Re: Flare, finally called rheumy

April 5, 2002

Hi Carol. Prednisone is the drug we love to hate. It has a wonderful ability

to quiet the flare.

To bad it has such bad side effects for long term use. The dose you are taking

sounds like what I was on when I had a bad case of poison ivy. I hope it gives

you some relief. Here's a good article that

may answer some of your questions:

Doctors' Answers to " Frequently Asked Questions " - Prednisone

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[ ] Flare, finally called rheumy

Hi All. I had written about my flare earlier this week. My shoulder got

somewhat better, but the pain just moved to my hips and knees. I kept

vacillating about calling the rheumy, and finally I did. The nurse was so

sweet " Oh, you should have called sooner. That's what we're here for " . It

really made me feel good about the care I'm receiving.

The nurse called back, and they put me on prednisone for 12 days. I take 20

mg for 3 days, 15 for 3 days, 10 for 3 days, and then 5 for 3 days. I don't

want to be on steroids, but I took it an hour ago and already feel

surprisingly good. What side effects should I expect? I know to watch what

I eat (I've taken 5 mg for a couple of weeks at one point). Does this taper

sound about right?

Thanks so much for your support and friendship.

Carol in FL

April 6, 2002

Hi a,

Thanks for the link on prednisone. Very information. Scary...but

informative.

I've tapered down to 4 mg. a day. Guess I'll try to go to 3 mg. again.

Suzanne

> Doctors' Answers to " Frequently Asked Questions " - Prednisone

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