DO I NEED A MEAL?

[Jampel]

Hello All

This is my second time around with PMR the first time was 6 1/2 years ago so I really can’t remember some things

I am starting my medication tomorrow morning and the pharmacist said that I should eat a meal before taking it not just a cracker I don’t remember having to do that before I don’t eat breakfast and I certainly don’t want a meal at 7:00 in the morning Would a piece of toast be okay?

My doctor hasn’t given me any instructions either I’m not really too sure how much she know about PMR

I’m on a wait

List

To see a rheumatologist

thank you very much

[LucilleG]

I take my Prednisone between 5 am and 5:30 am with a few spoonfuls of apple sauce. Some people take it with yogurt or a piece of cheese. I used to take it with breakfast ~7.30 am, but wanted to start taking it earlier in the morning. I've had no issues at all.

[Jampel in reply to LucilleG]

Thanks very much. That will suite just fine. The pharmacist said that it can really upset your stomach. Thanks again for your help

[darkred in reply to Jampel]

A full spoonful of peanut butter. washed down with a little milk.

[Jampel in reply to darkred]

Oh thank you. I’m loving the variety I am getting from this group!! Cheers

[MiniSpec in reply to Jampel]

I take mine with a piece of buttered toast, a cup of coffee, a Vit D tablet, and a soluble Vit C tablet in water whenever I happen to get up. That's my normal routine each and every morning, and I haven't suffered any stomach problems. I don't have a cast iron stomach either, as I can't tolerate Ibuprofen, it gives me stomach cramps.

[Jampel in reply to MiniSpec]

Thank you MiniSpec.

[piglette]

I have pred with a piece of hard cheese at 2am

[Jampel in reply to piglette]

Thanks piglets. Does I matter what dose you are on? I’m starting at 20mg

[piglette in reply to Jampel]

No. I like Comte best. They do say a Swiss cheese is preferable, but I think any hard cheese is fine.

[Bcol]

Like Piglette I have mine around 02:00 but with yogurt and a banana.

[Jampel in reply to Bcol]

Thank you Bcol.

[SheffieldJane]

Organic Greek style yogurt is a good stomach protector. I have never had a “ meal” before Pred.

[Lenore58]

I do what Sheffield Jane says. I eat a few bites of whole fat Greek yogurt and then bury each of my 2 pills inside 2 bites of it and swallow them down. Prednisone is hard on your stomach and digestive system so it’s a good idea to take some thing protective with them. I do this around 2 A.M. I don’t eat breakfast either.

[Jampel in reply to Lenore58]

Thanks Lenore58 I have a few options now

[PMRpro Ambassador]

It can really upset your stomach - but for many it doesn't have any effect at all. Many manage with just a decent helping of yoghurt but if you DO have problems, using a PPI or H2 inhibitor would protect your stomach and many doctors dish that out as standard.

[Jampel in reply to PMRpro]

Thank you for letting me know this. I will ask my doctor.