← Return to Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

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I was also diagnosed in December 2023, symptoms started in mid-November. When 20 mg of prednisone didn't do the trick, I was switched to methylprednisolone (48 mg), tapering down to 8 mg within 2 months. When I got down to 6 mg I had crazy stiff and painful wrists and hands - something new for me. I also had fatigue and nausea. Once I stabilize at each level for at least a week, I taper again. On April 1st I tapered to 3mg. Today I bumped back to 4 mg as I can't handle the debilitating fatigue which is getting worse by the day. I have an appointment with my endocrinologist next week to see if he can shed any light on my adrenals.

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I can sympathize with you. I've been on this journey since 2020. I got down to 3 mgs. but have been flip flopping back and forth with flare-ups. Finally managed to stabilize at 3 mgs again. When I saw my rheumy two weeks ago she suggested 3 mgs one day - 2 mgs next day - then 3 mgs again continuing for two weeks, then down to 2 mgs for two weeks, etc. However, I don't have any pain but chronic fatigue and bad mood swings since I changed. I would be interested to know what your endocrinologist has to say. After so many years, I so want to get off this stuff.