And now for something completely different.....

[PamelAnneCT]

Took myself out to the Urgent Care Clinic this morning because I've been having some odd symptoms. 'Gummed up' throat, soreness, wheezing (shouldn't be on 40mg of pred), gas, bloating etc. then started running a fever on and off. Clinic was very efficient, my pcp was the doctor working, so he checked me over, listened to what I was experiencing and agreed that my hunch might be right....a systemic yeast infection. Not uncommon in long term steroid users, or those with compromised immune systems....gee I'm both. Hoping we're right and the anti-fungal does it's job. Oh joy, another pill to take! NOT

[cjatthesea]

While on prednisone, it's so difficult to keep those illnesses at bay. Haven't had to deal with that one, YET. Hope you feel better soon.

[SweetSue]

Darn, another thing to worry about! I hope the meds take care of it for you. Keep us posted.

[Joyful13]

I have had a lot of difficulty with systemic yeast, Candida, thrush infections since being on the high doses of Prednisone. I am presently taking George's aloe juice 2 oz. twice a day. I've also tried oil of oregano. I really need to cut out sugar as it really feeds on yeast. I've had thrush in my mouth and a vaginal yeast infection.

I am also trying some dietary changes with bone broth, veggies and meat. I have been overwhelmed with all the changes so am trying a couple of changes at a time. I wish you the best, but try one change at a time to see what works for you.