Itching induced by emotional stress whilst on low dose of Pred

[Exflex]

I’ve read some of the posts on itching brought up by the search engine. I’m tapering from 2.5 to 2mg over 5 weeks, currently just coming to the end of the first week. Ive noticed itching skin when placed under emotional stress (eg a recent scammer on FaceBook Market place). No pain, or if I do get discomfort in my arm as a result of sleeping on my side, it is controlled by Paracetamol.

I’m thinking it’s Adrenal inability to meet the challenge of life and that I should be ok to continue the current taper. This stage of tapering to low levels can be rather challenging.

Any thoughts? (Apologies if it has been discussed previously.)

[SheffieldJane]

I get that but for no discernible reason. I find E45 cream soothes it.

[Daffodilia]

Use Aveenocream to keep itching at bay

[Exflex in reply to Daffodilia]

The itching starts when under emotional stress so I believe it’s an Adrenal issue. I was sort of angling for a view on whether my reduction plan is going too far ahead of my adrenal glands recovering (I’ve read it being said it can take 12 months for them to respond reliably to cope with life’s ups and downs). On the other hand if you don’t reduce sensibly you could end up being stuck on steroids for a long time. I’m currently 2 years 8 months.