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What Causes Body Tremors After Discontinuing Prednisone?

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Question : I was on prednisone 20 mg twice a day for two weeks yesterday I took last half of pill... the whole time I was touchy and trembling .. I thought it would stop but Im still that way today
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Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Adrenal insufficiency unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Generally when prednisone is taken, even in reasonably high doses as was the case with you, for a period of less than 3 weeks (and then stopped) it does not result in this problem called adrenal insufficiency.

When I see someone like you in my practice, I order the following tests in addition to a thorough physical examination:

CBC
CMP
TSH
Free T4
HbA1c
25 hydroxy Vitamin D

I strongly suggest you seek prompt medical attention to have your vital signs (blood pressure and pulse, for example) measured to rule out any worrisome problem.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Body Tremors After Discontinuing Prednisone?

Brief Answer: Adrenal insufficiency unlikely Detailed Answer: Generally when prednisone is taken, even in reasonably high doses as was the case with you, for a period of less than 3 weeks (and then stopped) it does not result in this problem called adrenal insufficiency. When I see someone like you in my practice, I order the following tests in addition to a thorough physical examination: CBC CMP TSH Free T4 HbA1c 25 hydroxy Vitamin D I strongly suggest you seek prompt medical attention to have your vital signs (blood pressure and pulse, for example) measured to rule out any worrisome problem.