Does anyone have prednisolone steroids and why ? Mine 5 mg take 6 daily was not told why or what I have them for many thanks

[Glitzdevil]

[JosieNeg]

Hi glitzdevil usually only given steroids when you have a flare up of COPD or infection and it's usually 30mg a day for 7 days and they open up all your airways to make breathing easier and give you an extra big of strength they always work for me. Hope this helps xxxx

[Jayenne in reply to JosieNeg]

It depends what your illness is, and the symptoms depend on how long you take them for. I've taken them daily for almost 12 months now, starting on 80mg a day and over time, reducing now to 15mg a day - my disease is Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis, and I take them to reduce inflammation in my lungs - this is permanent and irriversable but can be managed. If I were you Glitzdevil, I would be going back and asking why and what you are taking them for. I'm sure they're helping - besides the hunger, weight gain and sometimes 'manic' feelings!

Jean

[Glitzdevil in reply to Jayenne]

Deffo asking doctor on Monday Jean thank you xx

[Glitzdevil in reply to Jayenne]

I have emphysemia is that similar?

[Glitzdevil in reply to JosieNeg]

Thank you josie xxx

[Glitzdevil in reply to JosieNeg]

I have emphysema so makes sense one! My doc left practice so didn't understand fully thank you xx

[Glitzdevil in reply to JosieNeg]

Thank you Josie x

[Hidden]

Hi l am also on them but twice a day. Check out the paperwork in the packet, that usually helps. Better still consult the person who prescribe them as they should of told u. I suffer from bronchiolitis, and also take another drug along side this one.

[Glitzdevil in reply to Hidden]

Mine are for my emphysema I guess along with all my inhalers thanks pamilla xx

[phillips1]

Hi Glitz. There are several ways that doctors use steroids. If you have a chest infection they will usually give you seven days at 30mg as Josie says and sometimes combine this with an antibiotic as well. If the infection is really deep seated they may give you 30mg a day for three days then 25mg for three days then 20mg for three days and so on until you reach 5mg a day for three days. I hope this helps.

Bobby

[Glitzdevil in reply to phillips1]

I take 6 5mg once a day for seven days but seem to have them every week on repeats, thanks bobby xx

[grandadbrian]

That seems to be the standard dose during an exasperation. Apparently they give you a boost. I have difficulty sleeping whilst on such a dose.

[Glitzdevil in reply to grandadbrian]

I haven't felt a boost I slept nearly 42 hours over last couple of days. Thank you grandadbrian xx

[cofdrop-UK]

they're an anti inflammatory hun. Hope you feel better soon. cx

[peege in reply to cofdrop-UK]

As Cofdrop says, they are anti inflammatories. Px for all sorts of inflammatory ailments as well as our airways.

To be taken in the mornings preferably. I cannot take them myself.

edit: when I get px something I've not heard from I ALWAYS ask doc about it. Sometimes the px without checking your history ie nurofen 500mg when you have asthma and a weak stomach!

[Glitzdevil in reply to peege]

Is that the same for emphysema peg? xx

[peege in reply to Glitzdevil]

No I don't think so, but not positive. Please always read the leaflets in the pack. xxx

[Glitzdevil in reply to cofdrop-UK]

Thank you cofdrop xx

[Hidden]

Hiya Glitz,Steroids are usually given for a flare up of copd,or some other ailment you have.Usually the dose is 5mg 6 or 8 daily,Then wean off them if your on a high dose..They do have some side effects like insomnia and increase in appetite, but can be a godsend at times..Take care Laura

[Glitzdevil in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Laura that explains lack of sleep xx

[Hidden in reply to Glitzdevil]

Yea you certainly have the "munchies" on them,and your brain don't tell you when your full lol x

[vittorio]

Yes, they certainly increase your appetite ! I put on HALF A STONE when getting through my course - still , they did help, so the trick is battle with your appetite whilst taking them OR , as I did, cut down on food intake AFTER the course and get your weight BACK DOWN AGAIN !!! - good luck !

[FarmerD]

You should ask the person that prescribed them why they did so and what they expect the steroids to achieve that way you will be able to tell if the side effects are worth the trouble.I am on 20 mg per day on a permanent basis as they help me breathe.D.

[Glitzdevil in reply to FarmerD]

The doctor who prescribed them has left my practice grr xx

[Glitzdevil]

Thank you all for your help. Now understand a bit more, especially the insomnia but not for the loss of weight, guess that's down to stress as my partner is in late stages of kidney cancer, I'm his main carer. Krissy xx

[Hidden in reply to Glitzdevil]

Aww Glitz,poor you hunny having to go through all this! I have never known anyone to lose weight on steroids only gain,so probably stress hunny.All the very best to you both xx

[peege in reply to Glitzdevil]

Think you should go back to the GP practice Glitz, ask what steroids are for and tell them about your loss of weight.

[Colours23]

Steroids are very powerful drugs ,and it is irresponsible of your doctor to not tell or ask you if you want to take them,explain how they work and the side effects .

[Glitzdevil in reply to Colours23]

They haven't told me anything

[Hidden]

grandadbrian, what time of day do you take your steroids? I was advised to take them first thing in the morning to help avoid sleeplessnes.

[grandadbrian in reply to Hidden]

Yes I take mine first thing in morning, I only have sleep problems whilst on the 30mg dose, not with my maintenance daily dose of 4mg. I suppose in my case it must be too much of a boost.

[Bryju124]

This stream has cleared up several questions for me too, didn't understand why I haven't been able to sleep this past week and been on a bit of a high really got loads done around the house all thanks to those little white lighters x

[sharon18]

yes I have prednilone when I get a lung infection . don't rely like them as I get terrible side affects. good luck.

[Glitzdevil in reply to sharon18]

What sort of side effects the leaflet is too small to read

[stilltruckin in reply to Glitzdevil]

drugs.com/sfx/prednisolone-...

[PompeyBob]

You should have the prednisolone and antibiotics as a rescue pack for when you get an infection.