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Still Struggling with that last mile on the path to 0 mg
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Aug 21 5:29pm | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
"Assuming there are no surprise repercussions from what urgent care labeled a traumatic head injury… My doctor seemed to think that a lot of people in emergency care go overboard to protect themselves."
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The final 3 mg of prednisone were probably the worst part of my taper. Ironically, PMR was well controlled and I didn't have a flare. My problems were related to adrenal insufficiency and a low cortisol level. Fortunately, I had a concerned endocrinologist in my corner. She said for me to keep her informed if "anything happened." Because of the possibility of an adrenal crisis she said I needed an "abundance of caution" to protect myself.
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I read all the problems with being on prednisone. I was on and off prednisone for 35 years, mostly on. I am down to 2.5 mg of prednisone now, working down to zero. The only problem I noticed with prednisone was thin skin. I would bleed with only the slightest abrasion. So slight that I didn't notice until I saw the blood. What are all the problems being on prednisone? I found the drug a positive live saver with regards pain.