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COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: May 20, 2021 | Replies (63)
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@shawnb1

I, too am on high dosing of Prednisone. Horrible side effects, but the only thing I started responding to

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seanlroop | @seanlroop | Oct 8, 2018

There is definitely a trade off. I gained 25 # in 4 weeks from 180 to 205, but I am SLOWLY DECREASING my dosage to manage water weight and now really watching my diet. Actually you should see a crease in your overall cholesterol especially your LDL. Cortisol is a wonderful thing but you need to really watch gaining too much weight because it’s difficult on your heart and other organs. I’m wearing that the hard way but it took a very high dose to get the response that I needed initially because I had no Cortisol at baseline or undetectable at least. Again good luck to you! Sean

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tinkerbell | @tinkerbell | Oct 8, 2018

@shawnb1 - from Tinkerbell - I agree with the horrible side effects of Prednisone. I have GCA and was started on 60 mg. A year and a half ago. Tomorrow I will be taking my last 1/2 mg. Pill. Now the problem will be do I have to go back on if I have any problems with new symptoms. I had all of the side effects - weight gain, swollen face, sleepless nights, swollen abdomen, swelling above the waist, swelling on the sides of my neck and I am sure I missed a few.

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rudyhoskot1 | @rudyhoskot1 | Oct 8, 2018

Correction: I am not on Presnazone, I Was told one has to face lot of other problems for on going use.

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