I started at 40mg back in May. I did 40mg for 2 weeks and then started coming down. I got to 20mg and everything started flaring up so
my GI doctor had me go back up to 30mg and come down again. We were waiting for the Methotrexate to start working so that I can get off
the prednisone soon I hope. This week I'm back down to 20mg and so far so good. I see my GI doc Friday and I am going to ask him
once I get to 10mg if I can do down a little slower too just to be safe. I didn't get the moon face this time but 8 years ago when I was on
it I did. I was also up alot higher 80mg. That was horrible!! I have put on about
8 pounds so far. I will be going back to WW as soon
as I feel better. Know that each person is different with any drug.
Living with Crohn's Disease since Jan./2000 but had a few years prior
I'm a true Crohnie with IBS and Arthrities too
Meds I have tried: Too many to list- LOL
Meds currently on: Prednisone 20mg tapering
Methotrexate injections once a week 25mg
Folic Acid 5mg once a week
Wellbutrin
No Surgeries