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Upset stomach and somewhat depressed

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lynda62707
lynda62707

I awoke this am feeling very nauseous (along w/my typical headache) and feeling unusually depressed. I normally wouldn't take my dose of prednisone 4 another couple of hours. Does anyone know if I'm 2 do it now instead, might that help or would it just screw things up? Any Quick answers would be greatly appreciated. Thx, Lynda

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  • kate50809
    kate50809 lynda62707

    Posted

    It's probably too late now, you will have made your decision one way or another.  I don't know enough about it to advise you but I would think there would only be a point in taking it early if you had PMR pain. I don't think it's much good for anything else.

    Hope you are feeling a bit better by now.

    Kate x

    • lynda62707
      lynda62707 kate50809

      Posted

      Thx kate, actually I've not taken it yet, but you DO have a good point. If not the pmr, then it probably won't really make a difference. I was just wondering if it might have been a kinda w/d. But who knows? I'm just gonna take it now and see how it goes.

  • EileenH
    EileenH lynda62707

    Posted

    No reason why you can't take it - and as long s it stays down for an hour or so it should be fine.

    • lynda62707
      lynda62707 EileenH

      Posted

      Thx Eileen, I'm gonna take it a bit early and just see what happens. I was just wondering if it may have been some type of an early w/d? Who knows?? Things seem to change on a daily basis with all these things!

    • EileenH
      EileenH lynda62707

      Posted

      Why withdrawal? That happens when you drop too much all at once. 
  • judith90525
    judith90525 lynda62707

    Posted

    Hi Lynda ,

    I think it takes a couple of hours at least for pred to kick in so it's not a quick fix. The PMR pain is normally worse around 4.30 am so many people take it early so by the time they get up it's having an effect. I split my dose as I've told you.

    The depression you mention can be a side effect of pred. I have it mildly and deal with it using techniques like having projects which inspire me to think about but also by daily meditation using the Insight Timer app I find it really helps!!!

    Blessings and Go Well.

  • judith90525
    judith90525 lynda62707

    Posted

    PS Lynda I make a tea of grated ginger (good for nausea and anti -inflammatory ) turmeric, honey,lemon and cider vinegar. Make a big pot, heat it up and drink throughout the day. Very good for PMR.
    • sheshed15
      sheshed15 judith90525

      Posted

      Hi Judith  Could you give me the exact amounts for each ingredient for your tea.Thanks very much

       

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