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Dying of Fever

I have recently tapered off prednisolone (10mg twice daily, then 10mg in the morning and 5mg in the afternoon, 5mg twice daily, finally 5mg in the morning) - Every taper was after 6-7 days.

I have been on preds for about 6 weeks including taper. The last dose was 5 days ago. For the last 4 days, I have been only having fever (around 101.4F) starting late afternoons. I have no other Crohn's symptoms so am I simply experiencing steroids withdrawal or a flare-up?
 
Have you contacted your gi ?
They should be able to give you guidance
I would not be able to get hold of my GI until Monday. I have taken steroids 2 years ago. My GI told me to stop at 10mg. When I did that, I have fever for a week. Then I decided to take 10mg for a week, then move to 5mg for a week and completely get off.

Did the same this time but seems like something is wrong. I hope it is just a mild withdrawal effect.
 
My doctor's office has a doctor from the office who is on call at night and the weekends. Does your doctor's office have something similar? If so, you could call them.
 
I went to my primary doctor and I was told I had throat inflammation not infection. He is unsure why I have it though. Could it be the acid reflux I have at times causing this?

Surprisingly, today is the first day my temperature hasn't gone beyond 99.8F. Hopefully, it gets to normal body temperature.
 
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