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He had me on 3/day for a week, then 2 for a week, then 1 for a week. Been off for about 10 days. Today he said to go back to 2 and see how I do.
Actually, I find the ibuprofen and Tylenol a few hours apart during the day helps. It’s just the initial morning pain that is overwhelming. By afternoon things are better. There is always discomfort but it’s tolerable.
I see the Dr. next month. He has been quite responsive when I have left a message for him. He always calls me back, so that’s a good thing.
I agree Christine’s advice was very well put.
I am so very happy I decided to post instead of just reading posts. It is true, support is out there and I now know not to “suffer in silence”. Thank you so much.
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That sounds like a productive relationship with the Rheumy. So you started on 15mg and tapered down. 15 should do you some real good if it gets really bad. But if it’s not dreadful 10 will probably take the edge off.
I’m in love with prednisone. I take it at 5am so as not to disrupt nighttime sleep. When I'm on it, I’m happy, energized and productive, and pain free 🙂 If only it wouldn’t make my bones spongy. So I am inclined to hit the inflammation between the eyes and get off the Prednisone as quickly as possible.