Comments on: Abracadabra – knee flare be GONE!

By: pollyannapenguin

pollyannapenguin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:57:54 +0000

Thanks everyone! Lucybo, yes that sounds horribly familiar! I should be glad it’s only one knee in my case I suppose. I hope you get your appointment soon! Squirrel & RA Cellist, thankfully it’s a short pred taper so hopefully will be side-effect free. I should be off them completely in a week or two and I think I’m down to 5mg tomorrow and then until I stop. Carla – I think penguins waddle … so I seem to manage that with or without knee problems!

By: carlascorner

carlascorner — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:25:13 +0000

Oh, outstanding! Glad to hear you’re percolating again (or whatever penguins do). Do be careful and not overdo! Cheers.

By: R.A. Cellist

R.A. Cellist — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:54:34 +0000

Oh yes, the Pred is magical. As my Rheumy put it … “the side effects are not going to kill you, but they do need managing”. If you are on it for a short time then enjoy, and follow your dosage as recommended. However, if you are going to be on it for months/years be sure that you are taking as small a dose as you can and still feel comfortable, and get plenty of calcium. I seem to be sensitive to it and I am getting by on 7.5 mgs a day, hope to try going down to 5mgs in another week or two.

By: Squirrel

Squirrel — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:22:08 +0000

Brilliant news Long may it continue. Steroids can be magical things with occasional use!