Prednisone And Abrupt Withdrawl

I have been on 15mg Prednisone now for 10 months and my team of specialists want me to quit cold turkey will this cause issues for me? I tried to reduce down to 13mg a while back but suffered severe back oain and confusion after only reducing by 2mg...

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Lani --- i don't think its a good idea to go off Prednisone cold turkey. Your adrenal system needs to adjust slowly -- reducing by 11/2 to 2 mg a week would be better until your down to 5 mg. Then you might be able to stop cold turkey.

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I actually agree but today they went ahead and did it anyway so I am no longer allowed to have any prednisone.
My blood pressure has dropped and I tried to use a zimmer frame to walk with (because I was dizzy and light headed and the lower back pain was horrendous) and that was fine until I sat on the edge of my hospital bed waiting for my nurse. I blacked out and fell onto the metal frame of the walker (sheesh I am only 50!)
I was then told I wasn't allowed to use a frame to walk with but had to walk unaided.......

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Usually, if you've taken Prednisone for more than 21 days, it should be tapered to prevent complications that might arise from abrupt withdrawal.

Along with what you've already experienced, suddenly stopping it may also cause adrenal fatigue, headache, irritability, and nervousness.

How are you doing, now, Lani?

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