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judy93591
judy93591

i have started having heartburn I would swear was heart attack, if I hadn't recently had a heart cath, even though stress test was good, etc. Cardio wanted to be sure. I have been on mission to rule out GCA, due to headache and blurry vision. Biopsy came back normal. I have been taking acetaminophen for headache, which receives for about 5 hrs. I am on 10 mg Pred, down from beginning dose in May of 20. Any suggestions?  Had drastic change in eyes since July, optometrist has been waiting for biopsy results, so I see him Wednesday, and Rheumy on 23rd, on and on it goes!  Ugh

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  • ann18814
    ann18814 judy93591

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    Hi Judy,   I have been suffering with indigestion and bad very vision since taking prednisone.  Since I have reduced eating white flour, now have dark rye bread and rice crumbs etc. plus have  had a cataract removed,  both of these concerning problems have mostly gone away.  I have had a heart attack so I new the indigestion wasn't that.

    Now that I am only on 4mgs I think that too helps with bad side effects compared to being on above say 6mgs.

    Ann

    • judy93591
      judy93591 ann18814

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      Ann, thank you for sharing that info. I started yesterday to see if avoiding processed items with flour/sugar will help somewhat. I know this will be hard for me, but I so want to drop some of this 'Pred fat'. Cutting back on them didn't help at all. I see my optometrist tomorrow. He was waiting for results from biopsy and blood work. I am praying for something GOOD!  Judy in USA
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