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Prednisone tapering: How did you do it pain free?
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@ess77 Well it was not perfect, of course. My ankles did swell about halfway through so I did spend some time with my feet up, afternoons. Also the pollen count in Paris got my sinuses congested and that turned into a sinus infection after we got home and it took about twice as long to go away. The only reason we were blessed to sustain the 11 hour flight was that it was a solo flight SFO-London. Much easier and less strain than puddle jumping. None the less it will be our last big trip in a good long while. Took longer than normal to recover from the jet lag as well, after we got back. All the same, we did manage, even at our interesting age, to check off number of spots on the ole bucket list. Including the "Springtime in Paris" that gave me the sinus infection, haha!
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@elizabethannr and all... But, sounds like you did pretty well. You are right, you were blessed to avoid the struggle or flights and traveling. That surely increased your chances of a better outcome. What joy to mark off that bucket list!
I went to London several years ago and got ill on the flight from the air... And, naturally couldn't walk well for a couple of days due to the swelling. I didn't know then what I've learned since about traveling wearing compression stockings, different shoes, protecting the breathing on planes, staying active on flights with walking, etc., and taking preventative meds before and with me while traveling.
When I returned from that trip, I was fairly ill for several weeks. Loved the trip and glad I went, but today I would do it differently. Of course, today I wouldn't begin such a trip!
Blessings, Elizabeth