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hi all, over the last few months I had a really bad flare so had to increase my pred to 21 mg. The flare eventually went away and I am gradually reducing again, currently on 14 mg. I decided to split my dose and found it worked better for me. Unfortunately I have put weight on ( my diet hasn't changed, I'm very careful) and my face feels puffy a lot of the time. I have read a little about being cushiongoid and wondered if a anyone else has suffered from this aweful side effect of being on steroids.
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claudia75644 Crystalcave
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*take
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Elijo Crystalcave
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ptolemy Elijo
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Elijo ptolemy
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reggie92967 Elijo
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EileenH ptolemy
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Must ring up for a massage - Bowen tomorrow, massage next week I think
Elijo EileenH
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claudia75644 Elijo
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EileenH claudia75644
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I was offered it - I said I'd wait until they had an antidote! Don't think I fancy having all those bruises in the summer - to hot here to wear sleeves.
EileenH claudia75644
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I was offered it - I said I'd wait until they had an antidote! Don't think I fancy having all those bruises in the summer - too hot here to wear sleeves and long trousers!
shawn99 Crystalcave
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Everyone needs a different amount of Prednisone to manage their PMR.
People that say to try smaller amounts based on their own experiences can be mistaken as it applies to you. Only you know how much Pred is needed based on the pain you are in. I have been on 10mgs for almost three years and struggle to reduce, even at a very slow pace.
One thing that helped me with the fluid retention (fat face) and muscle relaxation is using an infrared sauna daily. I now go in twice a day for shorter time periods and it really helps.
Diet of course is important and reducing your carbohydrates will likely help with the weight loss.
Good luck,
Shawn
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