How to Safely Taper Off Prednisone for Autoimmune Disease Management
Offered By: Connected Rheumatology via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover the safest method to taper off prednisone when managing autoimmune diseases in this informative 11-minute video. Learn why abruptly stopping prednisone can be dangerous and how to gradually reduce dosage to allow adrenal glands to resume cortisol production. Understand the importance of personalized tapering schedules based on duration of use and individual health status. Gain insights on communicating with doctors, managing expectations, and adjusting the tapering process as needed. Explore strategies for dealing with fatigue and other symptoms during tapering, as well as the necessity of monitoring bone and gut health for long-term prednisone users. Benefit from expert tips on alternate dosing to manage tapering difficulties and ensure a smooth transition off the medication.
Syllabus
Intro
Prednisone 101
Why you can’t just “stop”
How to taper prednisone
Dealing with the ups and downs
Bonus Tips
Taught by
Connected Rheumatology
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