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Day two of raised dose prednisone

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Yesterday I was looking for input on my situation. I’m doing much better today. I raised my prednisone 5 mgs and I’m not suffering today. I did wake up very sore but so far no headache and pain has eased up. Definitely was in a flare because of coming off the Actemra. The doc should have told me to go up a little on prednisone when off the Actemra. She really should not have taken me off Actemra.

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Good, so pleased you’re feeling better today. Let’s hope it continues.

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Leeleep in reply toDorsetLady

I thought I was going to die or wanted to. It’s amazing.

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DianeA1

Continued success!

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Leeleep in reply toDianeA1

Thank you.

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SheffieldJane

Glad you figured it out and feel better now!

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Hollyseden

Glad your increase did the trick for you 😊

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Hindags

So good to hear you have responded so well to increased Pred. Dr. Should have known better. Yup.

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