Is anyone taking prednisone (or other oral steroids) longer term? I am thinking of asking my rheumy to prescribe for more than a standard Medrol pack. When I'm on steroids it's best I've felt - for days in a row - for years. I'm off them again now and I'm fatigued, a new joint has flared up, my c-spin is killing me, etc. I know there are side effects of long-term use . . . But might it be worth it?
Asked by Rose Bigham prednisone inflammation steroids
Asking for a course of steroids? When is that called for? I have had increasing pain/fatigue flares lately and I'm trying to work full time. I slept 15 hours the other night and was a wreck when I finally woke; fevers, upset stomach, everything hurt AND brain fog. Seeing rheumy later. Is it reasonable to ask for 5-7 days of prednisone to get a boost?
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Current drama... See below and any advice is appreciated! Thanks?
Asked by Kristin breathing blood work pain
I am on a taper down of my prednisone after a recent bought of pneumonia(I have asthma and lots of other goodies too). After IV solu-medrol in the hospital for 3 days they sent me home on 5 days of 40mg then bumped me up to 60 mg with a taper down of 5mg a day until done. Usually any steroids are a blessing to my AS, however, at 30 mg I began a flare of my AS! My pain specialist says he has never heard of a flare while on steroids! Anyone?
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