Short 5-day Cycle of Prednisone

Hi everyone, Im getting married next Saturday and although Ive been still bleeding all this time. Lately I have some cramps and some explosive type bms.

I emailed my GI saying I was concerned for Saturday and she suggested 2 things. To take a Fortasec the day of the wedding and to do a quick 5-day 30mg Prednisone cycle and then stop. She mentioned that if its 5 days there is no need to taper.

I have taken the first 30mg today but have a couple questions maybe you can help me with.

1. Have any of you done a 5 day cycle and not tapered and been fine?

2. I know prednisone and covid are not a good mix and although vaccinated I worry. However I did Google how long its in the system and from what I read, its eliminated from the body in about 22 hours is that correct? Meaning I should be ok for Saturday.

I know many will say a 5 day dose may not even be worth it but its all I can really do to try and even improve a little bit to be OK on this special day!

1Wish

I agree with the Poopmaster, no need to taper and ok to do a short burst, my GI has recommended same for some instances (not often). Agree also on the immodium, give yourself some reassurance and give your body the tools to use against BM. And , haaaaaaaa, try to minimize your stress for the upcoming day. Wake up that day, assure yourself that you will be fine and make sure to take lots of deep belly breaths, seriously.

Congrats!

---52 yo fem, dx 17 years ago, remission for years, wicked flare finally tamed by Xeljanz.