Adrenals - just wondering

[Poshdog]

Hello to all. Taking 3.5mgs prednisolone (down from 15, 6 years ago) now noticing that I can take them later and later each morning thereby lengthening time between doses with no ill effects. Body does not like 3mgs but could above indicate that PMR is calming down and it is the adrenals that still need some help? Am I being overly optimistic? 🤔 xx

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

What do mean by body does not like 3mg? If you mean fatigue, nausea, lightheaded ness etc rather than PMR pain it could be adrenals stuttering.

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[Poshdog in reply to DorsetLady]

Light-headedness, fatigue but some stiffness in neck and shoulders and calves can ache!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Poshdog]

Mainly adrenals then and maybe not helped by moving furniture 🤦🏻‍♀️

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Certainly sounds hopeful! But as DL asks - what happens at 3mg?

[Poshdog in reply to PMRpro]

Replied to DL but could add that am moving furniture about!! Can almost hear your reaction!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Poshdog]

Is that real or virtual furniture????

The response to DL suggests that adrenals might be in the picture too - and at some point you have to get through that!

[Poshdog in reply to PMRpro]

Real - have the bruises to prove it!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Poshdog]

Twit!!!!! Get someone to help!

[Poshdog in reply to PMRpro]

I have! Just think I am still 21!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Poshdog]

I do in my mind/brain - the body disputes the matter though!

[Poshdog in reply to PMRpro]

🤣 too right!

[SheffieldJane]

Have you had a test to see whether your Adrenals are capable of producing cortisol? ( apologies if you have told us). What stops a further half mg reduction?

[Poshdog in reply to SheffieldJane]

Symptoms return - Light-headedness, fatigue, some stiffening of shoulders and calves ache. Not had test as GPs here appear to be hibernating. It is really trial and error and trying not to overstep the mark.

[SheffieldJane in reply to Poshdog]

You are going to have to push for a referral to an endocrinologist . At least you would have a better idea of where your symptoms are coming from. X