Guest guest Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 I am writing because I don't think you will get an answer. Since I've been on this site, I haven't gotten an answer to my question!! Don't be afraid of that med. You are on it for such a short time. My husband said it did help him. He is also on thyroid meds and a beta blocker. Anyway, it sounds worse than it is, unless you have to be on it for a very long time. You have been through the mill!! We are trying to avoid surgery for his problem. Best wishes to you! MI **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 hi, chillicent, why did they have to fuse the 3 levels? marsha **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I have had back pain for many years. I have DDD and you know it does not get better. I got tired of the pain, the nerve block injections were not working anymore, walking was becoming difficult. I decided after weighing everything to have the surgery. I gave up some motion, movemment to get rid of the pain. I still have some pain, but it is managable now. I have to admit it was a tough recovery, but feel it was worth it. I am soon to be 58, and now am having nerve problem with my left side. So here we go again, with the meds and therapy. I still have not started the methylplrednisolone, still uncomforatable about taking it. Penny... BLEECKERST10012@... wrote: hi, chillicent, why did they have to fuse the 3 levels? marsha **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Hi ita - welcome to the group. Prednisone keeps me awake if I take it late in the day. It works well when I'm having a flare, but I don't particularly like the weight gain associated with it. Have you been recently diagnosed with RA? Have you been to a Rheumatologist yet? Hope to hear more from you.....Doreen I was just put on this med, and the bottle doesn't say anything about drowsiness...it made me very sleepy. Has anyone taken this and how did it work or not work for you? Maybe it's just me...I'm very sensitive to meds. ita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Hi ita, That med keeps me up for a long time! I'm able to clean my house, and do all the chores, that has been waiting for awhile. Everyone is different, but I hope it still helps no matter what. Good luck, and feel better, Tawny > > I was just put on this med, and the bottle doesn't say anything about drowsiness...it made me very sleepy. Has anyone taken this and how did it work or not work for you? Maybe it's just me...I'm very sensitive to meds. > > > ita > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Yes I did see a Rheumatologist and he diagnosed me with RA...but they seem to think that neither my FMS nor The RA are causing my symptoms...I just saw a Physical Medicine Doc and he is the one that put me on this med. He thinks I have a pinched nerve on my C7-C8 area, and that's what's causing my shoulder pain all the way down to my hand/fingers. I hope this works for me cause I'm losing it...not being able to make a fist for 6 months now...and the pain OMG! About the weight gain..is it that bad? Maybe I can go on a very strict diet? I only have to take it for 2 weeks...I was already trying to lose weight as it is. When it's not one thing it's another. ita > > Hi ita - welcome to the group. Prednisone keeps me awake if I take it late in the day. It works well when I'm having a flare, but I don't particularly like the weight gain associated with it. Have you been recently diagnosed with RA? Have you been to a Rheumatologist yet? Hope to hear more from you.....Doreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 In a message dated 7/24/2009 5:27:23 A.M. Central Daylight Time, javismommy@... writes: About the weight gain..is it that bad? Maybe I can go on a very strict diet? I only have to take it for 2 weeks...I was already trying to lose weight as it is. When it's not one thing it's another. > I'm on Prednisone tablets. I was on a heavy dose about 30 years ago for Crohn's Disease and I did gain about 30 pounds then. I craved crazy foods and I ate whatever I craved. I lost the weight after having surgery for the Crohn's and going off the Prednisone. This time, I think there is some fluid retention, which makes me about five pounds heavier. I haven't had the crazy cravings and am not continually gaining weight. However, I am unable to lose weight right now. dd **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222377105x1201454426/aol?redir=http://\ www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072 & hmpgID=62 & bcd=Jul yExcfooterNO62) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Have you tried acupuncture? ________________________________ From: juanita <javismommy@...> Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:30:00 PM Subject: [ ] Re: methylprednisolone  Yes I did see a Rheumatologist and he diagnosed me with RA...but they seem to think that neither my FMS nor The RA are causing my symptoms...I just saw a Physical Medicine Doc and he is the one that put me on this med. He thinks I have a pinched nerve on my C7-C8 area, and that's what's causing my shoulder pain all the way down to my hand/fingers. I hope this works for me cause I'm losing it...not being able to make a fist for 6 months now...and the pain OMG! About the weight gain..is it that bad? Maybe I can go on a very strict diet? I only have to take it for 2 weeks...I was already trying to lose weight as it is. When it's not one thing it's another. ita > > Hi ita - welcome to the group. Prednisone keeps me awake if I take it late in the day. It works well when I'm having a flare, but I don't particularly like the weight gain associated with it. Have you been recently diagnosed with RA? Have you been to a Rheumatologist yet? Hope to hear more from you.....Doreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 I think the weight gain from prednisone varies from person to person. If you continue to watch what you eat, you should be fine - especially watch your salt intake. I agree that when its not one thing its another. Another member once said that sometimes you have to weigh the good against the bad - weight vs pain. Have you been to an orthopaedic with your hand/shoulder pain? Sounds to me like you have an impingement somewhere. My Pain Management doctor did some EMG/NCS tests on me that helped to pinpoint some of my pain. I had carpal tunnel syndrome on both hands, had surgery and don't have the pain and numbness in my hands and fingers anymore. I've also had surgery on my shoulder to remove bone spurs from the humeral head and while I still have pain from the RA, I'm not getting that sharp stabbing pain that radiated down my arm anymore. Hope this helps. Wishing you pain free days ahead.....Doreen Yes I did see a Rheumatologist and he diagnosed me with RA...but they seem to think that neither my FMS nor The RA are causing my symptoms...I just saw a Physical Medicine Doc and he is the one that put me on this med. He thinks I have a pinched nerve on my C7-C8 area, and that's what's causing my shoulder pain all the way down to my hand/fingers. I hope this works for me cause I'm losing it...not being able to make a fist for 6 months now...and the pain OMG! About the weight gain..is it that bad? Maybe I can go on a very strict diet? I only have to take it for 2 weeks...I was already trying to lose weight as it is. When it's not one thing it's another. ita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 dd, It is very hard to lose weight with a chronic disease, taking these meds, and not able to exercise. I take flexeril for my neck and shoulder pain, and I could eat the house. So, when I take these type of meds, I watch what goes in my mouth. I'm on neurontin too, and haven't really had any weight gain with it. When I take prednisone, it really makes me eat, so I don't like to take it long. As for the fluid retention, you might ask your gp doctor for a water pill. I'm on one, and it does help a lot. Don't give up, just keep trying, I know how you feel, I struggle daily, Tawny > > In a message dated 7/24/2009 5:27:23 A.M. Central Daylight Time, > javismommy@... writes: > > About the weight gain..is it that bad? Maybe I can go on a very strict > diet? I only have to take it for 2 weeks...I was already trying to lose weight > as it is. When it's not one thing it's another. > > > I'm on Prednisone tablets. I was on a heavy dose about 30 years ago for > Crohn's Disease and I did gain about 30 pounds then. I craved crazy foods and > I ate whatever I craved. I lost the weight after having surgery for the > Crohn's and going off the Prednisone. > > This time, I think there is some fluid retention, which makes me about five > pounds heavier. I haven't had the crazy cravings and am not continually > gaining weight. However, I am unable to lose weight right now. > > dd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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