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Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 21 9:44am | Replies (95)
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@edwardh

On my pred, taper fatigue set in at about 10mg. As I tapered down to about 3 mg. it started lifting and now at 2 1/2 mg. I am feeling much more 'normal' for a 75-year-old. I hope it stays as I continue to taper. I am having tentative faith in my adrenals now, lol.

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DadCue | @dadcue | Mar 21 7:36am

No sense being "stressed out" about the adrenals. That would only increase a person's need for cortisol. When my cortisol level was running on empty, I had absolutely no energy at all.

I have faith that my adrenals are functioning but perhaps not at peak capacity. I can do vigorous exercise without any trouble for a 70-year-old. I just need to take a nap afterwards.

When my cortisol level was low, I was wiped out if I did anything at all. Not normal for a 60-year old. I felt like I was 100+ years old.

My own cortisol must be regulating my inflammation levels well because I don't need prednisone anymore.

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