Started the steroids again after all

[madonbrew]

Spoke to my GP the other day and asked about starting the steroids & he said take them...lol, was probably because I could hardly talk 😂 I think I knew really because I was struggling for the week beforehand & my PF was starting to drop a bit ...although it doesn’t drop dramatically (as in I can’t follow the 50% and start steroids rule as I’d be in hospital at 60-70%)

He’s given me more to replace those. Now just waiting for the blood glucose to go crazy for the week!

Thanks for those of you who replied to my question about when to start taking steroids! It helped me...even just to ask the GP!

Dee x

[Poobah]

Hi Dee. I hope you feel much better very soon, and ride out the blood glucose surge.

All the best.

[madonbrew in reply to Poobah]

Thank you Poohbah 😊

I’ll just have to take more insulin.

Hope you’re doing ok too?!

Dee

[AirIsUnderrated]

Feel better soon, and I hope it doesn't mess up your blood sugars too badly.

[madonbrew in reply to AirIsUnderrated]

Thanks AirisUnderrated!

Just upping the insulin!

How are you doing now? Any more luck with your GP and sick note?

Take care& have a good day!

Dee x

[AirIsUnderrated in reply to madonbrew]

Good, I’m glad you’re experienced enough to know how to handle it. I haven’t been on pred since childhood and I have long forgotten how it made me feel.

I can’t remember who was having trouble with a sick note, but it wasn’t me. I’m the 6-months post-viral one who seems to have been transferred from my GPs’ surgery to my pharmacist. Recently started Fostair and getting on OK with it other than the odd trigger. 👍🏻

Thank you for asking!🥰

[mylungshateme in reply to AirIsUnderrated]

I'm the sick note one pahaha- got it in the end also got my first appointment with severe asthma consultant in thoracic on 7/10/20 following my lung function and hyperventilation tests last week! X

[madonbrew in reply to mylungshateme]

Hahaha 😂... I knew it was one of you! I’m so rubbish at remembering people!

Aww glad that you got your note & your appointment!!! And it’s not too long off either hey!! 👏

Thanks too...yes they totally mess with my blood glucose levels! But I think I’m gradually working it out with the help of my diabetes consultant! She’s amazing...bless her!

Take care hun!

Dee x 😊

[mylungshateme in reply to madonbrew]

Glad I'm not only one with head like a sieve 😂🤣. I honestly blame it on all the meds rattling around and lack of sleep! Haha. Hope your feeling better soon an no hypos after your highs. Vicious circle isn't it. I had G.D in 2018 so understand to some degree constant monitoring of B.M's changing diet/meds accordingly. Mine was only 9 months I salute you. X

[madonbrew in reply to mylungshateme]

Aww bless you!!! Yes, me too...blame the meds!!!

I just checked BM...29 😢 I just took more insulin!

Glad you only had to do 9 months!

[mylungshateme in reply to madonbrew]

Oh god is that your long acting one or nova rapid you just had to take? I'm so so lucky it was just pregnancy I have to be checked yearly for t1 as higher risk. Dr bit concerned I may have steroid induced diabetes gotta have skin swabs in week check is just pred acne as weird sores. Steroids an asthma have a lot to answer for!!!

[madonbrew in reply to mylungshateme]

It’s a rapid one! It’s always crazy on pred!

That interesting about your skin...I have had an angry face rash...on my chin& around my nose, and have just got steroid cream for it. It’s got lots better in 4 days of cream. But I also get manky pred acne! 😢

[madonbrew in reply to AirIsUnderrated]

Hahaha...Aww I’m terrible at remembering these things! I knew it was one of you two!!

Wow...that’s great you’ve managed not to have steroids since childhood! Long may that last!!! 😊

Yes, I am honk I’m gradually getting the hang of this insulin and steroid thing! 😳

You take care too!

Dee x

[madonbrew in reply to madonbrew]

Lol...now my predictive text is playing tricks...I think, not I think!!!

[madonbrew in reply to madonbrew]

Thonk

[AirIsUnderrated in reply to madonbrew]

I'm creasing up here! 🤣

[madonbrew in reply to AirIsUnderrated]

Seriously 😂😂😂😂 Believe me, I am Miss Ditzy her very self!!!

[mylungshateme]

Ahh Dee sorry your back on prednisolone ☹ go careful I know it affects you badly if I remember correctly. X