Update

[Numptybrain]

Hi everyone especially Dorsetlady who I promised to update. I seen my respiratory consultant today who is convinced the lowering of prednisone by rheumatologist to 10/5 daily ie 10 one day 5 the next has definitely caused my new right sided pleural effusion so he’s now increased prednisone to 30mg and I’m on a very slow taper as well as antibiotics, he now believes I definitely need immunotherapy asap . He’s sending email to my rheumatologist highlighting this as my recent CT scan of lungs is showing hardly any inflammation thanks to prednisone.

Thanks everyone

Wendy xx

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Thanks for update.. and best wishes. 🌸

[Numptybrain in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you so much, he wanted me in hospital to get pain under control as he thinks I’ve broken a rib after a fall on Saturday but they can’t do anything for broken ribs anyway and I’m already taking oramorph so I’m better with home comforts and infection free

Wendy xx

[PMRpro Ambassador]

All the best for your recovery.

[Numptybrain in reply to PMRpro]

Thank you