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So Much Prednisone!

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Bakersfield, CA

Is it a bad sign that i am on 3rd dose of steroids in 6 weeks? My symptoms are crazy.... one 9 day course of 60mg, 40mg, 20mg, a depo medrol shot, and now today another 9 day course of 30, 20, and 10.
I still have not been put on a regular medication and just hanging in there till next rheumy appointment. 4 weeks to go😬

August 14, 2018
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A myRAteam Member

Hi Jennifer, We do what we must suffering the incredible pain. I recall prednisone working like magic when I got in trouble years back. Had to go off it with elevated sugar. I hope soon you will see a good Rheumy and get on something that will help you and stop progression. I’ve been at it 43 yrs and have done most treatments available. I’m managing pretty well now.

August 14, 2018
A myRAteam Member

It’s a new day Jennifer. The more I think about your high dosage of Prednisone the more concerned I become. You need to get on something else and wean off this stuff gradually. Many other options to reduce pain and swelling.

August 15, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Hi Miss Jennifer, prednisone is not a medication to play with it has its good and it has as bad as we all react different so please take care and watch how much you take talk to your doctor and see what he says but please take care we all need each other thank you so much have a good day may God bless you

August 15, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Mary i would think it would be better! I take all in morning as well and even with the high dose i can sleep so far.

August 16, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I Will Pray For You Miss Jennifer, Please Take Care, I know it's hard but we are here for you. Lots Of Hugs For You

August 16, 2018

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