After 15 yrs of up and down on pred , I have been going through a bad time again since Dec , but remained on 4 mgs as inflammation markers Neg. However the month it has became worse , with all the classic symptoms . That have reduced my activity and ability to sleep well , my concentration has blown away , and I don’t trust myself to drive. I can’t garden or do my house work without spasm pain in my neck or lower back and hips. Again bloods Neg .
Dr Has suggested that this time it is fibromyalgia, but I am not convinced . Therefore I have taken it upon myself to use 15 mgs of pred for 5 days as a diagnostic tool , to see if all the symptoms disappear as before when I was on this dose. But is after 7 days there is no change I will return to my previous dose. This short burst will not affect my adrenal response.
please you knowledgeable ones , are you able to say if I was suffering from fibromyalgia, that my symptoms would NOT go away on 15 mgs of pred . I am not sure what the school of thought is on this .
I am aware that I am acting without recent medical advice , but using my past treatment regimen . And I do not advocate this for others.
advice will greatly appreciated. Sending wishes for better days for fellow sufferers