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Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jul 7, 2022 | Replies (5)
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The physician who prescribed 40 mg prednisone, was uncomfortable with the taporing. I found an interist that has tapored me from 40 to 6 mg. Currently, I suffer from severe dizziness, nausea, insomnia, and anxiety. She has referred me to endocrinology . It is especially sad because I was prescribed this medication for a condition that was ruled out. I currently tapor 1 mg monthly. Is there any diet suggestions for prednisone withdrawal. There is no medications that help with this process.
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I don't think there are any set rules when it comes to tapering off of prednisone but it's good that you are working with your doctor/internist.
"Prednisone is similar to cortisol, a hormone naturally made by your adrenal glands. If you take prednisone for more than a few weeks, your adrenal glands decrease cortisol production. A gradual reduction in prednisone dosage gives your adrenal glands time to resume their normal function." --- https://aiunited.org/wp-content/uploads/STEROIDS-ASTHMA.pdf
I also saw this information that I think explains what is happening and might be helpful to discuss at your upcoming appointment with endocrinology on what would be helpful for lifestyle changes.
-- Glucocorticoid tapering and adrenal suppression testing guide:
https://aiunited.org/glucocorticoid-tapering-and-adrenal-suppression-testing-guide/