I am on plaquenil and prednisone. We had stopped the NSAIDs before decreasing prednisone. I am hoping that the plaquenil is starting to work. Thanks again for the support....
I appreciate your thoughtful response. I wouldnt make any medication changes without consulting my dr. I am hanging tight and waiting- if my symptoms subside then they are due to pred withdrawl/ if...
Thank you. Does that mean I should talk to rheum about increasing prednisone or stop taper? (really hating prednisone side effects). Will I trigger flare by "waiting to see"? Sorry if I sound...
Recently diagnosed w lupus by Rheum (2 months ago). Prednisone and plaquenil. Now on pred wean - how can I tell if symptoms (extreme fatigue, joint pain and swelling) are from lupus or from taper?!...