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Lilact•

7 years ago•6 Replies

Hi all is anyone on prednisolone and have osteoporosis

I am on 7.5 mg just wondering how it may be effecting my bones??

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7 years ago

Yes, I have Vasculitis, and was given very high doses of Pred. 40 mg in tablets every day and 5 1 gram infusions of Methyl pred. I have been reducing the tablets slowly (under instructions of consultant) and now take 5mg daily. I have Osteoporosis. During long‐term ( more than 3 month) use of steroids ( higher than 7.5 mg prednisone). So all I can suggest, is take a Calcium + Vit D supplement, and try to do as much weight bearing exercise such as walking as you can.

sarcoid12347 years ago

What condition do you have that you take prednisolone for?

Lilact• in reply tosarcoid12347 years ago

I have colitis

sarcoid12347 years ago

Thank you. I asked as I have sarcoidosis and have been told not to take Vitamin D as I have sarcoidosis, but as you have colitis "poemsgalore"'s suggestion in this thread is very good advice. I see an endocrinology Consultant for my osteoporosis and she says I need to take Vitamin D supplement! You could

sarcoid12347 years ago

sorry to continue .... You could ask your doctor to have your blood tested to see if you need to take Vitamin D.

Lilact• in reply tosarcoid12347 years ago

Yes I am taking calcium and vitamin d 1 a day and vitamin D and k2 drops

I will get the levels checked soon

Thanks for your reply

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