Taping down prednisolone

[Lily24]

Hi all,

My doc reduced my intake of preds to 5mg for 2 weeks and had asked me to stopped permanently now. Therefore, I'm only taking pentasa and Imuran (50mg - per day). Do anyone felt anything while stopping the preds? Did you guys have any effect from that? I'm just worried that my symptoms might be back again..Hope to get some advice from you all. Thanks..

 

[Isla]

Well he is tapering you because steroids are not good for you and are not meant for long term use. If your symptoms come back just as they were, that means your other medications are not working. At that point you would need to try different meds (and possibly be put back on the steroids) or in some cases, surgery.

But if your already on 5mg and not much of a change the chances are your medicine is working for you. Most people in active flares who's meds are not working usually can't take a dose less than 20mg.

 

[Lily24]

Thanks for the replies...Just feeling a bit scared that I might get my symptoms back because was living with it for 3 yrs without any diagnosis or medicines. Feeling better once I started on my medication 3 months ago and hope it works for me as I can't afford to go for Humira Injections and also scared for a surgery.

 

[Mazen]

Well I've had the same cycle for about 5 times since my diagnosis 3 years ago; I just started one last week back on 40 mg Prednisone. After stopping the prednisone I'm fine for a period ranging from 6 months to 3 years ..... So it's your luck. Hope you remain in long term remission on the other meds....