prednisone

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Harper:

Yes thank you I did see that in the book. I work or use to work in the

medical field and I just get soooo frustruted that docs ignore it when pts

say they are tired I think I was just letting hot air out, plus now they

have started me on immuran so I am trying to get use to that in my system.

Thanks for caring.

Glo

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>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: [ ] Prednisone

>Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 22:12:44 EST

>

>In a message dated 1/12/02 6:08:43 PM Pacific Standard Time,

>MadderGlo@... writes:

>

>

> > Ever since starting Prednisone I have been very fatigued every time I

>say

> > anything to my GI he says it is not due to the med or the AIH he claims

>it

> > is most likely due to hormornes. There is just some days i am so tired

>I

> > can hardly function. I am glad to hear there are others, what do your

>docs

> > say, do they think it is from the meds or AIH? Please let me know I

>think

> > I

> > am going crazy!!!!

> >

> >

>

>Glo from CA, did you see my posting a couple of days ago, which was

>excerpts

>from the Palmer book? It says, basically, that fatigue just goes with

>liver

>disease.

>Harper

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In a message dated 1/16/2002 1:45:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,

peach_1234@... writes:

> My PCP has put me on prednisone for the next month and a half (until I

> can get in to see the rheumatologist), to control my joint pain and

> get rid of my mouth ulcers (so I can eat!).

Mouth ulcers? Is this part of PA? I suffered with them for years and just

since I got on the meds I'm taking for the PA I don't have them. My mouth is

sore, but not with the ulcers. I've been supplementing with vit C and my

Rheumy has upped my folic acid up to 2 mg and I take a multi vitamin. Geez!

I take more vitamins than meds for everything else now! :-)

Smile,

Becky

[Guest guest]

- you sound like it could be stress that is a factor here as well (I

mean, who isn't stressed out right before their wedding) - along with the

prednisone, try to take some time out to relax - which I know is tough with all

the plans to be made, etc.

But for me, I have found that stress causes the PA to go crazy - pain, fatigue,

etc. - Unfortunately, I've never found ANYTHING to knock out my damn appetite!!

[Guest guest]

I've been taking prednisone since April and so far haven't noticed any side

effects. I took 60 Mg a day for 10 days then 40 Mg a day for 2 weeks then

dropped to 20 Mg a day for 4 weeks then I went to 10 Mg a day for 4 weeks and

have been taking 5 Mg a day ever since. I take multi-vitamin, 800 Mg vitamin E,

MSM, Gluclosamine Chondrotin (?spelling), and 500 Mg calcium daily also. I feel

great except I do have some morning stiffness and my left shoulder has been

bothering me a little for the last couple of days. I haven't noticed any change

in my appetite, haven't gained or lost weight and do not feel tired or fatigued.

I stay pretty active, usually walk 2 miles a day, do some floor exercises, and I

surf and Kayak too. I tried going off the prednisone but after a couple of days

I begin experiencing a lot of joint pain. I tried Motrin and it helped a lot

but not as good as the prednisone.

>>> peach_1234@... 1/16/02 8:07:31 AM >>>

My PCP has put me on prednisone for the next month and a half (until I

can get in to see the rheumatologist), to control my joint pain and

get rid of my mouth ulcers (so I can eat!). I was on prednisone in

November for the same thing and it made me extremely tired and lose my

appetite. I know this is kind of the opposite of what the side

effects are normally. Has anyone else had this experience? I am so

tired as it is and now that I'm back on steroids, I can't even make it

through a full day of work without hitting a wall. I go home and take

a nap but when I wake up (or rather drag myself out of bed), I am all

flushed and completely useless. I can't live like this, I have my

wedding in a month!

-

[Guest guest]

My understanding of prednisone is that it's a short term fix. I felt

awesome when I was on it in high doses but under 20mg it didn't help

as much for me. Ironically I was on it to begin with due to an

allergic reaction to Plaquenil.

I wish I could do half the things listed below. My fatigue is awful.

So many joints hurt. I get out of the house maybe every other day. I

am on MTX but can't take NSAIDs.

I'm on CA state disability right now. Applying for SSDI. Got rejected

on the initial application and am starting the recon.

I'm definitely getting depressed.

> I've been taking prednisone since April and so far haven't noticed

any side effects. I took 60 Mg a day for 10 days then 40 Mg a day

for 2 weeks then dropped to 20 Mg a day for 4 weeks then I went to 10

Mg a day for 4 weeks and have been taking 5 Mg a day ever since. I

take multi-vitamin, 800 Mg vitamin E, MSM, Gluclosamine Chondrotin (?

spelling), and 500 Mg calcium daily also. I feel great except I do

have some morning stiffness and my left shoulder has been bothering

me a little for the last couple of days. I haven't noticed any

change in my appetite, haven't gained or lost weight and do not feel

tired or fatigued. I stay pretty active, usually walk 2 miles a day,

do some floor exercises, and I surf and Kayak too. I tried going off

the prednisone but after a couple of days I begin experiencing a lot

of joint pain. I tried Motrin and it helped a lot but not as good as

the prednisone.

[Guest guest]

When my daughter was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1991, within a

year she was flat on her back, unable to walk or even lift her arm. She was

hospitalized and put on I.V. prednisone. That, along with daily physical

therapy, was the only reason she was ever able to walk again. Of course, we

know what the side effects are, but at the time (and before we knew about

the AP) this was the only course of action.

Ellen McCool

rheumatic Prednisone

> <<What is good about Prednisone:

> Used properly, over a very short period of time, effective in

relieving

> inflammation, swelling and because of that the pain that comes from it.>>

>

> Dear Lorraine,

>

> I've been taking micro doses since the end of December. The reaction I

got

> is that my swelling and pain is not so bad. My doctor says taking that

> small doses is

> safe. I take between 0 to 4 mgs daily. Our bodies produce 6 to 7 mgs

> every day. I am able to nip any upcoming flare in the bud.

>

> in Oregon

> AP since 11/04/1998

>

>

>

>

>

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Hi Ellen! Geoff Crenshaw here.

You wrote:

>> When my daughter was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1991, within a

year she was flat on her back, unable to walk or even lift her arm. She was

hospitalized and put on I.V. prednisone. That, along with daily physical

therapy, was the only reason she was ever able to walk again. Of course, we

know what the side effects are, but at the time (and before we knew about

the AP) this was the only course of action. <<

I think that's how most of us end up on Prednisone, and under the

circumstances we view it as a life-saver. I know I did, all the way to 85

mg/day for more than 2 years. But there's the rub, it goes from being used

to misused by the same physician in the blink of an eye; most often out of

the Doctor's own simple ignorance, and ours.

Geoff

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Hi Lorraine! Geoff Crenshaw here.

in Oregon wrote:

>> My doctor says taking that small doses is safe. I take between 0 to 4

mgs daily. Our bodies produce 6 to 7 mgs every day. <<

The doctors are by no means in agreement over this, not that historically

" Doctors in agreement " is necessarily a guarantee of anything good for us

patients. Some physicians say, as noted, the body produces 6-7 mgs of

cortisol daily (the natural corticosteroid Prednisone imitates,) still

others maintain the body produces only 3-5 mgs. The important point which

does not come through with such 'opinions' is this:

The human body adapts to change, maintaining " balance. "

If your body produces a total 7 mg of cortisol daily, and you take 5 mg of

Prednisone ONE TIME, you are going to get " extra " that day. Providing you do

not take it again, your body will continue its own production with only as

light down-drop following your artificial dose, which will come back up very

quickly.

But... and this but is H-U-G-E ...if you take say, 5 mg

every day, then your body is going to adapt by LOWERING

your natural production of cortisol to 2 mg, thus putting

you back at 7 mg daily.

This is the dirty little secret of ALL hormone " tinkering, " be it

prednisone, thyroid, estrogen, whatever.

If you made 7 on your own but start taking 7 artificially, your body will

shut off its own production all together - the plant closes due to

competition. If you continue to do this, after so long a time the body will

see the plant as a " community eyesore " and will begin dismantling it and

taking it to the scrap yard. At first what we see is the adrenal glands

begin to atrophy, they shrivel up like a prune, then eventually they get to

a point where the damage cannot be repaired, i.e., the plant has been shut

down, the production equipment moved out, and the entire facility is

recycled to make... cars.

Another facet in the stone is this: the human body does not produce XX mg of

cortisol all at one time; it produces truly micro doses, e.g., 1/100th of 1

mg, off-and-on throughout the day at varying levels as your needs dictate.

So when there is a bunch in the blood stream all at once (i.e., you took a

pill) and your body shuts down the factory, when the blood clears the

factory is still closed and, well... " Houston, we have a problem. " That's

right, bodily factories take time to bring online just like steel factories

do.

Prednisone is a very, very dangerous drug.

Geoff

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Prednisone weaning protocol:

http://www.healingyou.org/prednisone.html

NOTE: This site may be down for up to 24 hours from the time of this posting

so if you can't get in, wait a day and try again. I will post when the site

is up solidly, sorry for any inconvenience.

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

my brief experiences with pred is that it kicks in 4-6 hours after taking

it. And yes, like you I had really bad "morning after".

Ken and wrote:

First of all, I have to tell you that I am very sensitive to the effects

of

medications. I am doing a two week course of Prednisone--3 days at 5 mg,

3

days at 4 mg etc. I do not have experience with this drug and was just

wondering if anyone has felt what I am noticing. Aside from the fact that

my whole body seems to be in "low gear" through the day and then I have

a

burst of energy in the evening, I am feeling better pain-wise through the

day. However, each morning there seems to be a rebound effect in that the

pain is worse than the previous day (and worse than before I started to

take

the drug) until I take the Prednisone again. If this rebound effect is

true, then I can really understand why Prednisone is so hard to get off

of

when you've been on it for a long time.

(RA 25+ years, AP since Nov. 97)

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[Guest guest]

Exactly, it truly gives us a false sense of wellness, and remember it is

causing bone loss every time we take it. When I decided to eliminate the

Prednisone I got down to 5mg and then just stopped it . I did not have any

bad side effects other than having to get use to more pain. I am fortunate

to have a Dr. that has a heart for us with chronic pain so pain med is

available to me. It has been some time since off the Prednisone and I have

noticed the increased pain to have subsided. Good luck.

Lyndsay

RA 2yrs, AP since Feb 2002

rheumatic prednisone

> First of all, I have to tell you that I am very sensitive to the effects

of

> medications. I am doing a two week course of Prednisone--3 days at 5 mg,

3

> days at 4 mg etc. I do not have experience with this drug and was just

> wondering if anyone has felt what I am noticing. Aside from the fact that

> my whole body seems to be in " low gear " through the day and then I have a

> burst of energy in the evening, I am feeling better pain-wise through the

> day. However, each morning there seems to be a rebound effect in that the

> pain is worse than the previous day (and worse than before I started to

take

> the drug) until I take the Prednisone again. If this rebound effect is

> true, then I can really understand why Prednisone is so hard to get off of

> when you've been on it for a long time.

>

>

> (RA 25+ years, AP since Nov. 97)

>

>

>

> To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Christy,

I am sure it is a spooky time for all of you guys with

so much change fast approaching. Abbie is definately

at that age where the world seems to sit on your

shoulders. With the move, and the meds, it can seem

like to much, to many uncertanties out there. I do

remember all of this from when I was younger. And

believe me, she'll get through it, as long as deep

down inside she realizes and believes she has love and

support. 13...ugh...I'd never do that age

again...lol. Best of luck to you guys. I know it can

be hard.

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Christy,

I'm glad to hear that Abbie is feeling better,,,but sorry that she is

depressed. I saw my brother a few months ago,,and he has Arthritis,and

seeing him waddling around barely moving his hips made me so sad,for

Logan.So I know what you mean about her seeing herself in you. It just

makes it more real,to see someone you love in pain,also. As far as

insurance,,,that another story. Will it affect her meds?

Hope Abbie continues to have more good days.

Kim and Logan 5 Poly

[Guest guest]

Hi Christy,

What a rough time for Abbie and you! I hope that the planned dose kicks in,

helps Abbie continue to improve and that the dose can be low enough quickly

enough to avoid some of the side affects that Abbie must be concerned about. I

am sorry too that Abbie is so depressed - but we know that you are there for her

and hopefully things will pick up soon! Hang in there, our thoughts are with

you and Abbie.

Val

Rob's Mom (4,systemic)

In a message dated Tue, 10 Sep 2002 7:08:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, gazelle34

writes:

> Hi all,

>

> Just an update on Abbie. After much pain and stiffness as well as swelling in

new joints, Abbie is on a prednisone pulse. Since this is just 1 week post

Remicade infusion, rheumy is pretty concerned. She is on 40 mg for 4 days, 30

for 4 days, 20, and then 10 and 5 all for 4 days. Today is day 3 of 40 mg and

she felt pretty good. Her comment was, that she didn't have to waddle from her

bed to the bathroom this morning. But oh boy is she ever depressed. First to be

on the darn stuff after 3 months off, and second that she feels good. She is so

afraid that he will keep her on it. This weekend I did a major number on my

right thigh in a softball tournament, and now I am really hobbling. Apparantly

Abbie is taking a look at me and seeing herself. I feel so bad for her. Plus,

with my husbands job change and fast approaching move (mid October) to PA, she

is incredibly concerned that she will have to stop taking her Remicade. No

matter how much we reassure her that all will be okay. She understands just

enough about insurance to be dangerous. lol Sorry, just guess it was my turn to

vent. I'll move over now. NEXT!!

>

> Christy (Abbie, 13 systemic)

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim,

Glad Logan is enjoying kindergarten. Fun time. As for insurance, we don't have quite as good a carrier now, but they are still doing a good job. We will pay a bit more for prescriptions, and we are waiting to see what happens with the Remicade. With our old insurance we never paid a dime. The good news is that my husbands company picks up the first $30,000/year in major medical, and that is what the Remicade fell under with our old policy. So we'll see. We might get lucky again. We have found, however, that if you keep talking to the insurance company and the drs billing company, eventually the insurance will pay. Sometimes the dr needs to refile a different way for the insurance to agree, but it usually works in our favor.

Christy (Abbie, 13 systemic)

[Guest guest]

Georgina,

We won one and lost two. But the cause was great; a benefit for a guy I work with who was diagnosed with cancer.

To define how Abbie is feeling is rather tricky, because it is changing day to day. She didn't notice any improvement until day 3 of 40 mg. Day 4 was great. Then came day 1 of 30 (remember, 4 days at each amount). Not too bad, but not as well as the day before. Day 2 of 30 and she is fine except that her same old knee issue has cropped up again, and coming and going pains in her neck. Don't know what after school will bring today. What concerns me is that her knee is bothering her on 30 mg. If this doesn't do it, my understanding is the next step is an iv pulse with hospitalization. Guess we'll just see.

I am feeling much better by the way. The pain has gone down my legs, and is now in my ankles. I figure by Sunday, it will just head on out my big toes. lol

Christy (Abbie, 13 systemic)

[Guest guest]

Hi Christy,

I'm so sorry to hear that Abbie had to go back on the prednisone but ... happy to hear that she is feeling so much better, so quickly. Hopefully it will be just a temporary measure to get things back under better control. What happened with the Remicade?!? Abbie's been taking it for about 6 months now, right? I thought it was so encouraging when you wrote in with news that with the Remicade and MTX combination, she was able to come off the steroids. This setback must be discouraging for you guys, so I just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and I hope that Abbie will soon be having pain free days.

Aloha,

Georgina

PS ... Christy, I hope your thigh injury is feeling better. You didn't say whether you guys won or lost the game.

----- Original Message -----

From: gazelle34@...

Hi all,Just an update on Abbie. After much pain and stiffness as well as swelling in new joints, Abbie is on a prednisone pulse. Since this is just 1 week post Remicade infusion, rheumy is pretty concerned. She is on 40 mg for 4 days, 30 for 4 days, 20, and then 10 and 5 all for 4 days. Today is day 3 of 40 mg and she felt pretty good. Her comment was, that she didn't have to waddle from her bed to the bathroom this morning. But oh boy is she ever depressed. First to be on the darn stuff after 3 months off, and second that she feels good. She is so afraid that he will keep her on it. This weekend I did a major number on my right thigh in a softball tournament, and now I am really hobbling. Apparantly Abbie is taking a look at me and seeing herself. I feel so bad for her. Plus, with my husbands job change and fast approaching move (mid October) to PA, she is incredibly concerned that she will have to stop taking her Remicade. No matter how much we reassure her that all will be okay. She understands just enough about insurance to be dangerous. lol Sorry, just guess it was my turn to vent. I'll move over now. NEXT!!Christy (Abbie, 13 systemic)

[Guest guest]

Hi Christy,

I'm so sorry to hear that Abbie had to go back on the prednisone but ... happy to hear that she is feeling so much better, so quickly. Hopefully it will be just a temporary measure to get things back under better control. What happened with the Remicade?!? Abbie's been taking it for about 6 months now, right? I thought it was so encouraging when you wrote in with news that with the Remicade and MTX combination, she was able to come off the steroids. This setback must be discouraging for you guys, so I just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and I hope that Abbie will soon be having pain free days.

Aloha,

Georgina

PS ... Christy, I hope your thigh injury is feeling better. You didn't say whether you guys won or lost the game.

----- Original Message -----

From: gazelle34@...

Hi all,Just an update on Abbie. After much pain and stiffness as well as swelling in new joints, Abbie is on a prednisone pulse. Since this is just 1 week post Remicade infusion, rheumy is pretty concerned. She is on 40 mg for 4 days, 30 for 4 days, 20, and then 10 and 5 all for 4 days. Today is day 3 of 40 mg and she felt pretty good. Her comment was, that she didn't have to waddle from her bed to the bathroom this morning. But oh boy is she ever depressed. First to be on the darn stuff after 3 months off, and second that she feels good. She is so afraid that he will keep her on it. This weekend I did a major number on my right thigh in a softball tournament, and now I am really hobbling. Apparantly Abbie is taking a look at me and seeing herself. I feel so bad for her. Plus, with my husbands job change and fast approaching move (mid October) to PA, she is incredibly concerned that she will have to stop taking her Remicade. No matter how much we reassure her that all will be okay. She understands just enough about insurance to be dangerous. lol Sorry, just guess it was my turn to vent. I'll move over now. NEXT!!Christy (Abbie, 13 systemic)

[Guest guest]

Hi Christy,

I'm glad to hear that your leg injury is healing quickly. You're right. That softball tournament was, indeed, for a very good cause.

I hope that Abbie's doing alright. I can definitely understand your concern. For us, the higher doses of prednisone have always been able to stop things in their tracks. As much as I dislike Josh ever needing to increase his dose, it has always worked wonders for him. Let Abbie know that we're thinking of her and we'll be sending positive energies your way.

Aloha,

Georgina

----- Original Message -----

From: gazelle34@...

We won one and lost two. But the cause was great; a benefit for a guy I work with who was diagnosed with cancer.To define how Abbie is feeling is rather tricky, because it is changing day to day. She didn't notice any improvement until day 3 of 40 mg. Day 4 was great. Then came day 1 of 30 (remember, 4 days at each amount). Not too bad, but not as well as the day before. Day 2 of 30 and she is fine except that her same old knee issue has cropped up again, and coming and going pains in her neck. Don't know what after school will bring today. What concerns me is that her knee is bothering her on 30 mg. If this doesn't do it, my understanding is the next step is an iv pulse with hospitalization. Guess we'll just see.I am feeling much better by the way. The pain has gone down my legs, and is now in my ankles. I figure by Sunday, it will just head on out my big toes. lolChristy (Abbie, 13 systemic)

[Guest guest]

Dear nne,

Yes, the emotional stuff, like feeling

short and weepy will disappear as you are weaned down from the prednisone.

I’m only on 2.5 mg of prednisone now,

but still get weird aches that seem to move around. Previously, I was hyper,

sleepless and irritable and I was only on 30 mg prednisone then.

Hope you’re feeling better soon!

[ ]

Prednisone

I just started my treatment with Prednisone

(75mg) and Imuran (30mg) three

days ago. Just wanted to know if the way I'm

feeling already is common. I

had a hip replacement in June and it was really

doing well. Now I'm having

more pain there, plus pains where I didn't have

them. Back, arm, shoulder,

knee, etc. It just keeps moving

around. Plus, today I'm weepy at stupid

things and a little short. Also, my mind is

racing all of the time about

things I need to do, etc. Will these things

settle down after my body gets

used to taking the meds? My gastro thinks he

will only have to keep me on

the prednisone for 6-8 weeks and then just leave

me on Imuran. Any

thoughts? Thanks for your input.

nne

[Guest guest]

Thanks, . This is all pretty new to me, and this board is the most information I get from anywhere. Nothing like going directly to the source...

nne

RE: [ ] Prednisone

Dear nne,

Yes, the emotional stuff, like feeling short and weepy will disappear as you are weaned down from the prednisone.

I’m only on 2.5 mg of prednisone now, but still get weird aches that seem to move around. Previously, I was hyper, sleepless and irritable and I was only on 30 mg prednisone then.

Hope you’re feeling better soon!

-----Original Message-----From: nne Chandler [mailto:legalasst@...] Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 10:16 PM Subject: [ ] Prednisone

I just started my treatment with Prednisone (75mg) and Imuran (30mg) threedays ago. Just wanted to know if the way I'm feeling already is common. Ihad a hip replacement in June and it was really doing well. Now I'm havingmore pain there, plus pains where I didn't have them. Back, arm, shoulder,knee, etc. It just keeps moving around. Plus, today I'm weepy at stupidthings and a little short. Also, my mind is racing all of the time aboutthings I need to do, etc. Will these things settle down after my body getsused to taking the meds? My gastro thinks he will only have to keep me onthe prednisone for 6-8 weeks and then just leave me on Imuran. Anythoughts? Thanks for your input.nne

[Guest guest]

nne, crying is perfectly normal! You will cry one second and then laugh the next! Just goes with the meds. Also, prednisone is a terrible high. You can't slow down. Just be certain to take the meds in the AM! Otherwise, you won't sleep!

Hopefully, your joints will feel better! Heck, I could outdance anyone when I first started! Good luck.

Debby

[ ] Prednisone

I just started my treatment with Prednisone (75mg) and Imuran (30mg) threedays ago. Just wanted to know if the way I'm feeling already is common. Ihad a hip replacement in June and it was really doing well. Now I'm havingmore pain there, plus pains where I didn't have them. Back, arm, shoulder,knee, etc. It just keeps moving around. Plus, today I'm weepy at stupidthings and a little short. Also, my mind is racing all of the time aboutthings I need to do, etc. Will these things settle down after my body getsused to taking the meds? My gastro thinks he will only have to keep me onthe prednisone for 6-8 weeks and then just leave me on Imuran. Anythoughts? Thanks for your input.nne

[Guest guest]

You may not have any sides from the prednisone. For me, I had just lost 40 pounds by exercising, etc. It was wonderful. Then I was put on prednisone. For a couple of months, I was OK and could stay at the gym, but then the meds (not the prednisone) made me too ill to continue. And, yes, I gained all 40 pounds back. The worst thing is that I keep trying to lose it again and I am hopeful that it will come off bit by bit. For now, however, I am just going to have to be content to have the round face, back hump and look old and funny. BUT it can't make my laughter old and funny....I WILL still laugh.

Good luck!

Debby

[ ] Prednisone

Hi all,Hope you are all doing ok. I have a question or two about Prednisone. I'm going to have my LFT done today and then I'm gonna start on the Pred on Monday. What kinds of side effects have you experienced from this drug? Does it really make you "puff" up? I'm actually feeling pretty good and I wanted to know if the Prednisone will make me feel sick or anything. Thanks for your help.~

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

I had no problems with prednisone. I

started on 30 mg and worked rapidly down to 2.5 mg. I had no side effects other

than being a little hyper and sleepless at first and hungry. I did not gain

weight or get a moon face.

Good Luck!

[ ]

Prednisone

Hi all,

Hope you are all doing ok. I have a question

or two about

Prednisone. I'm going to have my LFT done

today and then I'm gonna

start on the Pred on Monday. What kinds of

side effects have you

experienced from this drug? Does it really

make you " puff " up? I'm

actually feeling pretty good and I wanted to know

if the Prednisone

will make me feel sick or anything. Thanks

for your help.

~

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

I had no problems with prednisone. I

started on 30 mg and worked rapidly down to 2.5 mg. I had no side effects other

than being a little hyper and sleepless at first and hungry. I did not gain

weight or get a moon face.

Good Luck!

[ ]

Prednisone

Hi all,

Hope you are all doing ok. I have a question

or two about

Prednisone. I'm going to have my LFT done

today and then I'm gonna

start on the Pred on Monday. What kinds of

side effects have you

experienced from this drug? Does it really

make you " puff " up? I'm

actually feeling pretty good and I wanted to know

if the Prednisone

will make me feel sick or anything. Thanks

for your help.

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