Lowering Prednisone is a Good Thing...Lowering Prednisone is a Good Thing

I am going with the notion that if I repeat something long enough, maybe I will start to believe it is the truth.

Of course, logically, I know that lowering my prednisone by any amount, let alone from 25mg to 20 mg like I did, is a very good thing. It lowers my risk of Cushing's Syndrome, osteoporosis (both of which I have, so lowering will help reverse both), diabetes, glaucoma, ect...but right now logic seems to be taking a backseat to the pain and general ickyness that happens every single time I drop my prednisone.

It is difficult to stay logical after having a wonderful, relatively low pain, high fun weekend. I went to Zoo Miami on Saturday and, even though I had to be pushed in a wheelchair, the weather was perfect, the animals were active, and my parents and I got to have a very nice impromptu lunch with my aunt and uncle who live in the area. Next time we go to the zoo, I definitely want to do the rhino encounter...anytime I am able to be up close with an animal like that makes me a happy girl!

Sunday my parents and I enjoyed more gorgeous weather and decent healthy feelings by going to an outdoor shopping plaza. We ate at Jason's Deli, which was so good, then I thought I went to heaven because there was a new TCBY near the restaurant and they now serve dairy-free almond milk fro-yo!! It tasted like the richest dark chocolate soft serve imaginable...so good!! We will definitely be going back there!! The shopping plaza also had a small farmers market that we were able to explore, which is always fun. I just wish it was larger or offered more fresh produce.

So on Monday, when my body registered the drop of prednisone and started spasming and sucking the energy from me like a vacuum, the disappointment I felt, and feel is palpable. I knew going into this that this is exactly how I would feel, but it hits me everytime like a ton of bricks. I don't think I can ever fully prepare myself for the onslaught of emotional upheaval after feeling well...even knowing I will be stable again in just a week, week and a half. With this kind of pain, it is going to be a long week or so...hence the mantra "lowering prednisone is a good thing...lowering prednisone is a good thing".