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Most references would characterize a CRP of 11 as “high”. Also…some minor dizziness, fainting, and lightheadedness might be expected as you taper, but they are also the symptoms of adrenal insufficiency caused by tapering a bit too fast. I am not suggesting that you are experiencing any particular thing, but I would recommend that you see your doc soon to discuss. Best of luck sorting this out.
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Thank you for the info! My CRP was 80 last year, so I guess 11 would be a good thing. I wish my sleep pattern wasn’t so messed from the prednisone though. My doctor decreased the dosage last week because the side effects were too extreme, anxiety, irritability and less sleep. Also, my BP was climbing. it’s a medication game we’re playing here!
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My understanding is that tapering too fast can cause "prednisone withdrawal" symptoms which are different to adrenal insufficiency. Adrenal insufficiency can emerge when you've reduced prednisone to the lower end of what your body needs of cortisol and the adrenal glands haven't kicked fully back into cortisol production yet.