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@sandra1983 Yes, some people continue to take prednisone because tapering off is too problematic for them....
Yes, some people continue to take prednisone ... But prednisone also comes with major ... And the continued use of steroids(prednisone ... ) can make you more susceptible to infection ... My neurologist won’t let me stay on prednisone
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Aug 4 5:13pm
Yes Prednisone can be a very dangerous drug but what is the alternative to the PMR...
Yes Prednisone can be a very dangerous ... alternative to the PMR non as far as I can
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Posted: Jan 6, 2018
@pdxmac, you might find some helpful suggestions in this related discussion: - PMR Flare up: Any...
/ Tapering off medications like prednisone ... can be challenging. ... glad that it is mild and that you can ... Can you consult with your rheumatologist
Posted: Jul 24 5:53pm
Good afternoon @grandmajan, it's great to hear that your angina-like pains have stopped. I hope you...
I hope you can talk soon to the doctor ... that put you on Prednisone; she may ... As others have told us here, Prednisone ... can be a big problem, and you would
Discussion: AFib questions
Posted: Jul 18, 2016
@tsc. Ive been taking prednisone for almost 4 years for an autoimmune disease. I started on...
Ive been taking prednisone for almost ... working with my doctor to replace the prednisone ... It works the same as prednisone without ... Are you taking prednisone? ... Can i ask what you’re taking it for
Posted: Aug 25, 2021
Have you had blood tests to see how prednisone may be affecting your minerals and electrolytes?...
Have you had blood tests to see how prednisone ... For example, prednisone can mess with ... lowering potassium and low potassium can ... Dehydration can also cause those symptoms ... with prednisone, so drinking extra
Posted: Apr 12 8:15am
@tuckerp I’ve seen a difference with my eyes, also. I do get yearly diabetic eye exams...
On my current base dose of 7.5 mg prednisone ... Unfortunately right now I need prednisone ... Prednisone can certainly cause gastritis
Posted: Sep 6 8:18am
@marybarbara Well you win the contest no one wants to win in terms of the length...
symptoms at bay with a low dose of prednisone ... What dosage of prednisone are you on ... Prednisone can cause bone loss and stomach
Dear SCA108, I was diagnosed with PMR after an inoculation for flu one year ago. Sorry...
Worse on prednisone. ... Recently I learned that prednisone can ... Prednisone is important for treating
Posted: Oct 14, 2023
I too have severe PMR pain on the inside of my knees and goes down to...
Prednisone helps calm the pain but too ... much of it can weaken your tendons. ... Also, prednisone can weaken your Achilles ... I quit prednisone for a week, exercised
Posted: Dec 9, 2022
@joeblo746, If the 20 mg doesn't get it done for you it's time to have a...
conditions that mimic PMR symptoms which can ... start treatment at a higher dosage of prednisone ... consider the standard dose of 15 to 20 mg prednisone ... Can you ask your doctor for a referral
Posted: Aug 17, 2022
If it is any consolation ... Prednisone makes men gain significant amounts of weight too. Prednisone...
Prednisone makes men gain significant ... Prednisone can also soften the bones ... predisposed to osteoporosis more than men so Prednisone ... hand, I still have my eyesight so Prednisone ... improved since I was able to discontinue Prednisone
Welcome @sheri2337, I have had two occurrences of PMR but both were treated with a starting...
treated with a starting dosage of 20mg prednisone ... I've read that high doses of prednisone ... can cause symptoms similar to what ... secondary to intermittent high dose oral prednisone
Posted: Jun 5, 2022
Thanks for weighing in. I too have been loosing weight which I definitely don’t need to...
I know that prednisone can cause this ... elevation in glucose which can translate ... into (prednisone)diabetes.
Posted: May 29, 2023
"Jaw pain" is a symptom of GCA. It is an especially important symptom if you have...
symptom if you have PMR because it can ... GCA but have had PMR and have taken prednisone ... Prednisone can mask many types of pain
Discussion: Tooth pain and PMR
Posted: Aug 4, 2020
My Dr. Started me with Prednidone -25mg and 15mg Methotextrate 1x a week and I take...
Started me with Prednidone -25mg and ... The logic is that it can take up to ... Once off prednisone can try to stop ... They suggest slow taper of prednisone ... Once at 10 mg prednisone- go down by
Posted: Apr 5 9:56am