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Are headaches common after taking prednisone for RA?

Headaches can occur with prednisone, though they're not the most commonly discussed side effect. What you're experiencing sounds frustrating, especially since the low dose isn't providing much relief for your RA symptoms either.

Prednisone is known to cause several side Show Full Answer

Are headaches common after taking prednisone for RA?

Headaches can occur with prednisone, though they're not the most commonly discussed side effect. What you're experiencing sounds frustrating, especially since the low dose isn't providing much relief for your RA symptoms either.

Prednisone is known to cause several side effects that might contribute to headaches, including:
- Increased blood pressure
- Sleep disturbances (insomnia is common)
- Changes in blood sugar levels
- Fluid retention

The fact that you mentioned it wore off by 2 am suggests you might also be dealing with disrupted sleep, which can definitely trigger or worsen headaches.

Since the low dose isn't helping much with your RA pain and is causing this severe headache, it's worth discussing with your rheumatologist. They might consider adjusting your treatment plan or exploring other options that could provide better symptom relief without these side effects.

Many myRAteam members have shared similar experiences with prednisone not being the right fit for them. Your body's response is telling you something important.

Hope the Tylenol helps with the headache! 🤞

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