Flare, finally called rheumy

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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