Re: Just letting off steam...

[Guest guest]

Kim,

So sorry you are feeling so bad - and demoralized, too.

How about a few days of prednisone? Better yet, what about starting a

biologic?

No need to apologize for venting. That's one of the reasons we are here.

Not an MD

> [ ] Just letting off steam...

>

> I've been on MTX for 3 months. During that time I've experienced

> pretty severe nausea and exhaustion. But within 2 weeks of starting

> it I saw a marked improvement in my joints. I started it with

> severely inflamed hands (fingers/wrists), knees, ankles, and feet and

> intermittent involvement of my shoulders and elbows. I was very much

> a mess, barely able to walk and unable to write, shampoo my own hair,

> or hold a fork. The MTX did wonders for me. During the last month/2

> months of use I plateaued on it and my SED rate stayed the same, even

> increasing a tiny bit. But in comparison to how I was when I started

> MTX, I felt almost normal!

>

> The rheumy was concerned by my nausea, exhaustion, hair loss, etc but

> especially by the appearance of nodules on my arms which she did not

> see as typical rheumatoid nodules. While she didn't verbalize it my

> guess is they're nodultis probably brought on by the MTX. She made

> the decision to cut me off MTX cold-turkey.

>

> She's started me on sulfasalazine but of course I need to titrate up

> on it so right now I'm at a quarter of the eventual full dose. That

> will take me a month to work up to. And of course it might take 1-3

> months for the full dose to have effect.

>

> In the meantime, I feel like the main character in " Flowers from

> Algernon " . Each day I regress more. The inflammation is worsening,

> the pain is increasing, my mobility is lessening, the exhaustion is

> dragging me down. This is SO disheartening!!!

>

> I've worked really hard at having a positive attitude since the

> diagnosis but this is just depressing. My biggest fear is that I'm

> going to regress to the point that I started at AND that the

> sulfasalzine won't be effective.

>

> *sigh*... sorry to unload...I just needed to let off steam with some

> folks who might understand.

>

> Kim

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim!

I hope you are finding some relief soon! It is a very

frustrating process when a medication does not work.

I started with just Plaquenil about 2 years now.

Sulfasalazine was just added this past year. The

doctor advised me it could take 6 months to get into

my system to begin working properly. I started out on

2000mgs right away. Then, I caught bronchitis and had

to stop it for the three months I had that. I hadn't

thought the Sulfasalazine was working, yet when I

could not take it, my pain intensified and spread. I

got back on it at 3000mgs, and Enbrel is apparently my

next step in the process.

--- <Matsumura_Clan@...> wrote:

> Kim,

>

> So sorry you are feeling so bad - and demoralized,

> too.

>

> How about a few days of prednisone? Better yet, what

> about starting a

> biologic?

>

> No need to apologize for venting. That's one of the

> reasons we are here.

>

>

>

> Not an MD

>

>

> > [ ] Just letting off steam...

> >

> > I've been on MTX for 3 months. During that time

> I've experienced

> > pretty severe nausea and exhaustion. But within 2

> weeks of starting

> > it I saw a marked improvement in my joints. I

> started it with

> > severely inflamed hands (fingers/wrists), knees,

> ankles, and feet and

> > intermittent involvement of my shoulders and

> elbows. I was very much

> > a mess, barely able to walk and unable to write,

> shampoo my own hair,

> > or hold a fork. The MTX did wonders for me. During

> the last month/2

> > months of use I plateaued on it and my SED rate

> stayed the same, even

> > increasing a tiny bit. But in comparison to how I

> was when I started

> > MTX, I felt almost normal!

> >

> > The rheumy was concerned by my nausea, exhaustion,

> hair loss, etc but

> > especially by the appearance of nodules on my arms

> which she did not

> > see as typical rheumatoid nodules. While she

> didn't verbalize it my

> > guess is they're nodultis probably brought on by

> the MTX. She made

> > the decision to cut me off MTX cold-turkey.

> >

> > She's started me on sulfasalazine but of course I

> need to titrate up

> > on it so right now I'm at a quarter of the

> eventual full dose. That

> > will take me a month to work up to. And of course

> it might take 1-3

> > months for the full dose to have effect.

> >

> > In the meantime, I feel like the main character in

> " Flowers from

> > Algernon " . Each day I regress more. The

> inflammation is worsening,

> > the pain is increasing, my mobility is lessening,

> the exhaustion is

> > dragging me down. This is SO disheartening!!!

> >

> > I've worked really hard at having a positive

> attitude since the

> > diagnosis but this is just depressing. My biggest

> fear is that I'm

> > going to regress to the point that I started at

> AND that the

> > sulfasalzine won't be effective.

> >

> > *sigh*... sorry to unload...I just needed to let

> off steam with some

> > folks who might understand.

> >

> > Kim

>

>

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,

Thanks for your response!

I keep mentioning the biologic to my dr's but they keep putting that

off (without really saying why - I can't help but wonder if the hmo

has a policy to put them off as long as possible because of costs).

Part of the problem right now is that I was just switched to another

dr at the clinic and although I tried to tell her how severe my

symptoms were when I started all of this, she never actually saw them

herself.

The prednisone is out because I'm bipolar and not willing to risk the

possible side-effects that prednisone can cause.

I guess I just have to wait it out.

Kim

--- In , " " <Matsumura_Clan@...>

wrote:

>

> Kim,

>

> So sorry you are feeling so bad - and demoralized, too.

>

> How about a few days of prednisone? Better yet, what about starting

a

> biologic?

>

> No need to apologize for venting. That's one of the reasons we are

here.

>

>

>

> Not an MD

>

>

> > [ ] Just letting off steam...

> >

> > I've been on MTX for 3 months. During that time I've experienced

> > pretty severe nausea and exhaustion. But within 2 weeks of

starting

> > it I saw a marked improvement in my joints. I started it with

> > severely inflamed hands (fingers/wrists), knees, ankles, and feet

and

> > intermittent involvement of my shoulders and elbows. I was very

much

> > a mess, barely able to walk and unable to write, shampoo my own

hair,

> > or hold a fork. The MTX did wonders for me. During the last

month/2

> > months of use I plateaued on it and my SED rate stayed the same,

even

> > increasing a tiny bit. But in comparison to how I was when I

started

> > MTX, I felt almost normal!

> >

> > The rheumy was concerned by my nausea, exhaustion, hair loss, etc

but

> > especially by the appearance of nodules on my arms which she did

not

> > see as typical rheumatoid nodules. While she didn't verbalize it

my

> > guess is they're nodultis probably brought on by the MTX. She made

> > the decision to cut me off MTX cold-turkey.

> >

> > She's started me on sulfasalazine but of course I need to titrate

up

> > on it so right now I'm at a quarter of the eventual full dose.

That

> > will take me a month to work up to. And of course it might take 1-

3

> > months for the full dose to have effect.

> >

> > In the meantime, I feel like the main character in " Flowers from

> > Algernon " . Each day I regress more. The inflammation is worsening,

> > the pain is increasing, my mobility is lessening, the exhaustion

is

> > dragging me down. This is SO disheartening!!!

> >

> > I've worked really hard at having a positive attitude since the

> > diagnosis but this is just depressing. My biggest fear is that I'm

> > going to regress to the point that I started at AND that the

> > sulfasalzine won't be effective.

> >

> > *sigh*... sorry to unload...I just needed to let off steam with

some

> > folks who might understand.

> >

> > Kim

>

[Guest guest]

Kim,

Have you called to let the new physician know that you are struggling?

Your suffering is unacceptable, but the loss of control of the disease is

also an issue.

I'd ask about a biologic again. Ask for a specific reason why you haven't

been offered one. They work quickly, so, in your situation, they should at

least be discussed (especially since prednisone is out).

Not an MD

> [ ] Re: Just letting off steam...

>

> ,

>

> Thanks for your response!

>

> I keep mentioning the biologic to my dr's but they keep putting that

> off (without really saying why - I can't help but wonder if the hmo

> has a policy to put them off as long as possible because of costs).

> Part of the problem right now is that I was just switched to another

> dr at the clinic and although I tried to tell her how severe my

> symptoms were when I started all of this, she never actually saw them

> herself.

>

> The prednisone is out because I'm bipolar and not willing to risk the

> possible side-effects that prednisone can cause.

>

> I guess I just have to wait it out.

>

> Kim

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim,

I hate that you are feeling so down. I rally is hard to keep a positive

attitude when ya hurt like H***.YOu might wanna just call the Dr an let him

know you are suffering, maybe there is at least a temporary measure he can

give you until you can get up to a full dose of the new med. I will keep you

in my prayers.

Heidi M

On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 7:50 AM, <Matsumura_Clan@...> wrote:

> Kim,

>

> Have you called to let the new physician know that you are struggling?

>

> Your suffering is unacceptable, but the loss of control of the disease is

> also an issue.

>

> I'd ask about a biologic again. Ask for a specific reason why you haven't

> been offered one. They work quickly, so, in your situation, they should at

> least be discussed (especially since prednisone is out).

>

>

> Not an MD

>

> > [ ] Re: Just letting off steam...

> >

> > ,

> >

> > Thanks for your response!

> >

> > I keep mentioning the biologic to my dr's but they keep putting that

> > off (without really saying why - I can't help but wonder if the hmo

> > has a policy to put them off as long as possible because of costs).

> > Part of the problem right now is that I was just switched to another

> > dr at the clinic and although I tried to tell her how severe my

> > symptoms were when I started all of this, she never actually saw them

> > herself.

> >

> > The prednisone is out because I'm bipolar and not willing to risk the

> > possible side-effects that prednisone can cause.

> >

> > I guess I just have to wait it out.

> >

> > Kim

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

, I did contact the new dr this week to explain my current status.

Today I went to the pharmacy for a new NSAID. I've been on Meloxicam

for 5 months and it seemed to work pretty well but she is switching me

to Sulindac (never heard of it before). On questioning the pharmacist,

she said that Sulindac and Meloxicam were virtually the same thing so

I'm not sure if this is going to make any difference.

If it doesn't I will definitely get much more assertive! The idea that

a change in therapy might cause long-term damage just because a dr

doesn't want to be aggressive is NOT acceptable. I've been asking

about the biologic since day one since the RA presented so

aggressively, with so many joints involved, and my RF was so high. I

can see damage in one of my finger joints but they won't order a new

x-ray on it.

Needless to say, I'm getting a tad bit irritated!

Thank you for your suggestions, as always.

Kim

--- In , " " <Matsumura_Clan@...>

wrote:

>

> Kim,

>

> Have you called to let the new physician know that you are struggling?

>

> Your suffering is unacceptable, but the loss of control of the

disease is

> also an issue.

>

> I'd ask about a biologic again. Ask for a specific reason why you

haven't

> been offered one. They work quickly, so, in your situation, they

should at

> least be discussed (especially since prednisone is out).

>

>

>

> Not an MD

>

>

> > [ ] Re: Just letting off steam...

> >

> > ,

> >

> > Thanks for your response!

> >

> > I keep mentioning the biologic to my dr's but they keep putting that

> > off (without really saying why - I can't help but wonder if the hmo

> > has a policy to put them off as long as possible because of costs).

> > Part of the problem right now is that I was just switched to another

> > dr at the clinic and although I tried to tell her how severe my

> > symptoms were when I started all of this, she never actually saw them

> > herself.

> >

> > The prednisone is out because I'm bipolar and not willing to risk the

> > possible side-effects that prednisone can cause.

> >

> > I guess I just have to wait it out.

> >

> > Kim

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Heidi,

See my post to - I have contacted my dr.

At this point, the discomfort is becoming the least of my issues. The

more I dwell on it the more irritated I get! LOL

We all know how the medical establishment loathes a pushy patient but

here I come! :-)

Kim

>

> > Kim,

> >

> > Have you called to let the new physician know that you are struggling?

> >

> > Your suffering is unacceptable, but the loss of control of the

disease is

> > also an issue.

> >

> > I'd ask about a biologic again. Ask for a specific reason why you

haven't

> > been offered one. They work quickly, so, in your situation, they

should at

> > least be discussed (especially since prednisone is out).

> >

> >

> > Not an MD

> >

> > > [ ] Re: Just letting off steam...

> > >

> > > ,

> > >

> > > Thanks for your response!

> > >

> > > I keep mentioning the biologic to my dr's but they keep putting that

> > > off (without really saying why - I can't help but wonder if the hmo

> > > has a policy to put them off as long as possible because of costs).

> > > Part of the problem right now is that I was just switched to another

> > > dr at the clinic and although I tried to tell her how severe my

> > > symptoms were when I started all of this, she never actually saw

them

> > > herself.

> > >

> > > The prednisone is out because I'm bipolar and not willing to

risk the

> > > possible side-effects that prednisone can cause.

> > >

> > > I guess I just have to wait it out.

> > >

> > > Kim

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Kim,

I find it hard to believe that Bipolar Diagnosis would prevent a Doctor from

putting you on predinsone? Did the M.D. explain why prednisone was NOT

recommended for people with Bipolar? Perhaps it was the meds your are on for

Bipolar are NOT compatible with the prednisone, but I have never heard of this

before. My own doctor said my ASTHMA & inflammation were his primary focus &

that if I cannot breathe I cannot function.

Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do.

- Wooden

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Dear Kim,

I find it hard to believe that Bipolar Diagnosis would prevent a Doctor from

putting you on predinsone? Did the M.D. explain why prednisone was NOT

recommended for people with Bipolar? Perhaps it was the meds your are on for

Bipolar are NOT compatible with the prednisone, but I have never heard of this

before. My own doctor said my ASTHMA & inflammation were his primary focus &

that if I cannot breathe I cannot function.

Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do.

- Wooden

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Yes many doctors will not prescribe prednisone for people with bipolar. It

can set you

off into a very bad mania. My mother is bipolar and she cannot take it.

Jolene

In a message dated 3/20/2008 9:50:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

ladygoofycat27@... writes:

Dear Kim,

I find it hard to believe that Bipolar Diagnosis would prevent a Doctor from

putting you on predinsone? Did the M.D. explain why prednisone was NOT

recommended for people with Bipolar? Perhaps it was the meds your are on for

Bipolar are NOT compatible with the prednisone, but I have never heard of this

before. My own doctor said my ASTHMA & inflammation were his primary focus &

that if I cannot breathe I cannot function.

Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do.

- Wooden

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Prednisone and steroids can cause mood swings. Just

like for people with severe anxiety disorders, it may

cause them to become more anxious. I have fairly bad

asthma but have only ever been given prednisone for it

once and that was because I had bronchitis with it as

well.

--- " M. Gellman " <ladygoofycat27@...> wrote:

> Dear Kim,

>

> I find it hard to believe that Bipolar Diagnosis

> would prevent a Doctor from putting you on

> predinsone? Did the M.D. explain why prednisone was

> NOT recommended for people with Bipolar? Perhaps it

> was the meds your are on for Bipolar are NOT

> compatible with the prednisone, but I have never

> heard of this before. My own doctor said my ASTHMA &

> inflammation were his primary focus & that if I

> cannot breathe I cannot function.

>

>

> Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what

> you can do.

> - Wooden

>

>

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My father is NOT bipolar (although my sister is) and he is on

hydrocortisone for addison's disease...that is, he is only supposed

to take enough to give him the levels of cortisol he doesn't make

naturally. He messed up his dosing, took 2 pills often to make up

for missing one, etc., and had a manic episode. Scary. Won't go into

too much detail, but I can verify that if you have a certain

biological predisposition, you have to be super careful with pred.

>

> > Dear Kim,

> >

> > I find it hard to believe that Bipolar Diagnosis

> > would prevent a Doctor from putting you on

> > predinsone? Did the M.D. explain why prednisone was

> > NOT recommended for people with Bipolar? Perhaps it

> > was the meds your are on for Bipolar are NOT

> > compatible with the prednisone, but I have never

> > heard of this before. My own doctor said my ASTHMA &

> > inflammation were his primary focus & that if I

> > cannot breathe I cannot function.

> >

> >

> > Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what

> > you can do.

> > - Wooden

> >

> >

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> >

>

>

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I don't know what post your're replying to, or what would be right for the

individual.

But Prednisone effects some people like an amphetamine ie: MANIC. Then, stopping

it can cause a deep plunge.

Katrina

>

> Dear Kim,

>

> I find it hard to believe that Bipolar Diagnosis would prevent a Doctor from

putting you on predinsone? Did the M.D. explain why prednisone was NOT

recommended for people with Bipolar? Perhaps it was the meds your are on for

Bipolar are NOT compatible with the prednisone, but I have never heard of this

before. My own doctor said my ASTHMA & inflammation were his primary focus &

that if I cannot breathe I cannot function.

>

>

> Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do.

> - Wooden

>

>

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[Guest guest]

On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:29:11 -0000, kattemayo wrote:

>

> I don't know what post your're replying to, or what would be right for the

> individual.

> But Prednisone effects some people like an amphetamine ie: MANIC. Then,

> stopping it can cause a deep plunge.

I can second that. I was put on Prednisone 2 years ago when my kidneys started

failing due to a Lupus attack. The first 2 weeks my mental state went from the

highest high to the deepest low in a matter of minutes. It was exhausting and

frightening. One minute I would be active and talking, discussing, next minute I

would be in tears and withdrawn. I quickly made decision and next I would doubt

every decision I ever made and wanted to go back on them. I was deeply in love

with my husband but the next minute I couldn't stand to be around him.

Luckily I had read a book about prednisone before I started the medication so I

knew what to expect, still it was hard to deal with. It drove my husband insane,

the dogs didn't want to be around me and even I hated being around myself.

I stuck it out though and the worst symptoms more or less went away in 4 weeks

but didn't disappear completely. I than switched, against the will of my PCP, to

Hydrocortisone and I never looked back. I'm still on it I use 2 x 20 mg a day

and up to 80 mg a day in stress situations.

Tip: Anyone who takes cortisone should wear a medical bracelet which states that

you use it. I times of an emergency it's critical that emergency responders

would know that and handle accordingly.

--

Portland, OR

[Guest guest]

That's good then. My doctor wont do it above 10mg.

Jolene

In a message dated 3/21/2008 9:18:17 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

renandstimpy3@... writes:

I have bipolar and have been put on prednisone more then once. Was on it

from may 06 to oct 06 and before that for asthma. I've been on dosages up to

20mg before.

Re: [ ] Re: Just letting off steam...

Yes many doctors will not prescribe prednisone for people with bipolar. It

can set you

off into a very bad mania. My mother is bipolar and she cannot take it.

Jolene

In a message dated 3/20/2008 9:50:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

_ladygoofycat27@ladygoofy_ (mailto:ladygoofycat27@...) writes:

Dear Kim,

I find it hard to believe that Bipolar Diagnosis would prevent a Doctor from

putting you on predinsone? Did the M.D. explain why prednisone was NOT

recommended for people with Bipolar? Perhaps it was the meds your are on for

Bipolar are NOT compatible with the prednisone, but I have never heard of

this

before. My own doctor said my ASTHMA & inflammation were his primary focus &

that if I cannot breathe I cannot function.

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I have bipolar and have been put on prednisone more then once. Was on it from

may 06 to oct 06 and before that for asthma. I've been on dosages up to 20mg

before.

Re: [ ] Re: Just letting off steam...

Yes many doctors will not prescribe prednisone for people with bipolar. It

can set you

off into a very bad mania. My mother is bipolar and she cannot take it.

Jolene

In a message dated 3/20/2008 9:50:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

ladygoofycat27@... writes:

Dear Kim,

I find it hard to believe that Bipolar Diagnosis would prevent a Doctor from

putting you on predinsone? Did the M.D. explain why prednisone was NOT

recommended for people with Bipolar? Perhaps it was the meds your are on for

Bipolar are NOT compatible with the prednisone, but I have never heard of this

before. My own doctor said my ASTHMA & inflammation were his primary focus &

that if I cannot breathe I cannot function.

Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do.

- Wooden

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[Guest guest]

I too am bipolar, but have not taken prednisone as yet. My doctor has no

experience with RA. I'm grateful for the info, as that's why I joined the list.

Louise Ann

[Guest guest]

Hydrocortisone is a different dose too. IE 10mg of HC is not the same as

10 mg of Pred..it's much less. HC is also closer in line with your bodies

steroid production. That's why it is used for 's and Adrenal

Fatigue.

Kate G

At 09:59 PM 3/20/2008, you wrote:

>My father is NOT bipolar (although my sister is) and he is on

>hydrocortisone for addison's disease...that is, he is only supposed

>to take enough to give him the levels of cortisol he doesn't make

>naturally. He messed up his dosing, took 2 pills often to make up

>for missing one, etc., and had a manic episode. Scary. Won't go into

>too much detail, but I can verify that if you have a certain

>biological predisposition, you have to be super careful with pred.

>

>

>

> >

> > > Dear Kim,

> > >

> > > I find it hard to believe that Bipolar Diagnosis

> > > would prevent a Doctor from putting you on

> > > predinsone? Did the M.D. explain why prednisone was

> > > NOT recommended for people with Bipolar? Perhaps it

> > > was the meds your are on for Bipolar are NOT

> > > compatible with the prednisone, but I have never

> > > heard of this before. My own doctor said my ASTHMA &

> > > inflammation were his primary focus & that if I

> > > cannot breathe I cannot function.

> > >

> > >

> > > Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what

> > > you can do.

> > > - Wooden

> > >

> > >

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Yes i so agree

Jolene

In a message dated 3/22/2008 12:35:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

queen_o_sheba@... writes:

_http://abcnews.http://abcnewshttp://abcnews.http://abchttp://_

(http://abcnews.go.com/Health/BipolarTreatment/story?id=4359690)

All steroids have the potential to cause mood swings and especially

manic episodes in people with bipolar disorder. Of course, it's not

guaranteed to do so, but I'm not willing to take that chance (and my

pdoc feels the same way).

I'll just go pop some more omega-3!

:-)

--- In _ @groRA-SUPP_ (mailto: ) ,

" Massey "

<renandstimpy3@ren> wrote:

>

> I have bipolar and have been put on prednisone more then once. Was

on it from may 06 to oct 06 and before that for asthma. I've been on

dosages up to 20mg before.

>

>

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: Jolenefive@. Fr

> _ @groRA-SUPP_ (mailto: )

> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 12:29 AM

> Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Just letting off steam...

>

>

> Yes many doctors will not prescribe prednisone for people with

bipolar. It

> can set you

> off into a very bad mania. My mother is bipolar and she cannot

take it.

>

> Jolene

>

>

> In a message dated 3/20/2008 9:50:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

> ladygoofycat27@ ladygo

>

> Dear Kim,

>

> I find it hard to believe that Bipolar Diagnosis would prevent a

Doctor from

> putting you on predinsone? Did the M.D. explain why prednisone

was NOT

> recommended for people with Bipolar? Perhaps it was the meds your

are on for

> Bipolar are NOT compatible with the prednisone, but I have never

heard of this

> before. My own doctor said my ASTHMA & inflammation were his

primary focus &

> that if I cannot breathe I cannot function.

>

> Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do.

> - Wooden

>

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http://abcnews.go.com/Health/BipolarTreatment/story?id=4359690

All steroids have the potential to cause mood swings and especially

manic episodes in people with bipolar disorder. Of course, it's not

guaranteed to do so, but I'm not willing to take that chance (and my

pdoc feels the same way).

I'll just go pop some more omega-3!

:-)

>

> I have bipolar and have been put on prednisone more then once. Was

on it from may 06 to oct 06 and before that for asthma. I've been on

dosages up to 20mg before.

>

>

>

> Re: [ ] Re: Just letting off steam...

>

>

> Yes many doctors will not prescribe prednisone for people with

bipolar. It

> can set you

> off into a very bad mania. My mother is bipolar and she cannot

take it.

>

> Jolene

>

>

> In a message dated 3/20/2008 9:50:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

> ladygoofycat27@... writes:

>

> Dear Kim,

>

> I find it hard to believe that Bipolar Diagnosis would prevent a

Doctor from

> putting you on predinsone? Did the M.D. explain why prednisone

was NOT

> recommended for people with Bipolar? Perhaps it was the meds your

are on for

> Bipolar are NOT compatible with the prednisone, but I have never

heard of this

> before. My own doctor said my ASTHMA & inflammation were his

primary focus &

> that if I cannot breathe I cannot function.

>

> Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do.

> - Wooden

>

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