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DiscussionWeaning off of prednisone & pain management
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My Mother has been on prednisone for 2 years and has weaned off. She is still very sore but just hated being on prednisone. She now has swollen feet and hands. Has anyone else had this?
I am tapered down to 4 from 15. For the last month my hands have been sore. My question is if I continue to taper and most of my discomfort is sore hands can I safely live with that without causing some other damage? My rheumatologist is nervous about my continuing to taper. Current plan is taper one mg per month so ideally I have 4 months left on prednisone.
I also have a theory that splitting my dose into twice a day might be helpful so that is what I am trying. I don't want my body to think there is an abundant extra supply but I am not a doctor and have no way to substantiate my theory.
I also am experiencing some light headedness which I had investigated at the emergency room with no definitive finding. Investigation included catscan ekg and bloodwork.
Thank you for the info! I am leaning towards slow weaning because of the severe pain I recently experienced. I will be talking to my doctor about this. I've been seeing a PA that is currently filling in for my original doctor that diagnosed me, so if I'm not comfortable with what she is recommending I will be sure to let her know, and try to come up with something that is comfortable for me as well as her.