Tapering and feeling anxious

[Jomaur]

After nearly 2 years I have managed a week ago to taper down to 7.5mg Prednisolone daily. What has surprised me is how low and anxious I have started to feel. Somehow I thought that the lower the dose the better I would feel but this isn’t the case. Has anyone else experienced this and did it improve after a while.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Could well be you have got to the level where your adrenals need to start working again -see this link for more info -

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

It affects people differently, but it should get better, but can’t say how long it will take..however if you are getting really anxious, then please doesn’t do speak your doctor -there is help out there.

[Jomaur in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you for your reply. I have read the file you’ve mentioned and it is helpful. Sometimes it’s reassuring to see the things you’re experiencing written down to. realise other people have had the same things.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Jomaur]

Many have…;

[PMRpro Ambassador]

For some people, from about this stage the dose isn't enough to fully replace the contribution the adrenals should be making. Until the adrenal function starts to pick up you can feel the difference. Some people do experience anxiety with adrenal insufficiency - don't let it overwhelm you but speak to your doctor.

[Jomaur in reply to PMRpro]

Thank you.