Just had a letter from the Hospital to say they have contacted my Dr and have put me Prednisolone 40gm.

[Dee4]

I have been having tests now nonstop for about 3 months feel like a pin cushion had that many blood tests, CT scan, ODG, Ultra sound. Just had a letter from the Consulant I am seeing at the Hospital and she has asked I go to my GP as she has put me on Prednisolone 40gm, Omeprazone 20gm, Domperidone 10gm she has contacted himto let him know she wants me to start them.I dont see her for 3 weeks. She also stated in the letter my ESR has elevated even more in the last 4 weeks. Still dont know what is wrong. I have been having lots of problems over the pass few years, its all in my profile. Just wanted to ask what are prednisolone are for.

Thanks Dee

[summer32]

prednisolone are steroids and help your body in a" time of crisis "they top up and then replace your bodies production of the steroid hormone.. it will be 40mg( 8x5mg) TABLETS these should be taken as a single dose in the morning after breakfast.. they are good for lung problems such as a severe respiratory problem. inflammation eg rhuematoid arthritis and numerous other medical conditions including lupus( severe flare)

[mirabel in reply to summer32]

Hi - I was put on a high dose of prednisolone 3 weeks ago & they are reducing it over several weeks. I feel great - no more pains in tissues around joints but they make you very alert & sleeping

is a problem.

[summer32]

It is difficult to sleep on high doses x

[Dee4]

Thank you for the replies,

I am very alert and sleeping less so at least I know its the tablets. I receive a phone call from the Dr at the hospital secretary to say that she wanted me on another tablet while I am on Prednisolone I am now on Actonel combo. I have noticed my skin bruises very easily and its very thin on my legs. I am now keeping a journal and writing every thing down so when I go and see the Dr I will remember to tell her, lately I seem to forget things not sure its all he medication or me.

Thank you again

Dee

[wotshernameagain]

I was on prednisolone and i found it made me get cramps in my legs when I walked and i also go shortness of breath