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I'm finally off the Pred! My last dose was Tuesday at 10mg. I've been super tired and low-energy since then, and I'm still constantly hungry. I am hoping to feel "normal" again soon!

Hope the remission is real and that you stay feeling well! I'm at 30 now, and going down to 20 mg tomorrow!

I had shaky legs when I was at that high of dosage (I also started at 60 mg and weaned down weekly) It wasn't until I got to about 30 mg that I was able to not shake while I drove my car, I was an accident waiting to happen! Yes, it's normal. If you are on any pain killers as well, it could also...

OMG YES-I craved steak for the first time in over ten years when I started my first round, as well as a pretty unhealthy obsession with pancakes. This round, I'm noticing a heightened awareness of salt, either craving salty foods nonstop or noticing how over-salted something is.

My doctor informed me that most patients who have negative effects to weaning off of prednisone will feel them when they taper down to 20 mg. So, if you are starting to feel ill, I would advise contacting your doctor, before you taper off completely and have to start all over!

Hey Chessie, just wanted to check in and see how your 21st went, and if you've gotten your B12 injections situated. Hope the steroids are working for you.

Well, I'm on both Humira and Imuran (which is 6mp). Been on 6mp since May, and started Humira in late June, after being turned down for Remicade. I know that the side effects are scary when you see them on paper (or computer screens), but remember that EVERYONE reacts differently to medication...

Well, just when I thought I was free of the dreaded things, my doctor just put me on another 8 week prescription. I am not a happy camper right now.

My last dose was Friday! So excited to be rid of it!

Friday is my last day of Prednisone! I'm SO excited, but a bit nervous going from 10mg to 0. We shall see how crazy I go.

It very well could be that because you missed a dose, that your body is having a "flare up". I know that I have experienced HORRIBLE joint pain in both of my knees in the past because of missing a dose of Prednisone, (to the point of crying). I suggest alternating heat and cold every 20 minutes...

It did for me too, as did Keflex!

I would ask for a stool sample to test for C.Diff, especially since you are experiencing loose stools and are taking antibiotics. They might also want you to go in for another CT with IV contrast as well for a clearer picture, if obstruction is a concern and the oral contrast (yuck) doesn't give...

I just about cried when they told me I was going to have to be on it another 2 and a half weeks further than planned, because my symptoms came back after I tapered down from 30 to 20 mg and had to go back up to 30 and slower the taper down. On top of moon face, the weight gain, the hot flashes...

I miss tomatoes too! Salad goes without saying, I suppose.

This is a bit of a mini-rant, but something also sort of fun, and will probably make you hungry. What food do you miss the most? It's summer in Indiana, and it goes without saying that corn is a big one that I am missing out on. Also the Strawberry Festival was this past week. No seeds for...

DO NOT STRESS OUT! It will make it worse!! You know your body better than anyone here does. If you know that it was too spicy, than more likely than not, it's going to be a bad evening for you. Try to off-set it with something SUPER mild. Yogurt usually helps me. Stay hydrated. Good luck.

Chessie- What steroid do they have you on? I am currently on Prednisone, and nowhere on the bottle or looking online does it say to avoid alcohol while taking it. If your doctor expressly stated not to drink on it, then I would follow their advice; but I don't think 1 celebratory 21st birthday...

I've noticed that when I drive, if I have my foot on the brake, that my leg will shake. Could be an effect of the steroids.

Thanks for the advice, and yes; I should be looking out for my health first. I just feel like I've been "taking time for myself" for the last year and a half. I'm tired of being broke and dependent on my parents (thank GOD they are able to support their sick adult), and I'm getting antsy about...