Re: MethylPREDONISolone (Stiroids) prescribed for Newbie

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prednisone was a miracle drug for me.  I assume you will respond quite quickly.

Do not become dependant or over use it. It put me , along with celebrex in ICU

for

a week. Severe stomach bleed. However there are times the risk is necessary.

Good luck.

From: nwms3165 <nwms3165@...>

Subject: [ ] MethylPREDONISolone (Stiroids) prescribed for Newbie

Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 8:51 PM

Hi, Because of my first outbreak of stiff hands for 5 days straight I went to

clinic and doc prescribed above prescription for a six day course. last four

days of it I have had a bout of night sweats, really strong. I was suprised but

figure this is part of the prescription working. Has any one taken this med and

did you continue or is suppose to last for a while? Did it help you?

Thanks,

Norma from Texas

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Hi Norma: I have been on daily use of Prenisone for almost 6 years now.

For me, it has been a wonder drug. I can't go without it. I see my

Rheumy every six weeks, and have my blood tested each month. My blood

work is always good.

I have been in a med. induced remission since last Sept. I have no pain

or swelling from my R.A. My ankles are stiff some days, but that is it.

I take the max. doses of placquenil, Sulfasalazine, and MTX each day.

Right now I am decreasing my Prenisone from 10. mg. to 7.5 each day. I

am going very slowly to see if I can get off it at all. I am going

very, very slowly with the decreasing. Time will tell.

I hope my information helps. Wishing you pain free days ahead.

Hugs,

Barbara

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[Guest guest]

Norma,

Prednisone can help RA symptoms and make you feel wonderful while

you're on it, but it also has some very bad side effects. It can cause

diabetes, weight gain, osteoporosis, and other things. Low doses for

short periods are often necessary to relive the pain and inflammation

while waiting for a DMARD, such as methotrexate, to take effect.

What you have sounds like a dose pack, where the dose starts out big

and gradually dwindles down. The drug always has to be tapered down

and not abruptly quit.

Do you have a rheumatologist lined up?

Sue

On Jul 14, 2009, at 8:51 PM, nwms3165 wrote:

> Hi, Because of my first outbreak of stiff hands for 5 days straight

> I went to clinic and doc prescribed above prescription for a six day

> course. last four days of it I have had a bout of night sweats,

> really strong. I was suprised but figure this is part of the

> prescription working. Has any one taken this med and did you

> continue or is suppose to last for a while? Did it help you?

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> Thanks,

> Norma from Texas

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Sue:

I have made an appt with a Rheumy in two weeks. I am taking Celebrex that

has helped tremendously..I am starting to exercise and got a ball to squeeze. I

just today talked to someone

with my same symptoms and she got this 15 or so years ago. She is a hairdresser

and still works. She should be a spokesperson for RA. She was amazing.

Another words be tough, don't give up, take your meds no matter how you feel and

exercise..etc...she was super and I feel so much better. That is what a support

group does. Thanks you very much for your input. It will all be put to good

use. No steroids for now it is just Celebrex. Take care, Norma from Texas

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Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:58:52 -0400

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Thanks Barbara. I was told never to stop your meds. I have my first appt with

a Rheumy in two weeks and will take good care of my self. That is the key I am

told.

Everyone thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. Have a wonderful

weekend. Norma from Texas

From: bcreedon@...

Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:01:30 +0000

Subject: [ ] Re: MethylPREDONISolone (Stiroids) prescribed for Newbie

Hi Norma: I have been on daily use of Prenisone for almost 6 years now.

For me, it has been a wonder drug. I can't go without it. I see my

Rheumy every six weeks, and have my blood tested each month. My blood

work is always good.

I have been in a med. induced remission since last Sept. I have no pain

or swelling from my R.A. My ankles are stiff some days, but that is it.

I take the max. doses of placquenil, Sulfasalazine, and MTX each day.

Right now I am decreasing my Prenisone from 10. mg. to 7.5 each day. I

am going very slowly to see if I can get off it at all. I am going

very, very slowly with the decreasing. Time will tell.

I hope my information helps. Wishing you pain free days ahead.

Hugs,

Barbara