What causes cold sweats?

[Geology]

I’ve been taking Prednisolone for PMR since May 2021. I’ve been very gradually reducing and have been on 4mg for 1 month. I take the Pred at about 5am with yoghourt and banana. I had Covid 2 weeks ago. I didn’t up the Pred dose.

I have no PMR pain. I feel ok in the mornings but have high anxiety and irritability. I feel very weak between 2pm and 6pm. Then I feel better. I sometimes get cold sweats and have to sit down and drink water. At night, I feel hot.

Do you think afternoon weakness, cold sweats, overheating at night and anxiety are linked to reducing Prednisolone? Should I change when I take Prednisolone?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Would say st the level you are at, it’s more likely adrenals struggling -all you describe is pretty typical of that…

The only way to nudge adrenals into waking up it a very slow taper, small steps, time, patience and TLC.

Maybe have a look at this - things will get better but can’t tell you when -

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[PMRpro Ambassador]

I agree with DorsetLady - those are all typical symptoms experienced at low doses of pred when the adrenal glands need to wake up but are lagging behind.