Re: went to the rheum doc.....questions and prednisone

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, how long until you saw results with the prednisone. I do have age

on my side in that fact (I am 32) I know I do not want to use it as a long

term drug, esp since I am already overweight.

amber

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When they were first questioning my diagnosis they put me on 10mgs and it seemed

to help my knee inflammation very quickly. They didn't leave me on it for over

a month though because of my age and what it can do to bones. It can also a

full face look, bloating and weight gain (which when they do that is hard on the

joints). It's good she did something for the inflammation though while they

wait to do more testing. I know being diagnosed in some cases, is a long slow

process, but its good that they are starting something for you:)

amber michelle <ambermich@...> wrote: i went, i

really liked her. she took a good history, listened to me.

She checked EVERY joint for problems with range of motion, s/s of

inflamation, etc....half the doctors i have seen have never looked at

my feet yet other joints. She wants to get copies of the blood test my

reg doctor just did and then order me more test and xrays. she says i

do have an inflamatory arthritis but not sure which kind .... hence the

tests. She put me on 15 mgs of prednisone everyday for now and is going

to have my test done and have me back in 2 weeks.

does this seem standard?? she did more than most doctors combined

already... the prednisone...... is 15 too low of a dose to have

a " flare up " like this ??? when do u see/feel a difference with

prednisone ??? What else should i be concerned with on my next visit?

just seeing what the lab and xrays show?

amber

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Hi Amber:)

I began to notice the inflammation going down in about a week. The longest they

kept me on it was a little over a month and began tapering it down. They gave

it to me since my RF was negative to see if I responded and based on my

symptoms, if I responded they could tell it was inflammatory. From those I have

talked with that has taken it, it seems to be a pretty fast acting medication.

I hope it helps you feel better soon!!

ambermich@... wrote: , how long until

you saw results with the prednisone. I do have age

on my side in that fact (I am 32) I know I do not want to use it as a long

term drug, esp since I am already overweight.

amber

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prednisone works on me within one week. it is heaven......rita

Re: [ ] went to the rheum doc.....questions and prednisone

Hi Amber:)

I began to notice the inflammation going down in about a week. The longest they

kept me on it was a little over a month and began tapering it down. They gave it

to me since my RF was negative to see if I responded and based on my symptoms,

if I responded they could tell it was inflammatory. From those I have talked

with that has taken it, it seems to be a pretty fast acting medication. I hope

it helps you feel better soon!!

ambermichaol (DOT) com wrote: , how long until you saw results with the

prednisone. I do have age

on my side in that fact (I am 32) I know I do not want to use it as a long

term drug, esp since I am already overweight.

amber

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hi amber, im soo glad you liked your dr. see dont ever give up.. it seems like

you feel comfy with her so i would just so vent about anything & everything...

what shes doing is standard & alot more than some drs.would do!! amber the

prednisone will help tremendously!!! did she say how long you would have to be

on it? i recently had a bad flare & she put me on 10mg of pred. for one week,then

5/2 in a half for the next week,then now im back on my regular dose,which is 5mg

of pred...... i still have bad days but thats alright cuz i have a lil girl to

think about, not just myself!!! no 15 is not low of a dose for what your going

through,amber..... well for me amber it usually takes about 2 days or so but

then again everybody is different!! as for my point of view,i would ask; how r

my red & white blood cell count,cbc,(complete blood count). amber sometimes

x-rays dont show certain things especially if they r not looking for it... you

should maybe suggest a

nuclear study,where they check your whole entire body fom head to toe... i just

had one done & they found out, that i did not have spinal cancer PRAISE OUR LORD

AND OUR SAVIOUR!!!!!!!!!!!! also you have to ask the dr. of the long term use of

the pred. & what complications could happen not only physically & emotionally to

your body & dealing with the stress that comes along with horrible disease...

good luck,amber & things will be alright cuz people such as myself will keep you

in my prayers & in my thoughts.... god bless,melyndagamez 4/14/08

11:40p.m.central time

[ ] went to the rheum doc.....questions and prednisone

i went, i really liked her. she took a good history, listened to me.

She checked EVERY joint for problems with range of motion, s/s of

inflamation, etc....half the doctors i have seen have never looked at

my feet yet other joints. She wants to get copies of the blood test my

reg doctor just did and then order me more test and xrays. she says i

do have an inflamatory arthritis but not sure which kind .... hence the

tests. She put me on 15 mgs of prednisone everyday for now and is going

to have my test done and have me back in 2 weeks.

does this seem standard?? she did more than most doctors combined

already... the prednisone...... is 15 too low of a dose to have

a " flare up " like this ??? when do u see/feel a difference with

prednisone ??? What else should i be concerned with on my next visit?

just seeing what the lab and xrays show?

amber

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I am not sure how long the prednisone is for, I know I have to have more lab

work and the xrays done then go back to her next Friday so it will at least

be 2 full weeks of prednisone before I see her again. I was hoping for a

faster result from the prednisone. I have also went ahead as of last night and

increased my lyrica a bit. I just cannot get the 300 mg script filled yet, so I

took 150 in the am, afternoon and night to start off (might help to go slow

with the dizziness too). I just hope the prednisone shows some difference

soon. I am not sure how long I can stand this.......why are flare ups so

long???

it has been about 6 weeks now from when this started. I should be having fun

with my new baby but I can't. I am frustrated today after the bad evening I

had last night.

amber

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hi amber, hang in there things will be fine... the pred. does work but you have

to be patient.. i have learned that through my hub cuz he says i want the pain

gone like right now & yes its true cuz it hurts!!! girl lets not talk about age,

im 38 yrs young & have been on it for a while it just depends on the severeity

of your illness..... i did not want to use it for a long time but it HELPED ME

TO FUNCTION in my everyday life... so i will cont. & take the risks so that i

can live as long as i can, in every way i can for as long as i CAN!!!! i too am

overweight by 50 pounds but its hard to lose the stomach but if my hub does not

care & he LOVES me anyway, them my life is GREAT & i cant complain cuz IM

ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck,amber YOU CAN DO IT,MY FRIEND!! GOD

BLESS,MELYNDA 4/15/08 10:38P.M.CENTRAL TIME

Re: [ ] went to the rheum doc.....questions and prednisone

Hi Amber:)

I began to notice the inflammation going down in about a week. The longest they

kept me on it was a little over a month and began tapering it down. They gave

it to me since my RF was negative to see if I responded and based on my

symptoms, if I responded they could tell it was inflammatory. From those I have

talked with that has taken it, it seems to be a pretty fast acting medication.

I hope it helps you feel better soon!!

ambermich@... wrote: , how long until

you saw results with the prednisone. I do have age

on my side in that fact (I am 32) I know I do not want to use it as a long

term drug, esp since I am already overweight.

amber

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