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Wait until you delve into what prednisone (synthetic cortisol) does to the whole HPA axis.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279047/#:~:text=In%20addition%2C%20the%20timing%20of,and%205mg%20in%20the%20morning.
Recovery can take years. The following is a good summary.
https://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/ea/0037/ea0037ep46

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nancy53 | @nancy53 | Dec 30, 2023

Thank you for more information. I completely understand why my PCP was reluctant to continue to prescribe. I also understand why my dermatologist knew I needed more help.

Bottom line is, I hope to be on Prednisone for a short time, and will gladly trade the consequences of it for the pain relief. I still hurt, but I can function.

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pb50 | @pb50 | Dec 30, 2023

I will read - thanks!!!

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