Guest guest Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Hi there, I don't think it is that high a dose. I take 50 - 60 when I have to. I am sure it is until she gets some relief. I hate prednisone but it sure works with the RA...actually sometimes i take it for asthma and it puts my RA in remission. I only take it periodically..... Corinne susanraeburdick wrote: > > That's a huge dose of Prednisone! I'm sure you know that. I hate that > I have ever had to take it and have managed to stay on low doses for > 20+ years not without damage but I'm concerned that they have Rxed > such a high dose for you. Is that temporary? > Suz > > > > > > I went to the rheummy today. The inflammation, stiffness and > fatigue are worse by the > > day. I can't believe this. My doctor told me to go on 40mg pred a > day and continue with > > the other drugs and Celebrex is okay if I need it. Wow, I'm in pain > for sure and it's getting > > hard to open my hands but I hate having to take all these meds. Boo > hoo (; > > > > > > LIsa > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I know it's difficult. & nbsp; Everyone's immune system is unique and different from everyone else's. & nbsp; What works for one, won't work for another and so on. & nbsp; It's very difficult to establish a cocktail that is specific to work for our immune systems. & nbsp; It makes it even more difficult when you have more than one disease or diseases that interlap. & nbsp; I know it often seems things are not working for us, but if you have ever been on a medication that you have to stop taking when ill that helps us (like a DMARD) I notice a huge increase in pain. & nbsp; I look at it as medications are allowing me to live a little less pain free of a life:) And take it one second at a time, one minute at a time From: Mimi & lt;mimi212@... & gt; Subject: [ ] Re: okaay... Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 7:39 AM I know what you mean about taking all of these meds. I asked my Rheumatologist about all that when he added Neurontin to my list. He said some of his patients take 4 different meds. Not too encouraging, but I guess that's the nature of this disease. I've had to resign myself to the fact of " whatever works " although there are days when I still question whether any of this is doing any good - especially when a storm front is moving in. One day at a time HAS to be my new motto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 hi you only have ONE LIFE TO LIVE, so do all you can, by all the means you can for as long as you can!!!!!!!!! we can complain & so forth but the pain is still there... SO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST!!!! god bless,melyndagamez [ ] Re: okaay... Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 7:39 AM I know what you mean about taking all of these meds. I asked my Rheumatologist about all that when he added Neurontin to my list. He said some of his patients take 4 different meds. Not too encouraging, but I guess that's the nature of this disease. I've had to resign myself to the fact of " whatever works " although there are days when I still question whether any of this is doing any good - especially when a storm front is moving in. One day at a time HAS to be my new motto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.