Re: low dose Prednisone prescribed

[Guest guest]

I have been on prednisone for 3 years, started at about 15 to 20 mgs, then down

to 10 mg and 7 for the longest time. I did get the bloated face thing and

gained some weight but the relief it gave me was worth it. The bad news is that

I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis (most likely from the prednisone), so I

am trying to wean off....right now at 2.5 mg every other day. I think if you

are under 10mg they consider that relatively safe.

Sue

rheumatic low dose Prednisone prescribed

Hi, folks,

Dr, Whitman just prescribed a low dose of Prednisone in addition to

the doxcycline and zithromax that I take (on different days).

Prednisone makes me worry, but it's only 3 mg a day, M,, T, W. Th. I

took my dose this morning and feel better than I have for a long time

as it's been pretty painful, especially after I had to get off

Minocin. Has anyone else been on such a low dose of Prednisone, and

should I expect any of the side effects?

It's such a relief to be able to ask the group questions like this!

[Guest guest]

Sue, how long did it take to wean down from the 7mg to 2.5mg every other

day. I have just weaned from 5mg every day to 5mg every other day & it's

been a long slow process. I'm having great difficulty getting any lower.

_____

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of Sue Emrick

Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 3:02 PM

rheumatic

Subject: Re: rheumatic low dose Prednisone prescribed

I have been on prednisone for 3 years, started at about 15 to 20 mgs, then

down to 10 mg and 7 for the longest time. I did get the bloated face thing

and gained some weight but the relief it gave me was worth it. The bad news

is that I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis (most likely from the

prednisone), so I am trying to wean off....right now at 2.5 mg every other

day. I think if you are under 10mg they consider that relatively safe.

Sue

rheumatic low dose Prednisone prescribed

Hi, folks,

Dr, Whitman just prescribed a low dose of Prednisone in addition to

the doxcycline and zithromax that I take (on different days).

Prednisone makes me worry, but it's only 3 mg a day, M,, T, W. Th. I

took my dose this morning and feel better than I have for a long time

as it's been pretty painful, especially after I had to get off

Minocin. Has anyone else been on such a low dose of Prednisone, and

should I expect any of the side effects?

It's such a relief to be able to ask the group questions like this!

[Guest guest]

I already gave osteoporosis, though not badly, just over the line from

osteopena. I hope my doctor remembered this when he prescribed for me

or if I should call him back and tell him. I hope I don't have to get

off it because i had such a good day. W hat do people think? L.

On Nov 4, 2008, at 4:16 PM, P wrote:

> Sue, how long did it take to wean down from the 7mg to 2.5mg every

> other

> day. I have just weaned from 5mg every day to 5mg every other day &

> it's

> been a long slow process. I'm having great difficulty getting any

> lower.

>

> _____

>

> From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ]

> On Behalf

> Of Sue Emrick

> Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 3:02 PM

> rheumatic

> Subject: Re: rheumatic low dose Prednisone prescribed

>

> I have been on prednisone for 3 years, started at about 15 to 20

> mgs, then

> down to 10 mg and 7 for the longest time. I did get the bloated face

> thing

> and gained some weight but the relief it gave me was worth it. The

> bad news

> is that I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis (most likely from the

> prednisone), so I am trying to wean off....right now at 2.5 mg every

> other

> day. I think if you are under 10mg they consider that relatively safe.

> Sue

> rheumatic low dose Prednisone prescribed

>

> Hi, folks,

>

> Dr, Whitman just prescribed a low dose of Prednisone in addition to

> the doxcycline and zithromax that I take (on different days).

> Prednisone makes me worry, but it's only 3 mg a day, M,, T, W. Th. I

> took my dose this morning and feel better than I have for a long time

> as it's been pretty painful, especially after I had to get off

> Minocin. Has anyone else been on such a low dose of Prednisone, and

> should I expect any of the side effects?

>

> It's such a relief to be able to ask the group questions like this!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I was on 7mg. in June and then I started Enbrel (begrudgingly) anyway since

June I have been able to wean down to 2.5 mg every other day and starting next

week I will take it down to 2mg (fingers crossed)

Sue

rheumatic low dose Prednisone prescribed

Hi, folks,

Dr, Whitman just prescribed a low dose of Prednisone in addition to

the doxcycline and zithromax that I take (on different days).

Prednisone makes me worry, but it's only 3 mg a day, M,, T, W. Th. I

took my dose this morning and feel better than I have for a long time

as it's been pretty painful, especially after I had to get off

Minocin. Has anyone else been on such a low dose of Prednisone, and

should I expect any of the side effects?

It's such a relief to be able to ask the group questions like this!

[Guest guest]

Hi

 

I also  Dr. whitman too. I asked him to prescribe low dose prednisone for me

about 10 months ago. My inflammation was very high and I thought I need to lower

my inflammation to allow minocin to work. He prscribed 2.0 mg medrol  four times

a week. Actually It was helped me with pain. but I stop taking it after three

months. I didn't see side effects but I was afraid of side effects. so I stop

taking it.

soheila  

From: Beckman <beckman5@...>

Subject: rheumatic low dose Prednisone prescribed

rheumatic

Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 12:02 PM

Hi, folks,

Dr, Whitman just prescribed a low dose of Prednisone in addition to

the doxcycline and zithromax that I take (on different days).

Prednisone makes me worry, but it's only 3 mg a day, M,, T, W. Th. I

took my dose this morning and feel better than I have for a long time

as it's been pretty painful, especially after I had to get off

Minocin. Has anyone else been on such a low dose of Prednisone, and

should I expect any of the side effects?

It's such a relief to be able to ask the group questions like this!

[Guest guest]

Soheila,

I am thinking I better call Dr Whitman back and remind him that I

have slight osteoporosis. After you stopped taking it, did the

inflammation come back? Did it come back completely?

On Nov 4, 2008, at 5:06 PM, soheila A wrote:

> Hi

>

> I also Dr. whitman too. I asked him to prescribe low dose

> prednisone for me about 10 months ago. My inflammation was very high

> and I thought I need to lower my inflammation to allow minocin to

> work. He prscribed 2.0 mg medrol four times a week. Actually It was

> helped me with pain. but I stop taking it after three months. I

> didn't see side effects but I was afraid of side effects. so I stop

> taking it.

> soheila

>

>

> From: Beckman <beckman5@...>

> Subject: rheumatic low dose Prednisone prescribed

> rheumatic

> Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 12:02 PM

>

> Hi, folks,

>

> Dr, Whitman just prescribed a low dose of Prednisone in addition to

> the doxcycline and zithromax that I take (on different days).

> Prednisone makes me worry, but it's only 3 mg a day, M,, T, W. Th. I

> took my dose this morning and feel better than I have for a long time

> as it's been pretty painful, especially after I had to get off

> Minocin. Has anyone else been on such a low dose of Prednisone, and

> should I expect any of the side effects?

>

> It's such a relief to be able to ask the group questions like this!

>

>

>

>

>