Felt unwell last week - doctor visited and took urine sample which immediately tested clear. It was considered that I was suffering ‘stress’ as my husband had that day gone into hospital for heart surgery, It was suggested that I increase to 10mg Pred. Doctor telephoned me yesterday to say urine tested at Lab had shown infection and prescribed antibiotics. Could I immediately to 7.5mg - I had been at 7mg for 2 weeks - or should I reduce more slowly again?
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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer
You can go down to 7.5mg in one step, but the stress of hubby's operation is more likely to be the issue as much the infection - so if it were me I stick at 10mg for a few more days, say 5.
Hope hubby is okay.
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You should be able to drop back to the former dose if it is within 7-10 days and the only reason you went up was to try and deal with a perceived flare.
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