when I have no stamina whatsoever and need to nap.  There doesn't seem to be any pattern, at least none I've been able to discern.  I rather think that Eileen's comment that it takes a long time to fully recover, even after off pred altogether, is true.  On the other hand we are having an enforced period of time to keep on taking it easy so that we can fully recover from PMR while the adrenal function slowly revives. 

  • Michdonn
    Michdonn floramac

    Posted

    Tomorrow back to the doctor's both of them. The Rheumy is going to want me to reduce from 30 to 27 1/2 mg; currently 20 after breakfast and 10 before bed. What dose would you reduce the morning or bed time? Thanks for your advice!

    • nick67069
      nick67069 Michdonn

      Posted

      @Michdonn....at the level you are, it probably makes no difference. Take a pick.
  • nick67069
    nick67069 floramac

    Posted

    at the level you are, it probably makes no difference. Take a pick.
    • Michdonn
      Michdonn nick67069

      Posted

      nick67069, your comment to me just made me laugh. I am getting to serious about this damn PMR. I am soo up tight I am ready to explode. Sure try one then the other see which one feels more comfortable. Thanks! With a smile on my face.🙂

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