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Old 12-04-2009, 01:06 PM
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first, it's great that you are doing so well on the prednisone.

and most likely you will do even better, once you have a good night sleep.


prednisone can cause insomnia, but those are things that can help (if you haven't done them yet)-

take the prednisone in the early hours of the morning. try even 6:00 AM.

try to have a relaxed evening and relaxed enviroment in your bed-room, with a sort of "fixed" schedule (like we do with our little kids, where they have a certain routine each night).

try to eat a light meal for dinner, with a sip of alcohol ( I am talking about a small sip or two, if it is not contraindicated for other reasons, no more).


and hopefully your dose will be gradually decreased and then it will get better.

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