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I am taking 12 mg methylprednisolone daily and 1cc methotresate weekly. I was troubled by insomnia so my Integrated Medicine doctor recommended taking PharmaGABA - 250 by THORNE. My rheumatologist agreed. It has helped me with sleep. I take 1 at bedtime and 1 more if I wake up and cannot go back to sleep. She has told me I can take up to 3 a day. It somehow calms down the brain activity caused by the methylprednisolone. I hope you find some help.
I have also been put on Hydroxychloroquine to help with petering down the Prednisone. It did help in getting me down to 4 mgs. Prednisone, but I noticed that the swelling in my legs increased. Long story short, after seeing numerous doctors about the swelling it was discovered that if I cut back on the hydroxychloroquine the swelling went down considerably. I guess each person reacts differently and you have to judge what is best for you. Good luck.
Since you seem to have been jumping thru hoops already, I took all of the above as well, the glitch is systemic inflammation attacks with a mind of its own. It was why I researched intestinal parasites. With the help of holistic massage therapists, it irraticated a good percent of the “bugs”. This helped immensely with mild IBS and so many other symptoms. Mental stability is a large slice of the pie. Meditation, yoga, mindfullnes, anything to get out of your own way. Good luck