Recently diagnosed, symptom question

The incidence of heartburn or indigestion (severe and continuous) isn't known on Mayo's list of Prednisone side effects.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/prednisone-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20075269
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Nothing seems to bother my gut that much. I rarely have breakfast in the morning. I took famotipine and a handful of other pills for Prednisone side effects every morning without food. I told my rheumatologist all the pills were my breakfast.

I'm a big believer in lots of water whenever pills are taken. Those patients who popped pills into their mouth and swallowed them without water would drive me bonkers.

Sorry you have joined the "club".

When I was first diagnosed, I took my dose of Prednisone AS SOON as I could shuffle into the kitchen in the morning. I hurt so terribly that I couldn't wait to get some relief. You might try taking the medicine sooner.

It took about an hour of agony before I felt better. I was so stiff and achy that I could never plan to leave the house before noon.

Nine months later, I've tapered to 6mg and generally feel like I'll be in remission soon.

Yoga, swimming, and walking have gotten me here.

Wishing you the best.

I take a lot of neuropathy supplement pills and 2 for high BP also and was taking them when my PMR was active so took everything before breakfast. I'm a big believer in a lot of water too and can't pop pills without. I usually never drink less than 12 to 16 oz of water when I'm taking my pills.

Guess I've got an iron clad stomach! I take my dose practically before my eyes are open.

At first, I'd do the penguin walk into the kitchen and take my Prednisone before I did ANYTHING else. Then I'd fix a bowl of oatmeal and fruit.

Thankful that it has never irritated me.

Maybe that's close enough to being "with food".

Perfect ... except my little water cups in the hospital were probably 4 oz cups. I would be happy when someone wanted more water as long as they didn't take their pills one at a time.

Thanks for the build. I do take mine on an empty stomach, however it is within 15 minutes of eating so it's a little of both.
The important thing to keep in mind is that our bodies are biochemical engines. No two are alike thus rules are guidelines.

"The important thing to keep in mind is that our bodies are biochemical engines."

The mix of biochemicals is different for everyone. My mix of biochemicals are good for me as long they don't get out of whack.

Good heavens. Maybe I'm making my daily routines more complicated by taking things strictly as directed: prednisone just after food twice a day, apixaban twice a day with a full glass of water, K2 & VitE & CoQ10 & D3 after an oily meal, Magnesium & D3 after the other meal, Melatonin at least 2hrs after the evening prednisone. Now I'm wondering if I can throw the whole lot down in the morning with a glass of water. *wink* Well maybe not the whole lot, but I'm definitely going to simplify things somehow.

I think so.