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On prednisone taper below 6 mg, can withdrawal symptoms simply be mini flare up of my lupus symptoms (pleuritic chest pain, muscles aches, etc)or no?
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Yes: Withdrawal from steroid treatment may take several "tries" before its successful! Don't be discouraged! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 11/24/2014
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