Prednisone reduction pains
Good news is that I am finally down to ‘just’ 5mg of pred as of Saturday. Bad news is that I think the joint pain from the withdrawal is starting. I hurt my back pretty bad last week (read last post) and that still hasn’t improved. Add to that a pretty bad neck ache as well as pain the hands and ankles. I know it’s worth it in the long run, but why does it have to hurt so much? Went through this late last year and was bad then too. I have another 2-4 weeks at this level, then drop again. 2.5mg is not any better. blah.
I don’t like to complain (despite doing it a lot!), but this really interferes with my daily activities. And they are already far too few. Haven’t been for a walk for a week. Went to the post on the weekend, but back was hurting pretty bad just with that. Pain pills seem to do nothing. Guess I’ll have to up the dose or something. Can’t afford to slip further from less activity. And I also need to stop bending over! I keep doing this and one time I just won’t be able to straighten up! But either I drop something on the floor or someone else does, and I just can’t leave it there. I was outside a few days ago picking up trash and pulling weeds along the house. So stupid, but can’t stand it! Drives me crazy once I notice it and then it has to be done.
I’m also pretty bored. No TV to watch anymore as all the shows worth watching are over. Nothing to do here BUT clean, so what choice do I have? So frustrating!
