Predizone increase

[Seal49]

Wanted to know if ok to increase my daily prednisone if going on vacation. I'm slow reducing about 1/2 mg a month and currently at 8.5. I know I will be more active for a week and want not worry about a flare

[Bcol]

I don't think it's necessarily a good thing to increase just because you "might" need it in the future. I certainly wouldn't be tapering during this, or just before, this period though. Make sure you take extra Pred with you just in case. Even though you are going on holiday don't lose sight of the fact that you still have a serious systemic illness and try to keep your actvity to sensible levels.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Agree with Bcol - not a fan of the ‘upping just in case case scenario’, but do take extra with you in case they are required.

Even though you may be more active, just make sure you build in ‘rest’ times during the week. Enjoy.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Upping the dose "just in case" doesn't necessarily help prevent a flare, that will happen if it is going to and you don't "live within your means" so to speak. Take enough pred with you but remember that pred doesn't stop the disease process and your delicate muscles may protest at being asked to do too much and you develop DOMS - but DOMS is a different thing and more pred isn't the solution.

[Adaru531 in reply to PMRpro]

What is DOMS?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Adaru531]

In PMRpro’s absence -Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness -

healthline.com/health/doms

[Adaru531 in reply to Adaru531]

Thank you.