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isabell51157
isabell51157

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.  I have only taken two - 1 days dose and this morning I feel like a new woman!  Already my agonising pain is better, and I have been able to walk pain free all day.  Can this really be my miricle cure.  I am worried about all the side effects and the fact that you have to come off them slowly.  My question is - has anyone else experienced this and is it a problem to stop taking them. I would appreciate your comments.

many thanks Isabell

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  • hindags
    hindags isabell51157

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    I have PMR and am taking Prednisone for that.  I also have bits of arthritis here and there.  I do have less pain from the arthritis, but given the side effects from Prednisone, I would not want to be on it long term for arthritis.  Being on Pred. long term for  PMR is bad enough, but to date there is no other choice for me..

    I would speak to my GP about the relief you are feeling and what else he may be able to offer.  Sound like you stiffen up a lot overnight since the mornings are especially difficult for you.  Perhaps addressing that part alone with your GP might open up some other treatment avenues.

    I certainly get the agony and frustration of it all. Good luck.

  • pamela2016
    pamela2016 isabell51157

    Posted

    I just came off of a three month course due to a flare on my UC.While on it my BP stayed elevated and I was wired up like I was on crack. Everything subsided but now I'm having dirreah and nausea and can't eat much the past few weeks I'm hoping it's just the withdraw symptom from the steroid I'm being checked for cdiff now as steroids kills good bacteria in the gut. I would advise taking a probiotic which I wasn't informed I needed to do while taking the med. And never stop taking it abruptly you have to always be weaned off as it can cause adrenal crisis.good luck and glad to hear it's making you feel better

  • EileenH
    EileenH isabell51157

    Posted

    I suggest you visit the polymyalgia rheumatica forum and discuss your symptoms with that group. A dramatic response to a moderate dose of pred can be an indication that what you have is polymyalgia rheumatica. 

    I've been on pred for 8 years nearly - I've had problems with one form of steroid but now am on a form with no side effects I can see/feel. 

    https://patient.info/forums/discuss/browse/polymyalgia-rheumatica-and-gca-1708

    For many people, Long term low dose pred isn't half as bad as some people would have you believe - and if it gives you your life back, that is a major bonus.

  • wendy62425
    wendy62425 isabell51157

    Posted

    Hello Isabell

    Prednisone 5 mg twice a day is a very low dose.  Prednisone has been a blessing for me.  I suffered from Chronic Urticaria so specialist put me on cyclosporine along with Prednisone slowly going up, once it was leveled and hives gone I went slowly down...it's taken over a year.  I am now on 3mg for couple of months then alter 3mg one day next day 2mg and so on.  Prednisone has been around for many years and has helped many.  I have had no side effects and have been on very high doses.

    please do not worry about your low dose.  I'm so glad you are feeling better!

    Best,

    Wendy

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