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Excessive Tiredness, Body Ache, Low Grade Temperature, On Asthma Medicines. Advise?

35 year old female, 5 ft 8 inches, history of asthma , occupuation nurse ( home health). I have started to feel very tired, sleepy and now slight achy, neck , arms legs, stomach region. low grade temp 99.1, only med i take is albuterol inhaler . and was on prednisone for my asthma. i was also on antibiotics during the prenidsone treatment. i have completed by treatment about 3 days ago. no cough, no secreations. I have been drinking plenty of water. where should i start, need to shake this off, work on monday calls, as do with all healthcare professionals. please advise!!!!
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There could be many causes for extreme tiredness. In your case, it could be a result of prednisolone withdrawal. I hope your asthma is well controlled because inadequately controlled asthma can also cause excessive weakness. If above issues are not the reason you should take a complete health check with special emphasis on Hb, blood sugar and thyroid tests. Consult a pulmonologist for proper control of asthma-preferrably with inhalers rather than oral steroids(prednisolone)
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Excessive Tiredness, Body Ache, Low Grade Temperature, On Asthma Medicines. Advise?

There could be many causes for extreme tiredness. In your case, it could be a result of prednisolone withdrawal. I hope your asthma is well controlled because inadequately controlled asthma can also cause excessive weakness. If above issues are not the reason you should take a complete health check with special emphasis on Hb, blood sugar and thyroid tests. Consult a pulmonologist for proper control of asthma-preferrably with inhalers rather than oral steroids(prednisolone)