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I was suspected of Addisons Disease because of my dark skin, dark palmar creases, muscle weakness and body aching all over, also low steroid levels. I was surprised when my Synacthen Test was normal and I have had to stop taking Hydrocortisone. The only trouble is my symptoms have returned, but my dark...
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I'm completing a short term cycle (6 days) of Prednisone for ear and throat congestion following a summer cold. I'm also nearing the end of a cycle of cefdinir antibiotics for the same reason. In addition, I'm working through some hormonal changes in switching birth control methods which has resulted...
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I was put on 15 mg. of predinsone 8 wks. ago for Polymylagia Rheumatica. Doctor told me last week to reduce the amount to 6 mg. The first day I started with headaches & some of the same pain I was feeling prior to taking the initial dose. The higher dose also helped my fibromyalgia. By day 2 I was sweating...
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Hello, a week ago I was prescribed Prednisone 20 Mg tablets for breathing problems due to brochnitis. I am talking them for a week and have my last tablet on Friday. I am wondering will there be any side effects after stopping? Also will my arthritis pain come back? Thanks
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Hi: was wondering how long most steroid injections take to 'kick in,' since it's been 5 days now, and I feel absolutely no relief. My Pain Mgt. doctor is the Chair of a very good hospital, so he certainly knows what he's doing - but since both SI joints were done, only 20 mg were injected on each side....
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I stupidly took 200mg ( in 2 lots of 100mg am then pm) for four days by mistake. I misunderstood the doctor's orders then didnt read his prescription. This was about 3 weeks ago. I developed (it seems just then) a terrible painful upper stomach. It still aggrivates and food is hard to get past it. I...
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Hi everyone, i was tested for Addisons Disease and had a Synacthen test which was normal and I was told that It was safe to stop using Hydrocortisone. They also said if I felt unwell to come back and see the Endocrinology Team and to continue using Hydrocortisone. The only thing is I stopped using...
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I've been on Prednisone since Nov 2014 for twitching related to Chorea or as my doctors tell me, Lupus. I took my last pill Tuesday (5 mg every other day since February) and I've been experiencing hot flashes without sweating, anxiety and depression, muscle aches and more. I know these can be the prednisone's...
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I have been on prednisone for almost a year now for myasthenia gravis. 30mg currently. My face ballooned, I gained 20 lbs in 1 month, my ball bag has shrunk, and my leg bones hurt. My pee pee doesn't work like it used to. Does anyone have the same side effect? It does help with a lot of things, I haven't...
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I am a 31 year old male who was diagnosed with sarcoid in November 2013 and immediately prescribed 40mg (8 pills) daily for the first 2 months. At first I was manic, full of energy and couldn't sleep. I ate myself out of house and home and thought I could achieve anything. It was all quite a new experience...
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I have been taking prednisolone for a little over 3 months now and I have experienced a number of horrible side effects. My bones feel weak, I have scars all over my body, my face is swollen. I unfortunately have to continue taking a 20mg dose every day to control my carotid vasculitis. Am afraid of...
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Today, I saw a doctor of rheumatology for the very first time. He prescribed Prednisone 20 mg. I have to start taking 4 tablets everyday. Because of my diabetes and my weight, I am so scared of gaining more weight. I originally went to see him for head, neck, shoulder and arm pain. Now he's sending...
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I have had symptoms of chronic throat clearing for the past 5 weeks or so. Today had larandscopy (camera in nose) nothing untoward was found thank goodness, no acid reflux either. Have been prescibed steroids for 5 days 30mg to see if it helps, am a bit worried as have read good and bad, anyone had...
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I have been given kenacomb for chronic angular chelitis but I've read about the withdrawl symptoms of steroids. I want to know if I use it for a week just on the corner of my lips twice a day, is there a chance that my whole body will break out in a withdrawl or is the withdrawl just local? Thanks
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I was diagnosed with LS and have a partial adhesion..I started using Estrace to get my vaginal tissue healthy and Clobetazol to improve and keep the LS in check, which both have done. Initially, the doctor was in agreement that surgery is a reasonable end game for the labial adhesion, but today, the...
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Hi - I've been taking Prednisone for a while now, I think I need a steady dose of 2/3 mg/day although I'm currently taking 5/day because of a recent flare. My specialist wants me to take a drug called Azathioprine, as it's not a steroid and hasn't got the same side effects. From my own reading I see...
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Hi I had a cortisone injection in my shoulder two days ago. My face was red and flushed yesterday. So I work in ER and had some bloods done. The wbc came back higher than it should have done. I was told that cortisone can raise the wbc in the blood. Does anyone know about this ? Thanks.
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HELP! I have been diagnose having L5-S1 There is a broad-based disc bulge with foraminal/extraforaminal protrusion which contacts the existing left L5 nerve root within the neural foramen moderate left foraminal narrowing. I was having pain, electric shock across my low back, after sitting down for...
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I was diagnosed, finally, with PMR the end of August after 6 weeks of horrible pain in shoulders where I couldn't even turn over in bed, get out of bed or get dressed or drive without screaming. I didn't get any relief until they got me up to 20mg and even then the pain was only tolerable. That was...
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I Have Diabetes. and have bloodpresure I have been operateted for open Heart surgery in the month of June 2014.I have ear problems in both ears as my hearing power has completely deteriorated. My ear speacilist Dr.Nirav Chheda has suggested me deflacort 6mg twice a day for 5 day course alonwith...
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Hi I have been given Prednisolone 5mg to be taken twice a day for bronchitis. I also suffer from arthuritis in my spine, and hip and in the mornings am in agony and some days can barely walk. I have looked on your discussions and found that many people find it beneficial to take prednisolone for arthuritis. ...
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I have bronchitis and doctor gave me script for 20mg twice a day of Predisone for 5 days only. Heard so many scary things about this drug. Is it safe to take 20 mg twice a day & what side effects will I get if any?? Has anyone taken this dosage & twice a day and is it safe????????????
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Hi all, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I've been taking Prednisone for a little over a year. I started at a dose of 60-70 mg a day and I finally tapered down to 15 mg a day. I had a horrible flare up and had to increase my dose back to 60 mg for about a week. I'm trying to taper back down but I'm...
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Ok so it's been 2 weeks since I took my last prednisolone tablet and the withdrawal symptoms don't really seem to be subsiding. The main issues revolve around the following Breathlessness just walking Really quite bad aches and pains in my legs and back when waking up Skin rash / hives that come...
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I have had my 2nd lot of steroids injections in my knees, for treatment of Psoriatic arthritis and slight Osteoarthritis, the 1st injections worked quite well, I was able to walk for a while until I tried to drive my car and it all started again, this 2nd lot of injections do not seem to have the same...
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So yesterday I was prescribed 50mg of prednisone for 8 weeks (hopefully tapering will start before then though) for recently diagnosed kidney diesease. The doctor said one of the major side effects is weight gain and puffiness in the face. I go to the gym every day (6 days a week at least) for at...
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Hi everybody, I'm a 36-year-old man who was diagnosed with Crohn's aged 10 and was prescribed high doses of Prednisolone throughout my adolescence (up to 60mg in short bursts). My Crohn's has now been in remission for many years and in that time I've only occasionally taken steroids during flare-ups....
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The doctors want to put me on methatrate.im not sure about it. Im itchy everyday. no blisters sores and lumps under my skin. I have had enough. The heat in qld had made this intorable. Im looking for answers or alternatives with the control of othis condition. im scared from open sores. i need advice....
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They think she has fibromyalgia. She is in excruciating pain more so in the evening when she sleeps. This is her 3rd and heaviest round of Prednisone. Starting at (4) 5mg tabs a day for 14 days then decreasing to (3) for 14 days and then 2 a day for 14 days ect til gone and a refill on the bottle. The...
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