Side effects after STOPPING prednisone? Please help!

I guess this isn't exactly a "success" story yet, but I appear to be coming through this stuff ok. Here's what happened with me: I have a long history of ear infections. I had two ear surgeries this year, April 29 and July 23. Both times I was prescribed prednisone, I think because of having had lots of infections, my doctor wanted to be sure I would heal well. Anyway I finished 12 days prednisone on August 3, so this is the 5th day I'm off it. I had 60 mg for 3 days, 40 mg for 3 days, 20 mg for 2 days and then 10 mg for 4 days. I'm wondering the same as you, when does this stuff completely leave your system? The first three days off prednisone, my legs were extremely wobbly, I had to hold on to things as I walked around. They would just buckle as I walked. Thank God, that stopped after three days. You're always wondering, is this permanent? Then yesterday, I had a very bad headache ( I never get headaches). So bad I couldn't move. I didn't associate it with the prednisone (having been off it for three days already), but now I know that's what caused it. So I took ibuprofen and after an hour and a half, finally the headache subsided. Then the shakes started. I was shaking uncontrollably and felt very cold. This went on for about another hour and a half. Finally it stopped too. At the end of it I started breathing really heavily, like I had to breathe hard with my whole body. My heart was racing like I'd just run a marathon. Before the headache I had a lot of sugar, we just had two birthdays in the family & I had a piece of cake plus some candied ginger (which I adore). I think the sugar triggered this reaction, where normally it wouldn't. I know sugar isn't good for me anyway ;) But with prednisone still in my system & my body still adjusting, I think that's what sent me into hyperdrive. Maybe it just drove my blood sugar up so fast, together with the prednisone still residual in my system..I don't know a lot about this stuff, it's so tricky. Anyway I'm now avoiding sugar like the plague & I think that will help me through this adjustment period. I hope this helps you and anyone else who's just ended prednisone.

Hi, I had an allergic reaction to Bactrim; hours after the second dose. My Dad ended up having to take me to the ER. My heart rate was 185 and rising, and I swore my heart was going to jump out of my chest. My gums and teeth felt like they were on fire. They are still sensitive after a week. I was sent home with prednisone and benadryl. I already have agoraphobia with panic disorder, but the anxiety I felt was really unreal. It has been 2 days now without the prednisone, and my arms and legs are shaky, and I feel nauseated. I am hoping this ends soon, but I also have a nasty headache in the sinus region. It just will not let up. I have been experiencing chills, and flu-like symptoms. My Mom thinks that it is all in my head. To the point that she called the doctor, and he prescribed me an SSRI. I am 28 years old, and know my body. I know I do not feel right. When will I feel half-way normal again?

HI, there...I just stopped taking it myself (for its anti-inflammatory uses) and was on a 6 day supply...It generally takes 60 hours after the last tablet to come out of your system, or almost up to 3 days...I agree, the side effects are maddening and you feel paranoid, achy, anxious, and restless. - CK