off pred…. Update

[Alazarin]

good morning all.

I have now been ‘off’ pred for 6 weeks. It’s been a bumpy ride. I started to have pain in my knees and thighs, which made walking and exercise difficult( never had this before). I took pain killers and reminded myself that the HPA triangle may not be up to speed. I started hydrotherapy, which has been fantastic , I love it. I have to constantly remind myself that it’s a slow journey to recover.

but, my energy levels are much better, no hot sweats, sleeping well.

pain levels are very up and down one day agony, next day pain free.

A friend suggested I work the adrenal and pituitary reflex points which can be done on hands and feet. I have been doing this daily, and my pain has diminished hugely. I am amazed, but being a pragmatist I am questioning. So am keeping a record of what activities I do and my body’s reaction, plus a note of pain relief and diet etc.

I just want to thank all wise beings on this forum, for the support over the years.

I’ll check in again with progress.

best wishes to all, keep going.

[SheffieldJane]

This all sounds very sensible. We’ll be rooting for you. It could be Osteoarthritis emerging from hibernation?

[Alazarin in reply to SheffieldJane]

yes Jane, am also thinking that. My back problem has woken up too. Steroids cover up so much

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Do write us a post about the adrenal and pituitary reflex points ...

I started aquafit at the recommendation of my physio - really useful but getting dressed afterwards is the worst bit! After a shower at home I just wrap myself in a big towel and sit in front of the computer to drip dry

[Alazarin in reply to PMRpro]

I agree, and I have to award myself a ‘wagon wheel ‘, ( conditioning from childhood swimming)

[Alazarin]

I will see if I can find a reference for the reflex points

[jinasc in reply to Alazarin]

Good, perhaps your friend can do a drawing?

[Theziggy]

duckduckgo.com/?q=adrenal+a...

[Alazarin in reply to Theziggy]

there the ones Ziggy, thank you. Although they do seem to vary in diagrams. I think the adrenal point is closer in to the palm. Maybe everyone is different.

But it’s free😀