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Hi is there anyone else who is taking pred and having a sore stomach when eating and feeling bloated after a small meal.

I had the camera down there and he thinks it's caused by the pred. Since the camera though it's got worst now I have to go back for another inspection. On Co codemol all the time. Doctor dosent knowwhat's the problem hence why iam going back for further inspection.

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Greetings Snookerball

Yes, I get this too - quite uncomfortable. I'm not a medic, but assuming there's nothing else 'unusual' going on in the gastric system, it could well be down to the Preds. Quite a few people here report similar things - and I seem to remember that it's one of many possible side effects of Pred as listed on the packet. Possibly investigate slow release (enteric coated) Pred, and / or changes to diet and / or the timing of your Pred dosage to compensate?

That said, I'm sure the forum Aunties and others will be along soon with their opinions.. ;-)

'Uncle' MB

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If he doesn't know he should keep looking until he makes sure it is nothing nasty and that is what he is doing.

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Co codemol is probably your culprit. It plays havoc with your digestion and causes alternating constipation and diarrhoea and headaches into the bargain. Prednisalone can make you feel like you’ve got a stomach full of broken glass with certain hard to digest meals as well. I am very cautious about the meals I choose now. Change your painkiller and see how you are in a couple of weeks. Avoid very fibrous, carbohydrate heavy foods.

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Grants148

I agree with Sheffieldjane,cocodemol is probably the culprit,l have never taken it,l,was also warned by a pharmacist that they can become addictive.

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GOOD_GRIEF

I had this problem often in the early days of pred. Based on my doctor's recommendation, I split my dose into mornings and evenings. I took pred around 6:30AM with a full breakfast, and took the other half in the evening about an hour after dinner. (Dinner for us ends around 9:30, so I took my pred at 10:30.) Usually with some berries and yogurt as dessert.

If I had acid indegestion, I ate yogurt or ice cream. That usually did the trick for calming things down.

I also modified my diet. I don't drink coffee anymore, nor Coke (both dearly beloved).

And I've discovered that having an international palate, but an Anglo-Saxon digestive system, is totally incompatible with medications. I do quite well now with naked salad, fruit, meat and potatoes with some green veggies. Fresh plain food from good ingredients is actually quite delicious.

I hope it's nothing but the medications. If that turns out to be true, the above may help you.

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Snookerball in reply toGOOD_GRIEF

Be giving that a try splitting my pred.

Let you know

Thanks

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Lanakay

Gastropareses can also cause this. It happens when food stays in your stomach longer than normal. I have that and control it with diet. Gastroenterologist made sure I saw a dietician. I also take Pantoprazole every morning because I have had an ulcer. These are more of the Joys of being 72 I guess. 😊

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Panni

Hi! I had the same problem.My doctor put me on PantoprazoleMagnasium 40mg. Stopped the pain completely. Now I am off prednison, and I am fine. The pain in my stomach was worse then the pain from pmr

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Snookerball in reply toPanni

My pain is 2 inches below the left rib

Feels hot sometimes when I eat certain foods. Was yours in the same place Panni?

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Snookerball in reply toPanni

Just had result from ct scan I have a small cancer spot on my adreanal gland

It's a pep scan next then royal liverpool hospital for removal

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Panni

My pain was a 10, before I took a Pantoprasole. No pain med would help, after I was on 1mg prednisone was no need to take it. Stomach ulcer could be one of the side effect of prednison. I would advise to go for it.

Hope you feel better soon.

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Snookerball in reply toPanni

Going for cct result tomorrow let you know Panni

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Panni

Wish you strength and fast recovery. with love

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