Re:How fast is too fast to get off the Pred?

[Guest guest]

I, too, have been on prednisone. But I had the solumedrol IVs and oral prednisone. I finally got off the IVs with acupuncture. But, I realize everyone is different. I have been battling reducing prednisone, because, like you, my vision worsens when I reduce. I was at 60 mg initially with the IVs . I had IVs for close to 2 years.

Everytime I reduce the prednisone I would I get between 13 to 18 mg my vision for close would worsen where I could not make out 5 or 6s which is crucial in my job. So when my vision would get worse they would increase the prednisone to 30 mg and I would have to reduce again. I have had this happen 3 times. I am now at 16 and hoping I can get lower. They want to put me on Imuran and get me totally off prednisone but I am afraid of the side effects and my job. I am the only employee and responsible for running the facility and can't afford to have nausea or vomiting. I need to ensure that I am at work everyday.

Kat