Re: Information on Prednisone and its Side Effects

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Hello,

Have any of you had side effects from being taken off Predisone? I have been on

and off Predisone and Gleevic for the past 3 years and my longest bout with the

combination has been 10 months (Gleevic - 400 mg and Predisone started at 50 mg

and decreased to 5 mg) I am unable to do Gleevic without serious side effects,

so the doctors prescribed Predisone.

Since being off the Predisone for 2 months, I have aches and pains in my legs,

arms, fingers and feel that my legs are stiff. All this disappears when I take

an Advil. Now I am getting little lumps or bumps under my skin in my fingers,

hands and legs. These lumps are not along the lines of the lymphatic system

though.

Can any of you help me or give me some feedback on this matter.

The reason I am off Gleevic is that I am preparing to go on the new BMS trial

drug. I was diagnosed in June 2002 and still not in remission or close to it.

Love and Peace,

Rita