What are the dangers of Prednisone ??

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Hi all,

Was wondering what all the fuss is about Pred. I've been taking this

drug the longest of any in the past. Which, if I remember, has been

the last 14+ years. The does has been up to 25mg and down to present

level of 5mg a day. I know if I don't take it for a couple days I my

joints let me know....so back on 5mg I go.

Yes, my last bone scan says (1-1/2 yrs ago)the bones are just starting

to thin, and got put on a Calcium pill.

BTW...I came down with RA in 1991 and been on to many different drugs

that I can remember all the names.

Now, on Enbrel and Pred. but the damage has been done to the joints

and can't work.

The swelling is way down to almost nothing but the pain is forever.

Thanks for the ear,