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I just got over a difficult lupus flare. i'm on day 4 of prednisone 15mg. my symptoms area gone, but why am i so drained? prednisone usually give me energy.
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Fatigue: Fatigue is one of the symptoms of lupus and is one of the hardest to go away. I would not be discouraged over that but would continue with the prescribed treatment. You should start feeling better as you go.
Answered 10/17/2016
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