Steroids: I was a member 2 weeks ago but ive had to... - NRAS

NRAS

37,276 members46,139 posts

Steroids

Sammie48 profile image
13 Replies

I was a member 2 weeks ago but ive had to become a member again. Anyway i star mxt in january 2020. My rheumy has had me start 10ml of steroids per day which i started yesterday. Im absolutely exhausted, has this happened to anyone else ?

Written by
Sammie48 profile image
Sammie48
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
13 Replies
Lolabridge profile image
Lolabridge

Hi Sammie, welcome back.

Do give the steroids another day or two to work their magic. I think you will be feeling far less tired very soon and notice a reduction in your other symptoms. It's the RA that causes the tiredness, but it will improve as the disease comes under control. I hope the MTX will do that for you in the New Year but the steroids should tide you over until it takes effect.

Sammie48 profile image
Sammie48 in reply toLolabridge

Thank you but the tiredness started the day i took the steroids. Ive been flaring since june but think a call to my pharmacist may be in order

AgedCrone profile image
AgedCrone in reply toSammie48

It’s very unlikely to be the steroids....they usually hype you up.

But once you start taking the methotrexate don’t get lulled into staying on prednisolone.

Talk to your rheumatologist & try to get the correct dose of Mtx that will control theRA......rather than upping the steroids.

Sammie48 profile image
Sammie48 in reply toAgedCrone

Im only on the steroids for a few weeks

AgedCrone profile image
AgedCrone in reply toSammie48

That’s what a lot of people say.......it takes a LOT of courage to stop if the Dmard doesn’t work well!

nomoreheels profile image
nomoreheels

Welcome back Sammie. I would have thought it's the RD causing the tiredness (or fatigue). Having only just started the prednisolone yesterday you won't have had experienced their effect, give it a day or two & things will be different I'm sure.

Sammie48 profile image
Sammie48 in reply tonomoreheels

No ive been flaring since june but on monday i slept 6 hours straight that was after my 1st dose of steroids. Only been sleeping a few hours at a time before that

Pinkypie2018 profile image
Pinkypie2018 in reply toSammie48

Could be your body adjusting to the steroids, but enjoy your sleep while you can as steroids can keep you awake at night, I'm sure you will start feeling their benefits in a few days.

Sammie48 profile image
Sammie48 in reply toPinkypie2018

Ive called my specialist nurse. I am enjoying more sleep though lol

Pinkypie2018 profile image
Pinkypie2018 in reply toSammie48

We all definitely enjoy our sleep, I remember once I got my first steroid injection I slept loads for the first 3 days and it was just bliss lol, but the tablets I found do hype you up too much and its hard to switch off at night but it does take a few days to start working.

nomoreheels profile image
nomoreheels in reply toSammie48

Well, according to NICE sleep disorders are listed as a common side effect but I understand that as disruptive sleep not restful. If I was you I’d enjoy it while you can as you’ve not been sleeping well!

Monkeysmum profile image
Monkeysmum

Hi Sammie, I’ve had a few courses of steroids and generally they give me more energy, but with the last course I felt completely wiped out, and very weak in the legs. I couldn’t wait to get off them to be honest! Let us know what your nurse/pharmacist say, I’d be interested to find out.

Hope you feel better soon.

Sammie48 profile image
Sammie48 in reply toMonkeysmum

Hi

My specialist nurse called me and told me not to take anymore. Shes emailed my rheumy and will call me back

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Steroids

Hi. Can anyone help me with this problem. I have had RA for 25 years I'm on methotrexate 15mg a...
lucy40 profile image

Steroids

Hi All I have been on Benepali for 17 weeks now. I was advised by my consultant to taper off the...
Kazwilks profile image

Steroids

Hi everyone, I went to see the optician yesterday for an eye screening test due to taking...

Steroids

Hi, well I went for my first appointment with the rheumatologist last weds, he told me that I will...
CTrigss profile image

Tattoo /steroids

My rheumatologist mentioned I might need steroid injections into my feet/toes specifically (guided...

Moderation team

See all
KateL-NRAS profile image
KateL-NRASAdministrator
Donagh-NRAS profile image
Donagh-NRASAdministrator
Nicola-NRAS profile image
Nicola-NRASAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.