Need advice

[stanb]

Hi, I'm new on this forum and would like some help with my use of Prednisolone:

I started last November with 20mg daily (prescribed by my doctor to deal with PMR/inflammatory arthritis). I gradually reduced the dose to 6mg until mid-July when I started to experience much pain (a flare occurred?) after which a consultant recommended increasing to 10mg. This did not help and, in desperation, I increased to 15mg. I have not been able to contact the consultant again and am scared of the consequences of continuing with the higher level. Can anyone advise me please?

[tinmuning]

I think you are well aware that you shouldn't have altered the dose all by yourself in the first place. If you can't contact the doctor who originally prescribed to the medication, consult with another doctor. Prednisolone is a medication, among other meds, that should never be taken or altered without doctor's supervision.