Uodate

[Uglow]

Apparently this below due to fractured vertebrae and Iv used sick day rules so on 20 mg from yesterday. How many days please. Relieved it’s not worse. Pain standing and walking is tough do keeping to minimum.

[SheffieldJane]

Have a look at the FAQs on sick day rules. In your own particular case you will need to seek advice from your own physicians.

[Uglow in reply to SheffieldJane]

Ok thanks he said do what you think is best! Lol not sure what is best tho’ but thanks.

[Uglow in reply to Uglow]

Just spoke to him again said ok stay on 20 mg for 3 days and drop back to old dose and see how you feel! Oh well

[PMRpro Ambassador]

No - he can't pass the buck to you!!!! You aren't trained to assess that sort of risk!

With a fractured vertebra the pain will last much longer than it is reasonable to take 20mg pred every day. Is that your GP? Do you have a rheumatologist and rheumatology nurse helpline?

[123-go]

SJ and PMRpro are right. You need to follow up with your doctor/rheumatologist. It's unprofessional to be told to 'do what you think is best' and so unfair to leave you in limbo. Lots of rest, Uglow.

[Bcol]

Appalling comment from doctor - what a cop out. Is there another doctor in the practice you can talk to?