Has anyone e had a reaction after coming off steroids? I was on them for a few years 10mg a day and the it would increase for bronchectasis flare ups then back down to 10mg I have come off them slow reduce in dose over a few month the last tablet I took was in the beginning of October. Now I get really ratty and bad tempered do.t know why ? I have started oxygen 24/7 recently but can't understand why I am short tampered? Any help appreciated thanks xx
Steriods: Has anyone e had a reaction... - Lung Conditions C...
Steriods
short answer 123098,, yes, They can often play havoc with you, they do with me, on them or off them, mind you they can be a life saver at times,,
jimmy
Before you came off them were your adrenal glands tested to make sure they're working properly?
No they didn't test but it was reduced slowly maybe I should c the go about this thanks
Several yrs of continuous daily steroids even at 5mg can cause adrenal glands to wither. If so they may have a permanently reduced output &no amount of slow reduction will make any difference. I feel this should've been tested before you started reducing. As time goes on you may feel very tired & weak, and faint because of low blood pressure, so low it can be serious. Please see your gp urgently to be on the safe side.