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Hi,

We tried predn. for the firsttime yesterday, and it worked wonders.

However, I just came across a post where someone experienced it

lowering their child's immune system? Has anyone elsy experienced

this? I just am thankful that doesn't usually pick up any other

viruses in addition to the . I can't imagine him picking up

everything else too!! Does anyone know if any longterm effects? We are

planning to try the oredn. for only 2-3 times. So far, we have only

noticed that he was a little more hyper than usual, and a bit more

emotional. I am though anticipating his next cycle to some sooner

(they were every 4 weeks, the last 2 have been every 3), I just hope

they don't come sooner than every 3!!

Thanks,

Olga Caserta

Staten Island, NY

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Hi,

 

Our experience is that does get sick more often while on Predisone. It

could be because of Predison lowering the immune system, or just bad luck, who

knows. In the past 2 months he had fever episodes every 2 weeks, and in between

he had bronchitis and and a virus which later became an ear infection. In the

summer he had a several viruses and ear infections as well, after taking

Predisone. Again, this could all be a coincidence, because we've had times when

he did not get sick while taking Predisone.

 

Ruthie

Mom to 3,

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I remember being told by my pediatrician that prednisone suppresses

the immune system so children who have an already compromised immune

system should not be treated with it unless it is absolutely

necessary. I dont know if your child has ever had his immune system

tested, but it might be a good idea just to rule out any other

underlying conditions.

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We did have 's immune system tested early on at 15 months or so, and he

all came out well. I think its the predisone and some bad luck with all these

illnesses we've had.

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I had my sons immune system tested as well because he would always

seem to get sick with cold symptoms every time he cycled. His immune

system was determined to be intact but left no explanation as to why

he kept getting sick. The most common virus for him seemed to be croup

which is usually treated with prednisone but the dr's did not want to

treat him with it due to all the unanswered questions. In my sons

case, we just got a diagnosis last week that he has an underlying

illness called leukopenia. This affects his white cell counts, so when

he cycles his counts drop making him more susceptible to illnesses. I

have yet to hear back from his pediatrician as to how they will treat

the next case of croup.

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Wow, I just read this post and thought maybe that is my answer. My

little girl (21/20 was diagnosed with earlier this year. She has

a terrible imune system and gets sick after each fever with a sinus,

ear, chest or throat infection. We than always have to treat her with

antibiotics and she just starts getting better before the next fever.

She has been on Prednisone twice for pnemonia and i am wondering if

this might be the cause? We ahve had her immune sysytem checked 2 times

and everything looks reasonably normal. She was also tested for

Neutropinia( which I was sure she had) but she doesn't have it. Does

anyone ellse know anything about it lowering the immune system?

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Hello,

 

I got this info from the following website regarding Orapred (predisone) and

weakening the immune system: http://www.drugs.com/mtm/orapred.html

 

Steroid medication can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to

get an infection or worsening an infection you already have or have recently

had. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the

past several weeks.

Hope this helps.

Ruthie

Mom to , 3,

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This is interesting. My daughter suffered 3 bouts of Thrush at the age

of 13. They were months apart. Her doc said that it only happens in

adults that have lowered immune systems. She only takes the pred in a

single dose (60mg) during an episode? I think it may just be the

entire disease? Anyone?

Marcie

New Jersey

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