Help! Slept through. No Pred.. Pain and stiffnes!

[Oumaof2]

Slept through last night. (A rare thing)... Didn't have pred... Pain and stiffness in shoulders/arms bad this morning... I'm cross with myself as I'm two weeks into taper from 7 to 6.5... Second attempt which was going well.... All advice will be much appreciated... PMR dx February 2018

[Hidden]

Hi When do you normally take your Pred? I’d just take the dose l’d missed now & then take the next one at your usual time.

[Oumaof2 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for prompt response MrsNails, I'll do that.... Worried it may affect taper.... Everything crossed it doesn't....

Best wishes Lena 🌻

[Hidden in reply to Oumaof2]

Just put it down to one of those things & you can always delay your Taper by a day or two, in the scheme of things it won’t make a lot of difference.

Take Care Lena 🌷

[Oumaof2 in reply to Hidden]

You've put my mind at rest, thank you...

Hope you're improving....

Best wishes 🌻

[Hidden in reply to Oumaof2]

Thanks Lena, my eye’s still bothering me but l know it’ll get better & l’ll get used to it.

Take it easy today 🌷

[Oumaof2 in reply to Hidden]

Everything crossed it settles soon...

Stay cool today 🌞😎💐💐

[SheffieldJane]

My guess is that you will get away with this, we’ve all done similar things. If the symptoms persist, you could try a short boost of extra Pred and go straight back down after a couple of days. Try not to stress too much, that’s the big enemy.

[Oumaof2 in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thank you SJ... I'll give it another day, see if it settles.... If not, I'll take your advice....

I'll not do that again!

Thanks.... Take care... Lena 🌻

[PMRpro Ambassador]

I assume you took what you had missed as soon as you realised? Once it has settled it shouldn't affect the taper if it is going to work.

[Oumaof2 in reply to PMRpro]

Yes I did, along with paracetamol..

First time I've slept through for years!!! Perhaps it was my lovely birthday Italian meal I had yesterday😊 ... Sans Vino of course🥂

Thank you for your reply....

Best wishes Lena 🌻

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Oumaof2]

A splash of vino works wonders at times!

We’ve all missed a dose, but if you take is as soon as you realise there’s usually not much harm done!

Belated birthday wishes 🌷

[Oumaof2 in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you DL for advice and wishes....

Yes, I couldn't believe how much pain and stiffness there was!... Just shows how "good" Pred is....

If I don't have to increase again, I'll admit the meal and vino were well worth it😊.

Enjoy your weekend and stay cool...

Best wishes Lena 🌻

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Oumaof2]

Yes Pred is good.....we very often forget that...so maybe it does us good to be reminded occasionally!

So long as it’s not too often.

Take care.

[Oumaof2 in reply to DorsetLady]

Indeed!.. I'm not that far along the PMR road... In my grateful opinion, I will defend Pred usage to the hilt!... Especially after this morning's 'hooha'🙄... A one night only occurrence....

I just love belonging to such a supportive "great gang"...

Can I just add... Although I am now 72 I'm only 60+VAT....

I'll take it😂

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Oumaof2]

Snap! Must remember that one!

[Oumaof2 in reply to DorsetLady]

Its just a bit of fun, for a down day.... Will let you know how much 73 is worth😊

Take care 🌻

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Oumaof2]

60.83 years!!

Or 60 years plus 9 months, 2 and a bit weeks!! Approximately! Can you tell I’ve read the papers, done the crosswords and am now bored!’

[Oumaof2 in reply to DorsetLady]

Oh, you're on the ball here DL.... I'll take that number as well....

Re earlier txt, should have read avec vino. Not sans.... I'm blaming it on my late dose of Pred😋...

Take care 🌻

[Blearyeyed in reply to Oumaof2]

Priceless !😋😁😂😂😂😘

[borednow in reply to Oumaof2]

You have just made my day! Suddenly in my 60's (again). Cheers m'dear.

[Oumaof2 in reply to borednow]

You're welcome borednow.... Anything to lighten the mood on this journey 😄... Have a good Sunday... 🌻