Please, please, please follow the directions for weaning. If you do not have any ask your doctor to write them down for you. I have Iatrogenic Cushings Syndrome that is cause by the steroids. I have a Med. alert
tag that states "needs stress dose steroids". I have been on Prednisone for close to 15 years now. I have had the experience of withdrawrals when I tapered to quikly. Get an edocrinologist as they can run the tests necessary for treating you. Always let all medical prof. know that your are on stroids.
Donna
Formal diagnosis 3/2006, IBS 1992, Degenerative Arthritis Facet block and RFA, Seizure Disorder, Severe Carpal Tunnel both hands, SVT arrythmia, 2004 cardiac Ablation
Cushings Syndrome(thanks Prednisone), Asthma, Multiple Laps for ovarian adhesion to bowel, C/5 & 6 disc herniation - plate with screws, resistant to anethesia/most pain meds. Chronic fungal infections.
Multitude of Meds. Have tried most Crohn's meds. Gall bladder removal and Intestinal Lap. June 08.- Intestinal blockage July 08 moved on from on Humira..now on Cimzia.