Legs thighs and calfs pain

[Seal49]

Legs thighs and calfs started hurting after reducing prednisone from 20.0 to 17.5 mg 3 days ago. Should I stay at 17.5 mg and give it more time to see if the pain diminishes.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Could be steroid withdrawal if it's come on that quick - that can replicate original symptom. It it is, then it should get better over the next couple of days, so I would hold fire on dose and see what happens - it it doesnt get better then you may need to return to 20mg... and in future maybe try a smaller drop.. what tablets do you have?

If 2.5mg they ca be cut [so long as they are plain white ones] to give you 1.25mg - but do also request 1mg - you will need them in time.

This link explains the difference between a flare and steroid withdrawal-

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

[Seal49 in reply to DorsetLady]

Currently cutting 5 mg in half. Guess I can cut the half in half again if needed. Thank you

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Seal49]

Had a feeling you might be, not sure 2.5mg are available in US…. So it’s be inclined to request 1mg…