Could the fatigue, arm and leg weakness, pain, nighttime lightheadedness, and feverish feelings I am experiencing be caused by gradually stopping the steroid Wysolone after a seven-week treatment for a brain parasite infection (which I took with albendazole), or could they be related to my anti-seizure medication Brevipil, which I started after experiencing anxiety with Levipil?
What you are experiencing could indeed be related to tapering off the steroid Wysolone (prednisolone). After seven weeks of use, your body needs time to adjust, and steroid withdrawal commonly causes fatigue, muscle weakness, aches, and temperature fluctuations. Additionally, your new anti-seizure medication Brevipil (brivaracetam) can sometimes cause side effects like lightheadedness and fatigue as your system adapts to it. Please be reassured that these feelings are often temporary. However, because you recently treated a brain infection, it is very important to contact your doctor or neurologist to safely evaluate these symptoms and ensure your recovery is progressing well.