Have I done the right thing?

[MiloCollie]

Started pred 15 in April. Got down to 10mg 2weeks ago. Not felt great since then if honest but carried on. One night last week was sooooo tired I went to bed at 830 and slept til 0915. Felt better then for a few days but this last 3-4 days feel sore in hips back neck and shoulders - mainly back and extremely weak. Slept a lot but still rough so I took an extra 5 mg pred yesterday teatime and today I’ve put myself back on 15mg. From what I’ve read on here I can do this for a couple days yes??? I do struggle differentiating between a flare or overdoing it. Dorsetlady keeps me in check with her “rest” advice and I can honestly say this last week the heaviest thing I’ve done is hoover! It’s early in the day I know to feel different but I feel a bit better. Thanks guys xx

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Up to 7-10 days is fine. Has it helped yet?

There are lots of reasons for feeling rubbish and they aren't all PMR! But using the vacuum cleaner comes high on my list...

Don't forget that overshooting the dose you need will also let in symptoms. 11mg may have been plenty - 10mg may not and a couple of weeks is often long enough to see that effect.

[MiloCollie in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks PMR pro. My back as bad from being in bed so long but at the moment it seems to have helped. Lunchtime will tell the tale.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Hoovering always did for me! Still not good on my arthritic shoulder, but that’s another story… See this post - general into on flares part way through -healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

[piglette]

Very sensible increasing for a few days. Possibly going back to 10mg may be a bit much, if it is you could try 11mg for a while. Once the PMR sees the opportunity to show its ugly head, it will!!

[MiloCollie in reply to piglette]

Yes I agree. I’ll go back to 11 when I feel better.