Steroids 30mg

[LittleGamer]

Hey friends, I’m going through rough time. I have a chest infection which happened very quickly the doctor gave me antibiotics and steroids (prednisone). I have recently stopped taking my 1mg daily since my flare up/diagnoses. Now the doctor prescribed me 30mg a day! For a few days, which is a lot. That’s how much I was taking after I left the hospital after being diagnosed.

I really don’t want to take the steroids because I had really bad acne on a big dose before and other issues like stomach pains etc. Do you think it’s wise to carry on taking my 1mg and ignore the 30mg prescription? The thing is I don’t really feel like I have anyone else to ask and I feel like the doctor rushed me out quickly as they were busy of course……

[PMRpro]

It is standard practice now with severe chest infections. You are unlikely to develop bad acne on 5 days even at 30mg. It is a short sharp burst instead of a longer time at a lower dose which might be long enough to cause side effects. He gave it you because he felt you need it - it will get you well quicker.

[LittleGamer in reply to PMRpro]

Thank you, I appreciate your reply!

[Barbs52]

Hi, I’ve just started 30mg prednisone x 5 days with tapering back down to my base of 5mg for my lung disease apparently it’s standard practice. I hate steroids but if it does the trick I’ll persevere. Best wishes I hope you feel better soon 💐

[LittleGamer in reply to Barbs52]

Thank you very much, I have taken then so I will it will be fine 🥰

[MonicaT]

You will be ok on a 5 day dose. I know it seems scary but you wont be on it long enough to cause problems. Get better soon xx

[LittleGamer in reply to MonicaT]

Thank you I have taken them and I hope it will make me feel better ❤️‍🩹

[Oshgosh]

I’m so relieved to read that you’ve taken the steroids.

You need to get better asap.

I appreciate how you feel about steroids,I’ve been taking them for over 4 years.

If I try to reduce I get ill,

I’m hoping you’ll be feeling better soon.

You need to take the steroid with food,it helps me.

[LittleGamer in reply to Oshgosh]

Thank you so much, I wonder if coming off them completely has made things worse 🤷🏼‍♀️ but I was only on 1 mg and came off it about a week or two ago.

I will do and thank you for your reply,

Wish you all the best 💐

[Oshgosh]

thank you.

[loopy-lou]

My GP always prescribes 30mg prednisolone with antibiotics when I get a chest infection. This is what I have followed for the last 16 years. It is definitely worth following the medical advice given. I hope you feel better quickly x

[LittleGamer in reply to loopy-lou]

Thank you so much 😇

[Barbs52 in reply to loopy-lou]

Hi loopy-lou, I’m currently on 30mg x 5 days prednisolone for breathing difficulties and started tapering down. How do you taper down I’m trying 25 x 3 days, 20 x 3 days then down by 2.5 x 3 days (17.5) until I get back to my base 5mg. Do you do it for longer? I didn’t ask about the plan I just decided 🤷‍♀️ thanks 🌺

[DorsetLady in reply to Barbs52]

If you are only taking the increased dose for 5 days, you can safely drop back down to your usual 5mg without an issue.

[Barbs52 in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you 🙏

[loopy-lou in reply to Barbs52]

Hi Barbs, I am usually given enough prednisolone to do 5 days at 30mg,then I drop to 25mg for 5 days, 20 mg for 5 days, 15mg for 5 days, 10mg for 5 days then I drop back to my maintenance dose of 5mg. Occasionally, I have had a 5 day course of 30mg then I just take that for 5 days and drop back to my maintenance dose of 5mg. Would it be worth ringing your surgery for advice as you want to get better as quickly as possible. I never feel great when I am on higher steroids for lung issues but they do seem to work. I hope you feel better soon 🌷🌺x

[Barbs52 in reply to loopy-lou]

Loopy-Lou, thank you so much for your reply I appreciate the information but you’re probably right I should just ask 😅 I hate being sick but I hate steroids more . Best wishes 🌺

[LittleGamer in reply to Barbs52]

I just stopped taking the 30mg after 5 days and I didn’t come off gradually because it was a quick dose for 5 days but I’m not sure maybe you should ask the doctor

[Barbs52 in reply to LittleGamer]

Thank you so much for your reply I will ask just to be sure as you suggest 🌺

[soul22]

You would need to be tapered off 30 mg and 1 mg would be finishing dose.I'd ask more to taper down not adjust dose wouldn't worry re spots as temporary dosage.

Take with a medal in morning to make sure u sleep is Dr tip I was given

All best hope you feel better soon

[LittleGamer in reply to soul22]

Thank you! 😇

[soul22 in reply to LittleGamer]

Your welcome 🤗

[nottypical]

I don't think it'll be "a few days" - probably tapered off for maybe a year. Don't alienate the doc by not doing it, get a face to face meeting & explain your concerns. The side effects are extremely well known. Equally though steroids can be really effective within hours of first dose.

[LittleGamer in reply to nottypical]

Thank you! 🙏🏼