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Prednisone

I’ve been off prednisone for four months now. I was one prednisone for a year and four months. Started with 30 mg 3 months 2 months 20 and the rest 10mg besides the last four months it went 10mg 5mg 1mg .5 mg I still get really bloated that I look like I’m 9 months prego is that normalI’ve been off prednisone for four months now. I was one prednisone for a year and four months. Started with 30 mg 3 months 2 months 20 and the rest 10mg besides the last four months it went 10mg 5mg 1mg .5 mg I still get really bloated that I look like I’m 9 months prego is that normal

gaby15gabs14in Women's Health

Prednisone

Does prednisone help with the actual progression of RA or is it simply to help with inflammation and pain? I am on 7.5mg a day. Have been on it for years. My teeth are beginning to loose enamel and I’m worried about my bones.Does prednisone help with the actual progression of RA or is it simply to help with inflammation and pain? I am on 7.5mg a day. Have been on it for years. My teeth are beginning to loose enamel and I’m worried about my bones.

precious123in NRAS

Prednisone

Do you have to take prednisone the same time everyday? I need milk and food with it and have a dr appt early to fast for. Maybe one day with water won’t hurt my stomach. Take pred at 6 and appt at 9 am. Even little things are complicatedDo you have to take prednisone the same time everyday? I need milk and food with it and have a dr appt early to fast for. Maybe one day with water won’t hurt my stomach. Take pred at 6 and appt at 9 am. Even little things are complicated

Libertylanein PMRGCAuk

Prednisone

Is 20mg of prednisone an high dose? I’ve been on steroids for few months on and off , I fear I need a higher dose bc no improvement on the weakness of my muscles especially the leg muscles . I started to feel bloated, gain weight, eat more ( I can’t help it) .Is 20mg of prednisone an high dose? I’ve been on steroids for few months on and off , I fear I need a higher dose bc no improvement on the weakness of my muscles especially the leg muscles . I started to feel bloated, gain weight, eat more ( I can’t help it) .

Melaxxin LUPUS UK

Prednisone

Starting on 60 mg prednisone today. WorriedStarting on 60 mg prednisone today. Worried

Libertylanein PMRGCAuk

Prednisone induced facial swelling

Anyone on prednisone and abiraterone suffering from face swelling? How to reduce prednisone induced swollen cheeks?Anyone on prednisone and abiraterone suffering from face swelling? How to reduce prednisone induced swollen cheeks?

Vsahayin Advanced Prostate Cancer

PMR and after Prednisone

My biggest fear after completely ending prednisone is that I Have a relapse and not having prednisone. If it does come back would be after a certain time? Thanks JimMy biggest fear after completely ending prednisone is that I Have a relapse and not having prednisone. If it does come back would be after a certain time? Thanks Jim

jensen0518in PMRGCAuk

Prednisone

Hi everyone just wanted to see if anyone that was using prednisone has come off of it and has it made a difference in your test resultsHi everyone just wanted to see if anyone that was using prednisone has come off of it and has it made a difference in your test results

foreverthankfull26in Kidney Transplant

Heart

How do you protect your heart against prednisone. Obviously I haven’t been officially diagnosed but taking some prednisone.How do you protect your heart against prednisone. Obviously I haven’t been officially diagnosed but taking some prednisone.

Libertylanein PMRGCAuk

10mg Prednisone daily Energy Rampant- not Sleeping much

26 days on 1st experience w/ Prednisone 5mg 2X/ day. 1st 1 AM w/Abiraterone 250mg. Excessive Exercising Energy explodes. That’s Ok. 2nd Prednisone 5mg 4-5PM. Excessive Energy increases till bedtime.26 days on 1st experience w/ Prednisone 5mg 2X/ day. 1st 1 AM w/Abiraterone 250mg. Excessive Exercising Energy explodes. That’s Ok. 2nd Prednisone 5mg 4-5PM. Excessive Energy increases till bedtime.

depotdougin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Weight gain

I have been on prednisone 5mg at the moment, for nearly 8 years and really struggle to loose any weight. Has anyone ever lost the weight gained on prednisone I would love to know howI have been on prednisone 5mg at the moment, for nearly 8 years and really struggle to loose any weight. Has anyone ever lost the weight gained on prednisone I would love to know how

Mkirby1in PMRGCAuk

No More Prednisone

On top of the prednisone I was taking medication for ulcer type pain, an antidepressant and sleeping pills on nights when I had to work the next day. I finally quit prednisone and the soreness and stiffness from the PMR became more tolerable than the side effects from the prednisone.On top of the prednisone I was taking medication for ulcer type pain, an antidepressant and sleeping pills on nights when I had to work the next day. I finally quit prednisone and the soreness and stiffness from the PMR became more tolerable than the side effects from the prednisone.

Lib444in PMRGCAuk

Stopping Prednisone

What’s a good taper off schedule after taking 5mg prednisone daily for 7 months?What’s a good taper off schedule after taking 5mg prednisone daily for 7 months?

6357axbzin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Prednisone withdrawal symptoms

When ingested regularly at therapeutic doses, prednisone can help manage symptoms of debilitating medical conditions. Although some individuals need to take prednisone for the rest of their lives, most prednisone users will take the drug for a set duration, and then discontinue treatment.When ingested regularly at therapeutic doses, prednisone can help manage symptoms of debilitating medical conditions. Although some individuals need to take prednisone for the rest of their lives, most prednisone users will take the drug for a set duration, and then discontinue treatment.

PMRproModeratorin PMRGCAuk

Fluctuating sugar levels on Zytiga and Prednisone

So, my dad has been on Zytiga and prednisone for 4 months now with a break of 2 weeks recently...in August he was prescribed 1000 mg zytiga and 10 mg prednisone - on 1 month follow up his blood sugar levels were elevated with Plasma Glucose - fasting at 239- so the doc changed the prednisone to 5 mgSo, my dad has been on Zytiga and prednisone for 4 months now with a break of 2 weeks recently...in August he was prescribed 1000 mg zytiga and 10 mg prednisone - on 1 month follow up his blood sugar levels were elevated with Plasma Glucose - fasting at 239- so the doc changed the prednisone to 5 mg

Life5in Advanced Prostate Cancer

prednisone ween

when do you feel better after prednisone stopagewhen do you feel better after prednisone stopage

dersert1030in Cure Arthritis Community

Allergic to Prednisone.

Whatever you do, please keep away from prednisone until it’s established whether or not you are allergic to it. I personally would not touch prednisone as ‘‘this was the cause of my AVN which resulted in me having both my hip bones replaced in 1997 and 1998 respectively.Whatever you do, please keep away from prednisone until it’s established whether or not you are allergic to it. I personally would not touch prednisone as ‘‘this was the cause of my AVN which resulted in me having both my hip bones replaced in 1997 and 1998 respectively.

ripon1756in Thyroid UK

Prednisone

I've been taking 10mg. for the last week or 10 days. My pulmonologist gave me the prescription a long time ago, but she doesn't want me to use them. I've been chided in the past on this forum, too, but I just feel I need something to help with my breathing and overall sense of well being. I will tryI've been taking 10mg. for the last week or 10 days. My pulmonologist gave me the prescription a long time ago, but she doesn't want me to use them. I've been chided in the past on this forum, too, but I just feel I need something to help with my breathing and overall sense of well being. I will try

challnyin British Lung Foundation

Low-dose pred for osteoarthritis after PMS

Prednisone worked like magic to take away the pain, although I hated dealing with the side effects. This week, after doing a very slow taper, I am now off prednisone completely.Prednisone worked like magic to take away the pain, although I hated dealing with the side effects. This week, after doing a very slow taper, I am now off prednisone completely.

Moralisin PMRGCAuk

Severe pain for 5 months

I'm worried about taking the Prednisone but the pain from the PMR is so much worse than anything I've experienced before. My rheumatologist is of no help, she keeps trying to get me to stop the Prednisone.I'm worried about taking the Prednisone but the pain from the PMR is so much worse than anything I've experienced before. My rheumatologist is of no help, she keeps trying to get me to stop the Prednisone.

librarylulu24in PMRGCAuk