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Reducing pred while on antibiotics
My question is should we wait till this has cleared up before reducing the
steroids
? We have next appointment with rheumatologist on Tuesday.
My question is should we wait till this has cleared up before reducing the
steroids
? We have next appointment with rheumatologist on Tuesday.
Buchanan16
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
osteoporosis and spinal fractures
I had had dexa scans every year, due to having to take
steroids
and other medications that can cause bone density loss. The consultant told me that I should have been taking bone protection, why wasn’t I? Apparently my dexa scans had been showing osteopenia then osteoporosis since 2014!
I had had dexa scans every year, due to having to take
steroids
and other medications that can cause bone density loss. The consultant told me that I should have been taking bone protection, why wasn’t I? Apparently my dexa scans had been showing osteopenia then osteoporosis since 2014!
jessielou
in
Bone Health and Osteoporosis UK
11 months ago
Is there always a rash with vasculitis?
She has a diagnosis of bronchocentric glanulomatosis currently but I would like her tested for vasculitis as she is currently just being treated with
steroids
so I’m worried that once she stops them the symptoms will come back..
She has a diagnosis of bronchocentric glanulomatosis currently but I would like her tested for vasculitis as she is currently just being treated with
steroids
so I’m worried that once she stops them the symptoms will come back..
Muddywater100
in
Vasculitis UK
1 year ago
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Recurrent chest infections
It's starting to impact on my quality of life as each infection floors me as I always end up on antibiotics and
steroids
. Trying to eat and sleep well but getting nowhere..
It's starting to impact on my quality of life as each infection floors me as I always end up on antibiotics and
steroids
. Trying to eat and sleep well but getting nowhere..
Janny1
in
Asthma Community Forum
1 year ago
help with steroids
I’ve been on
steroids
for about a year and a half. I’ve also had an infusion last September due to have another one in April. Rheumatology nurse said I need to get down off the
steroids
. I was on 15 than 10. I’m now on five but I feel so ill. Nothing is working. Can’t do anything I’m out of breath.
I’ve been on
steroids
for about a year and a half. I’ve also had an infusion last September due to have another one in April. Rheumatology nurse said I need to get down off the
steroids
. I was on 15 than 10. I’m now on five but I feel so ill. Nothing is working. Can’t do anything I’m out of breath.
Laceygreen
in
NRAS
1 year ago
misdiagnosed
I could have done without the effects of these
steroids
on top of everything else. My question is will I suffer the same effects as you guys as I reduce.
I could have done without the effects of these
steroids
on top of everything else. My question is will I suffer the same effects as you guys as I reduce.
Vito5566
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Adrenal insufficiency
I am on a reducing regime of prednisolone via my rheumatologist due to long term problems the
steroids
have caused. However I notice I have tremors in hands weak legs and blurred vision on the slightest use of any energy used. Even just walking because pain is a big problem for me.
I am on a reducing regime of prednisolone via my rheumatologist due to long term problems the
steroids
have caused. However I notice I have tremors in hands weak legs and blurred vision on the slightest use of any energy used. Even just walking because pain is a big problem for me.
friz42
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Vitamins.
Hi just wondering if I can take vitamins,as I have come off my
steroids
but still on leflunomide 1 10mgs tablet a day.feeling good at moment,do get some aches and pains.just wondering about taking sleeping tablets as I don't sleep very well.just some advice please.thank you.
Hi just wondering if I can take vitamins,as I have come off my
steroids
but still on leflunomide 1 10mgs tablet a day.feeling good at moment,do get some aches and pains.just wondering about taking sleeping tablets as I don't sleep very well.just some advice please.thank you.
Flosy
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Atrial Fibrillation with complications
My blood pressure stared creeping up so they added in Raiprill, then alodopine and then they dx poly myalgia rheumatica so i got some
steroids
thrown into the mix.
My blood pressure stared creeping up so they added in Raiprill, then alodopine and then they dx poly myalgia rheumatica so i got some
steroids
thrown into the mix.
spaggy
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
How long for Clenil to work?
The
steroids
are rather good :-) but I am still using the rescue inhaler every 4-6 hours at the moment.
The
steroids
are rather good :-) but I am still using the rescue inhaler every 4-6 hours at the moment.
Nudieburger
in
Asthma Community Forum
1 year ago
Still waiting
My
steroids
are being tapered down so pain levels are high. I’m hoping that the new dose will still kick in, but RA helpline nurse says that at my nxt appt in 2 weeks, they will look at adding another drug in. What is everyone’s experience of the combined drugs?
My
steroids
are being tapered down so pain levels are high. I’m hoping that the new dose will still kick in, but RA helpline nurse says that at my nxt appt in 2 weeks, they will look at adding another drug in. What is everyone’s experience of the combined drugs?
Pepperpot22
in
NRAS
1 year ago
Actemra and diverticulitis- a link?
I’ve been on Actemra for about 6 months, am still on 17.5 prednisolone and have had to increase to 20 or 25 several times for flares, stress etc, so it doesn’t seem to be helping to save the
steroids
.
I’ve been on Actemra for about 6 months, am still on 17.5 prednisolone and have had to increase to 20 or 25 several times for flares, stress etc, so it doesn’t seem to be helping to save the
steroids
.
Japsquar
in
PMRGCAuk
5 months ago
Slow, slow, quick quick slow -to taper or not?
Her plan was to start me on a reduction of
steroids
. I am on 10mg. Last Autumn I'd dropped to 7mg however it didn't go well. I will suggest this is not the time to taper. I have taken on more of the running of the household as Mark is hobbling.
Her plan was to start me on a reduction of
steroids
. I am on 10mg. Last Autumn I'd dropped to 7mg however it didn't go well. I will suggest this is not the time to taper. I have taken on more of the running of the household as Mark is hobbling.
IdasMum
in
PMRGCAuk
11 months ago
Inhaler allergies
My asthma has now got out of control with many exacerbations, resulting in oral
steroids
around 30 times over 8yr period with long term side effects, but that's another story.
My asthma has now got out of control with many exacerbations, resulting in oral
steroids
around 30 times over 8yr period with long term side effects, but that's another story.
Vitali-ep
in
Asthma Community Forum
1 year ago
FET 4/23
Due to start progesterone suppositories tomorrow and also
steroids
. My clinic don’t believe nor do they offer the ERA test. But my consultant is no wanting to leave any stone unturned so I’m started prednisolone and will start clexane injections post transfer.
Due to start progesterone suppositories tomorrow and also
steroids
. My clinic don’t believe nor do they offer the ERA test. But my consultant is no wanting to leave any stone unturned so I’m started prednisolone and will start clexane injections post transfer.
Hidden
in
Fertility Network UK
1 year ago
Mask wearing!
He said it is because I have active RA, I am taking
steroids
and methotrexate, and the risks from a virus like Covid are a lot higher for me. Do you folks wear a mask when you visit the hospital for example? When I attend a hospital appointment I am the only person in the building wearing a mask!
He said it is because I have active RA, I am taking
steroids
and methotrexate, and the risks from a virus like Covid are a lot higher for me. Do you folks wear a mask when you visit the hospital for example? When I attend a hospital appointment I am the only person in the building wearing a mask!
StateOfPlay
in
NRAS
4 months ago
Update #7: Adrenals & Insulin
Steroids
are known for increasing blood glucose - it is a large part of the role of cortisol - but I would obviously need to avoid it going too high. I hope my insulin sensitivity will normalise once my thyroid medications are optimised.
Steroids
are known for increasing blood glucose - it is a large part of the role of cortisol - but I would obviously need to avoid it going too high. I hope my insulin sensitivity will normalise once my thyroid medications are optimised.
Hidden
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Pressure in rectum
For the most part I have been ok, with a few bad flares over the years treated with
steroids
. Lately I have been flaring more, bloods always fine, never any blood in my stools, but always have mucus and low left sided pain. Last 2 calprotectin tests have been elevated in the 800s.
For the most part I have been ok, with a few bad flares over the years treated with
steroids
. Lately I have been flaring more, bloods always fine, never any blood in my stools, but always have mucus and low left sided pain. Last 2 calprotectin tests have been elevated in the 800s.
Bigchiefld
in
Crohn's and Colitis Support
1 year ago
Correct level of Pred?
Seems he wants me off
steroids
asap. GP feels 1mg per month slowly from 10mg is way forward. Having read everything I can, I can see that is the approach and what I’ll be working towards. However, I don’t know if I’m ready to work towards 9mg.
Seems he wants me off
steroids
asap. GP feels 1mg per month slowly from 10mg is way forward. Having read everything I can, I can see that is the approach and what I’ll be working towards. However, I don’t know if I’m ready to work towards 9mg.
Jancy2
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
steroids
Is it possible at all to lose any weight while on
steroids
I’m currently tapering from 50 mg I’m now at 6 mg ! My skin is an absolute mess patchy rashes all over my body which is itchy. I’m sticking with this as I’ve been up and down the doses I’m now focusing on reducing but I’m suffering !
Is it possible at all to lose any weight while on
steroids
I’m currently tapering from 50 mg I’m now at 6 mg ! My skin is an absolute mess patchy rashes all over my body which is itchy. I’m sticking with this as I’ve been up and down the doses I’m now focusing on reducing but I’m suffering !
Sandrakee
in
LUPUS UK
1 year ago
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