Guest guest Posted December 16, 2002 Report Share Posted December 16, 2002 In a message dated 12/16/2002 6:02:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, Penelope@... writes: << My question is, has anyone taken Prednisone since wls and if so, did you have any kind of gastric problem related to it? If I decide to take the Prednisone, I will not start until tomorrow. >> Yes, I was on it for 21 days and did not have any stomach problems. Just as before WLS it causes great appetite, but it was effective and did it's job. I hate that stuff but for short term emergencies it does pull off miracles sometimes. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2002 Report Share Posted December 16, 2002 Hi all. Has anyone been on Prednisone since wls? Had new onset " profound " hearing loss in my right ear over the weekend. Went to the ENT today and was tested. Said that there is a " small window of opportunity " with the steroids that I can get my hearing back, but would have to go on the steroids starting at 80 mg and tapering down right away. Went over to the gastric doc and had them speak to eachother. Gastric doc really doesn't want me on the steroids with my stomach being so messed up right now (still don't know why I'm queasy all the time and wretching), but ENT told him that if I don't get on the steroids like right now, I will lose my hearing permanently. Gastric doc agreed, but not at all happy with this and gave me instructions on doubling up on the Nexium and Librax and to call immediately if anything should not feel right. My question is, has anyone taken Prednisone since wls and if so, did you have any kind of gastric problem related to it? If I decide to take the Prednisone, I will not start until tomorrow. When is New Year's Eve??????? Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2002 Report Share Posted December 16, 2002 > > When is New Year's Eve??????? > ********************* Oh Regina. Not soon enough. Hugs, in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2002 Report Share Posted December 16, 2002 Regina, I've done two 100 mg prenisone tapers (15 day courses) for asthma since my WLS. Other than figuring out what to do about the " hungries " that pred gives me, I had no side effects whatsoever. As for the hungries, I chewed Sci-Fit Teriyaki beef sticks until there was practically nothing left to swallow three or four times a day. My pouch was fine throughout. If it were *my* hearing forever vs. a sore tummy for a few days, I don't even know if I would be thinking about it. I'd be in line at Walgreen's. But that's me and you are the one that has to deal with whatever you decide. I'm pulling for you... Good luck either way. Ziobro Open RNY 09/17/01 Plastics 07/22/02 310/128/125 Here we go again Hi all. Has anyone been on Prednisone since wls? Had new onset " profound " hearing loss in my right ear over the weekend. Went to the ENT today and was tested. Said that there is a " small window of opportunity " with the steroids that I can get my hearing back, but would have to go on the steroids starting at 80 mg and tapering down right away. Went over to the gastric doc and had them speak to eachother. Gastric doc really doesn't want me on the steroids with my stomach being so messed up right now (still don't know why I'm queasy all the time and wretching), but ENT told him that if I don't get on the steroids like right now, I will lose my hearing permanently. Gastric doc agreed, but not at all happy with this and gave me instructions on doubling up on the Nexium and Librax and to call immediately if anything should not feel right. My question is, has anyone taken Prednisone since wls and if so, did you have any kind of gastric problem related to it? If I decide to take the Prednisone, I will not start until tomorrow. When is New Year's Eve??????? Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2002 Report Share Posted December 16, 2002 : Thanks for the info. It's really not a matter of a sore tummy for a few days vs. permanent hearing loss, it's a no brainer. It's just right now they're not sure why my stomach is still not feeling well. Have to have another MRI of the brain as the CAT scan was inconclusive. Gastro docs don't want to scope me or send me for any other tests until they're sure that this is not related to my head injury. Scheduled for the MRI on Thursday, but ENT wants me to start right away on the steroids. He is presently trying to get hold of the neurologist to get his ok on this and then will see if he can get me in for the MRI sooner. Tim is gone on a business trip until the 22nd so am all alone dealing with this and the kids. They're very good, but Leah is really starting to miss daddy. He's been gone since Thursday morning. So get to do all the yuletide stuff by myself. Have to go and put Leah to bed. She is driving me crazy, therefore, it must be bed time. Whose bedtime I don't know, but it has to be someone's, it may as well be hers. : ) Regina Ziobro wrote: > Regina, > > I've done two 100 mg prenisone tapers (15 day courses) for asthma since > my WLS. Other than figuring out what to do about the " hungries " that > pred gives me, I had no side effects whatsoever. As for the hungries, I > chewed Sci-Fit Teriyaki beef sticks until there was practically nothing > left to swallow three or four times a day. My pouch was fine throughout. > If it were *my* hearing forever vs. a sore tummy for a few days, I don't > even know if I would be thinking about it. I'd be in line at Walgreen's. > But that's me and you are the one that has to deal with whatever you > decide. I'm pulling for you... Good luck either way. > > Ziobro > Open RNY 09/17/01 > Plastics 07/22/02 > 310/128/125 > Here we go again > > Hi all. Has anyone been on Prednisone since wls? Had new onset > " profound " hearing loss in my right ear over the weekend. Went to the > ENT today and was tested. Said that there is a " small window of > opportunity " with the steroids that I can get my hearing back, but would > have to go on the steroids starting at 80 mg and tapering down right > away. Went over to the gastric doc and had them speak to eachother. > Gastric doc really doesn't want me on the steroids with my stomach being > so messed up right now (still don't know why I'm queasy all the time and > wretching), but ENT told him that if I don't get on the steroids like > right now, I will lose my hearing permanently. Gastric doc agreed, but > not at all happy with this and gave me instructions on doubling up on > the Nexium and Librax and to call immediately if anything should not > feel right. > > My question is, has anyone taken Prednisone since wls and if so, did you > have any kind of gastric problem related to it? If I decide to take the > Prednisone, I will not start until tomorrow. > > When is New Year's Eve??????? > > Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2002 Report Share Posted December 16, 2002 I've taken prednisone steroid does packs on several occasions for various things. Most recently was about 2 weeks ago, for back problems. I have never had a problem, but I've always taken them with something to eat just before or after, as prescribed. Jac mailto:jholdaway@... http://www.pictureitdigitaldesigns.com/ http://members.cox.net/xxxfarmpaints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2002 Report Share Posted December 16, 2002 Hi Regina, I was on Prednizone about 8 months ago for poison oak... I couldn't tell you the dosage, but it was one of those where you take a high dose at first and taper off. Other than making me grouchy and agressive-feeling, I was just fine YMMV of course... Good luck to you Regina, I'll be sending warm fuzzies your way. You have had enough trials for a busload of people this year ... Here we go again My question is, has anyone taken Prednisone since wls and if so, did you have any kind of gastric problem related to it? If I decide to take the Prednisone, I will not start until tomorrow. When is New Year's Eve??????? Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2002 Report Share Posted December 16, 2002 Thanks . I'm concerned about the cranky aggressive thing too. Was on Prednisone many years ago for asthmatic bronchitis and boy my moods flew in 1000 different directions. Don't need that around this time of year. But, basically back is against the wall and have to do this. Can't believe my stomach is still so messed up. Everything I eat, burns going down or it's constantly queasy. Blechhhh. Can't believe I started crying in front of the doctor before. Poor guy just didn't know what to do and is hugging me telling me everything is going to be ok. Can't remember the last time I felt like such a little kid that needed her mommy. Well, the cute young, male doctor was good in a pinch. : ) Thanks again, Regina apoplexy wrote: > Hi Regina, > > I was on Prednizone about 8 months ago for poison oak... I couldn't tell you > the dosage, but it was one of those where you take a high dose at first and > taper off. > Other than making me grouchy and agressive-feeling, I was just fine > > YMMV of course... > Good luck to you Regina, I'll be sending warm fuzzies your way. You have > had enough trials for a busload of people this year ... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2002 Report Share Posted December 16, 2002 Thanks . Doc's decided to pull the plug so to speak on the steroids for now. They've considered the risks and benefits and decided that my going deaf is not such a big deal for now. : ) Will wait another week and have another hearing test done and see if the loss has progressed. If so, then will start me on the steroids at that point. Should also know by then why I'm feeling so miserable in regards to my stomach. Always so much fun and only 8 more days until Christmas!!!! Regina NGBCPA1@... wrote: > In a message dated 12/16/2002 6:02:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, > Penelope@... writes: > << My question is, has anyone taken Prednisone since wls and if so, did you > have any kind of gastric problem related to it? If I decide to take the > Prednisone, I will not start until tomorrow. >> > Yes, I was on it for 21 days and did not have any stomach problems. Just as > before WLS it causes great appetite, but it was effective and did it's job. > I hate that stuff but for short term emergencies it does pull off miracles > sometimes. > B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Dear , I’m praying for you and your family and especially Kirk. Just know I care. I’ll check back in the morning. Cindy Cruz (mom to Seth and Ben, both mito) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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