Prednisone useage by WLS people

February 8, 2004

Hello;

some of you may remember me asking for advice when I developed a rare auto

immune disease in Sept. called polymyositis/dermamyositis which effected my skin

and my muscles. I have been guided to a number of incredible healers and I am

feeling great now and my labs are perfect. However, I am trying to wean myself

from prednisone (under the care of three excellent physicians and the advise of

a number of alternative healers.) At the WLS support group the other night, a

number of those who had had bowel obstructions were amazed that I had been put

on Prednisone, considering I had a r-n-y 18 months ago. They said that it has

been known to cause ulcers very quickly. No one has mentioned that side effect

before.

I am going to see the doctor on Monday and will ask, but I am curious if any

of you had similar experiences or had information that I should share with the

medical staff. they determined that the auto-immune had nothing to do with the

surgery, just a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

They are weaning me from 40mg and I am now down to 25mg daily and taking 150

mg of azathioprine daily. The only side effect of prednisone has been intense

hunger, even though I have not gained any weight. It has really got my appetite

running full steam. I have not developed the round face and weight gain which

was a real fear after finally losing 120 pounds and maintaining a " normal' body.

Thanks for your input.

Judy H. , Author of over 20 books,

Parent Educator and Family Coach,

Personal Historian and Speaker/Trainer

Phone; judywright@...

" Finding the Heart of the Story in the Journey of Life. "

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