Vaccine

Hi everyone just got my appointment for the vaccine am on prednisolone on 15mg second week 10mg for two weeks then 5gm for 2 weeks also 6 sulfasalazine daily just wondering if anyone can tell me if I just keep taking them or should I phone the surgery

[bubblyalex]

I think you should check with your rheumy. So very glad you’ve got your appointment too 🥳👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Hidden in reply to bubblyalex]

Thanks bubblyalex will phone surgery just to be on the safe side

[bubblyalex in reply to Hidden]

I don’t imagine you’ll be told to stop but I guess you never know. I’m on 30mg pred so wondering about that I am. I wouldn’t be able to move if I stopped though.

[Hidden in reply to bubblyalex]

Hi there just got phone call from doc he said they actually recommend you get the vaccine if on steroids so thanks all 👍

[Lolabridge]

I have a letter from my Rheumy matron telling me not to stop Prednisolone. However I would ask yours for advice before you do anything.

[Hidden in reply to Lolabridge]

Hi Lolabridge just phoned surgery they are going to ring me back

[Christie22]

Rule of thumb with prednisolone is you simply cannot stop taking this drug a slow taper is essential . If you stop suddenly you can cause an adrenal crisis . Please talk to your Dr I ve had the vaccination and take prednisolone had no issues

[Hidden in reply to Christie22]

Thanks Christie22 for your reply doctor says to continue with medication 👍

[bubblyalex]

I’ve just been told to continue with pred and I am 30mg a day. They said not to stop it under any circumstances. Hope this helps.

[Hidden in reply to bubblyalex]

Thanks bubblyalex for reply yes doctor said to continue with my medication 👍

[Thebill21]

Hi Coisty I'm on Sulfasalazine & have been taking if for about 10 years. I'll try & answer your question. Usually, you reduce the dose slowly over a few week. Sometimes you stay on all these medications indefinitely as they work together. But, it's difficult now. I think it would be a good idea if you rang either your GP or Rheumatologist whichever prescribed this for you. I hope I've been helpful. Please take care keep safe & well. Good luck with having the vaccine.

[Hidden in reply to Thebill21]

Thanks Thebill21 for reply yes doctor got back to me and to just keep taking medication hopefully we will all be vaccinated and get our lives back🤞