Freedom from Prednisone - How to Recover once you stop taking it

[@eddymumford4086]

i made up my mind.. I'm not taking that stuff.. not for a iner ear infection.. i will do the surgery

[@emmamaries365]

Thank you for your videos! I started taking prednisone in June and am already weaning off of it, but I am super grateful that you are posting these videos and giving helpful information. :)

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

emma marie you’re welcome! Glad to hear you’re weaning off.

[@okashagnosis]

Please let me know what diet should I follow

[@sharmwhitter7645]

The problem is now prednisolone from the actual disease itself. I started at 60 mgs 3 years ago, I made it down to 2 mgs last year and had to go straight back up to 16mgs.I am now at 7 mgs and for no reason in this world will I be dammed if I go back up again. I am 3 stone over weight, unrecognisable, due to moon face. It is so huge. I am not the optimistic person I used to be, I struggle with severe depression as a side effect and mental health stuff! these tablets have destroyed me in many ways, I will be so grateful to get off them in 2022, and never look back on this chapter again. Thank you for sharing your videos lots of love.

[@JadeOMalley]

Wow this is like me! I really do emphasis with you. I do a quarter of a mg tapering and concrete on mental health

[@Tyler-fo6yf]

Are you free?

[@sharmwhitter7645]

@@Tyler-fo6yf as in am I off prednisone? The answer is a big fat yes!

[@Tyler-fo6yf]

@@sharmwhitter7645 Wow, congratulations! So it IS possible to be off it after years. Glad to hear🙏

[@sharmwhitter7645]

@@Tyler-fo6yf yes, without a doubt focus on the end goal you will get there I wish you all the luck

[@ninadaggett]

I have secondary adrenal suffiency due to pred and had an adrenal crisis so then i went back up to 50 and ive been slowly going down again. About 2 weeks ago I went down from 2.5 from 17.5 to 15 and doctors were at first like its so little amount but I had such bad side effects and was proper crying every day and so irritable. I should note Ive been on pred for about two years after having leukemia

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Hi Nina, that is so rough! I wish that was the first time I've heard of someone feeling this way, and it's way too common unfortunately. Sounds like you may need a slower taper than that, as you had such a dramatic reaction to that quick of a drop. Check out my article about tapering for more details: prednisonepharmacist.com/side-effects-solutions/how-to-taper-prednisone/

[@rajustravelshow9064]

You are right now about freedom from prednisone!

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Kvs Raju thanks!

[@corinneone]

Thank you so much for your great information. I’m on a half milligram of Prednisone. It’s been an year of Hell getting down to 1 milligram . This will be my 4th attempt to get off. I will be ordering your vitamins today.

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Corinne Culbertson oh my goodness! If it’s been a year on prednisone, I bet it’s been hell! Only half a milligram-you’re so close! I can’t wait to hear how you feel on the vitamins!

[@נבכנען]

Bless you Dr. Magen for your channel. I wish I did my "homework " before I took prednisone. Knowing now, because of your knowledge. I am suffering. And also trying everything I can and buy everything that is recommended to heal the adrenal glands... but nothing helps me. And the side effects are taking a huge toll. I'm eating right, I'm activ, plus putting extra workouts but this stubborn fat won't go. I even tried Nutrazon. My period disappeared and it's been 4 months now I'm off the drug. I AM DESPERATE and wish I could consult with you because I'm starting to lose my faith and nothing I do works. Doctors here only say that it takes time but... it seem as if they don't really get the picture and now I'm starting to really feel that I'm losing hope. I really need help and I'm truly worried. My period, the weight, me, taking all those supplements and still, seriously thinking about going back to clonazepam just to calm me down a bit. Now I'm so depressed. Is there any way I could consult with you?

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Hi! You can pick your best time to have a consultation with this link: calendly.com/prednisone

[@ericcoggins316]

Lol you pointed at the hypothalamus, but didn’t say it…thank you, I loved the video, great information!

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Ha! I’m always torn about whether or not to say such big words in videos… and then sometimes I get tongue tied!

[@Sunny12678-Q]

I took dexemethasone 6mg for 3 days stopped abruptly and it’s been 1 year and m still not feeling ok I have muscle pain I have weight fluctuation I don’t feel myself I feel my body is in shock

[@mobashirahmad1009]

Hi dr Megan! Your videos are always amazing and informative .. I need your advice that I used prednisolone 5mg two tablets morning and evening and stopped it suddenly (one week ago) instead leaving it slowly and know i have many of side effects symptoms like moon face weight gain fatty body vision issue headache sweating etc.. these side effects are permanent or they will decrease by passage of time kindly give some advice

[@נבכנען]

Same here. Very depressed by all of the side effects that are so hard for me and no matter what I do I still can't lose the weight, still my adrenal glands aren't recovering, though I literally do everything to fight it.

[@Fldavestone]

I am weaning off within two weeks and frankly a little scared LOL.

[@richardhasbrouck9159]

THANK YOU SO MUCH DR. MEGAN

[@bonbonjames16]

I only took it 3 days. 60mg two days and 40 the third. Had to stop from insane anxiety. Have had the craziest fatigue the past three days following. Anyone else have these side effects after only taking it a short period of time? Never again

[@calila650]

are you feeling better now? I only took it for a few days as well and it sent my anxiety through the roof

[@bonbonjames16]

@@calila650 1 month later and yes, I’m feeling better, but it took a while, hopefully will never have to take it again lol

[@calila650]

@@bonbonjames16 glad to hear you are doing better! That stuff made me insane, and then fatigued as well

[@antares5683]

​@@bonbonjames16 how are you now?

[@bekamoreno]

Sameee! Took 20mg a day for 7 days and it's been a week since I got off of it. I'M FEELING SO SICK 😞. Are you guys better? Did you have to do a taper? I just quit cold turkey

[@JadeOMalley]

I’ve been tapering for 6 years and can’t get off them

[@marvanbee]

Jesus. What does can you get down to comfortably?

[@saeedmuhammad8053]

I was on it for 16 years everyday for my asthma 10mg now it's been almost two weeks now I'm on 5mg I'm so weak and get out of breath so fast. Do you have any idea of how I can up my energy because the energy drink doesn't work 😢.

[@JadeOMalley]

@@marvanbee it varies. I can get down to 5mg but my symptoms come back. Because Pred kills your immune system it makes it harder

[@JadeOMalley]

@@saeedmuhammad8053 I used Ginseng and hypnosis!

[@CarrieStorton]

I stop taking prednisone in March this year I suffer with ulcerative colitis I am now on rinvoq which is keeping me in mission in the last 8 weeks I have notice that my hair is falling out with the hair follicle still attached is this normal and how long will it last for

[@erindianacathey96]

Hi doctor Megan!! I would love to order your vitamins. I have chronic itp but prednisone has never helped me. I have been so sick and fatigued since i stopped taking prednisone two weeks ago. My relationship is suffering, i do not feel myself. My doctor dropped me from 30 mgs after 4 months to 0 in one week. I dont know what to do but i do not feel okay i can barely function every single day. I keep having terrible anxiety and panic attacks and reacting angrily to everyone around me. Im not the same anymore. Any advice on what i can do immediately to help the fogginess and emotional issues? Thank you so much.

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Hello Erin! I had ITP, too, and prednisone stopped working. If you dropped that fast you might be suffering withdrawal syndrome. It’s not fun at all! Here’s my blog about how to cope: prednisonepharmacist.com/side-effects-solutions/prednisone-withdrawal-dangerous/

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Also, I’ve heard from lots of people who’ve taken Nutranize Zone that it helps them regulate their emotional issues and fogginess from prednisone. Check it out at Nutranize.com

[@Comparickyy]

I am finnaly gonna be off it after 4 months first time I tryed tapering off got really bad headaches and my disease was coming back My body been feeling better but I still get headaches shit sucks

[@Twilightsummerbreeze]

But what are the withdrawal symptoms? Can withdrawals cause asthma and tiredness? Does it cause sweats and hot flashes?

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Check out my article all about withdrawal prednisonepharmacist.com/side-effects-solutions/prednisone-withdrawal-dangerous/

[@sukhdeepaulakh617]

hii i have arthritis i m taking 5 mg prednisone i try to reduce dose but i feel pain what i m doing

[@jennicehyden6590]

I would like to see some kind of ingredient list or %'s of vitamins in this? I have a couple supplements already that I want start taking again, but don't want to take too much of one thing.

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Hi Jennice, I definitely understand needing to know the exact ingredients. My goal in making Nutranize Zone was to make it as tolerable as possible. I avoided anything that could potentially cause bad reactions. Here's a list of the ingredients: Zone Morning contains vitamins A, C, & D3 (cholecalciferol), thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), folate (L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate), calcium (calcium carbonate), magnesium (magnesium glycinate), zinc, chromium (chromium picolinate, Chromax™), potassium, Cassia Bark (cinnamon), and berberine (from Indian Barberry root). Zone Bedtime contains vitamins A, C, & D3 (cholecalciferol), vitamin K2 MK-7 (menaquinone-7), niacin (vitamin B3), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), folate (L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate), calcium (calcium carbonate), magnesium (magnesium glycinate), chromium (chromium picolinate, Chromax™), potassium, Cassia Bark (cinnamon), and melatonin. To see the product’s labels, click on the tiny image at the bottom left of the bottles at this direct link to Zone Morning‘s Supplement Facts and here is Zone Bedtime‘s Supplement Facts. nutranize.com/product/prednisone/ Please let me know if you have any other questions.

[@MistaDontPlay34]

So please tell me how a doctor can prescribe me 80mgs a day for a week then nothing? Last day was Friday, then nothing Saturday, Sunday and today. I'm 100% withdrawing and it's been absolutely miserable! I wish I'd done my research because I would've never started. I was diagnosed with bells palsy and that's why I was prescribed Prednisone. Idk how ppl who take this drug long term do it. Bless you all because after only 1 week I feel like dying

[@Faithberries]

Hey hope you are feeling better now? How did the withdrawal go? How long did it take?

[@Rattleax]

I took a 6-day blister pack of Prednisone and went through psychosis and I think it damaged my diaphragm because I can't breathe properly anymore. Any advice on how to get over that?

[@bekamoreno]

Hi! How are you now?

[@careyc7414]

I was down to .5 mg for 2 weeks for PMR. Doc said you could stop if you feel ok. I stopped & 7-10 days later I notice some muscle & joint pain return. Doc said start taking .5 again. So far after 1 week I am still sore & at 80% of my happy place. I’m wondering how long I will get back to normal & if I need to up the dose a bit to get there.

[@yeti4246]

Did the soreness & pain go away? And how long for reduce soreness pain after taking 5mg again?

[@hasanibrar4445]

I was prescribed prednisone for nasal polyps I've been on a course of 40mg a day for 10 days and then nothing. I've been on this for 2 years and I'm feeling the effects. I don't know what to do because when I come off the prednisone 2 weeks later and I'm back at a point where I need them again. This is because the polyp re grows and I can't breathe from my nose causing my oxygen levels to drop. What should I do??

[@marvanbee]

Dude, your doctor is stopping you at 40mg and not tapering you off at all?!! That is SO dangerous. I also have severe nasal polyps and have been stuck on a 12-day course over and over (more than 2 years now) but the taper starts on day 6. Clearly it's way too fast and sends me into that state Dr. Megan speaks of where I feel like I've been hit by a bus, PLUS the polyps come back in full force by day 3 or 4 without prednisone. I have been giving in by about day 10 and going on another course because I can't breathe or sleep and there is so much pressure around my eyes and head. I imagine you know these feelings. My doctor (GP/FP) is literally referring me to a pharmacist, lol, but also to internal medicine. In the meantime (since that could take weeks) I feel I must come up with my own tapering regimine which I feel fairly confident in but is also a bit scary. My GP refused to send me for regular (even every 3 months) testing so that we would have some markers to see where things are at as I do this. It wasn't even anything complicated or expensive that I asked for...blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. So now I have to go to urgent care or a walk-in clinic to find a nurse who might be interested enough to get those tests done regularly. Needless to say I need a much more supportive and informed GP/FP. Effing Canada. Our healthcare system is literally hanging on by a thread. What country are you in? Just curious. Best of luck 🤞

[@marvanbee]

ps - read Breath by James Nestor. ❤️

[@simonstones1918]

@@marvanbeeyou’re playing with the devil, taking those course of Pred!!

[@Shaikah420]

The give me prednisone because my urticaria from 2017 I saw improvement & got rid from urticaria after 2 years now after the 2 +1 year now I’m planning to stop with my endocrinologist but got down 2.5 mg still have 5 mg. But lucky me I did have any symptoms after reducing it.. thank god. I want to stop it but the heat from summer, the curfew & the stress from this global thing... seems I can’t git rid of as planned. So dose 5 mg of prednisone makes me fat? I gain 10 kg. since 2017 & I can’t get rid of it no matter what I do? It got worse because I have small well power while on prednisone and now can’t stop being!,, Please advice how I can stop being eating.

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Shaikah420 check out my answer on your other post.

[@cryptobunny2506]

I’m at 5mg struggling to get lower... been tapering, but scared to go lower... Doctor is scared to go lower too cause I’ve had flares before. However, inflammation been normal. How to deal with that situation?

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Crypto Bunny that’s the taper trap! It’s a super tough situation. It is so hard to know how to proceed since you want off the prednisone but you don’t want a flare. The key is to work closely with your doctor and listen to your body, going as slowly as you can. there is no perfect answer!

[@TewqyTV]

I too am on only 5 mg of prednisone and I was ok tapering down to 4 and 3 after a few weeks but 2 mg killed me.

[@Fldavestone]

Everyone must strictly watch their diet

[@mahroofyoonuskhan1102]

So how to recover from adrenal insufficiency by steroids?

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Hi! You can check out this article about "Recovering from Prednisone: When Will Your Adrenal System Return?" which might be of help in your condition. View the full article here: prednisonepharmacist.com/education/recovering-from-prednisone-adrenal-system/ For more information about prednisone, we have a bunch of content and articles that might be of help in your condition. You can browse our website at Prednisonepharmacist.com and discover ways to manage and counteract the side effects of prednisone.

[@verab334]

I have a question about Vit.D/Calcium.... I just reduced my Prednisone from 15/then 12/ now 10mg..... my dr., did prescribe supplement of ````vit.D.calcium the whole time... but I had my bone density test done shortly after my initial visit. My bone density test is super good., and always has been.... even my hip X=ray came back "very good, like a 21 year old(lol)... for my age".... so that can be good/and bad???? (Oh I am 78) I stopped taking the Vit/calcium... is that OK???? I am out of the country and cannot see my Dr. before Sept..... Can you advise me? THX for your videos.

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

The doctors who prescribe prednisone the most state that everyone on pred over 7.5 mg for more than 3 months should take calcium + D while they are taking it. I'd continue do so to prevent any bone loss going forward. Definitely call your doctor if you have questions.

[@shikha1394]

For how long did you take Prednisone? And what dosage of vitamin D did you take?

[@montanayoda]

I am so disappointed. Yoyoed Prednisone since severe Crohn's diagnosis in 92. Permanently on 10mg since 2004. Up to 12mg after 2 major surgeries (Total Reverse Arthoplasty) in 2014. Hospital broke my back in 2018 and couldn't get below 15mg. Now just over severe Covid19. Prednisone up to 60mg. Could easily taper to 30....but every time I try to go down Img it is days of severe pain, inflammation, brain fog, etc. Down to 23mg....but I am suffering beyond belief. Yes...2nd Addison's dx couple years ago. Have been to 6 Endos in northern Utah...no one really knows what to do with me. I thought I found hope when I saw your videos.....But, like so many others, you just want to sell me an overpriced product that you don't even list the ingredients!

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Hi Jody, I'm so sorry you've been through so much trying to get real help for your condition. I felt the same way--so frustrated trying to find answers. I went to multiple doctors as well. Regarding the list of ingredients, you can find it right here on my website: nutranize.com/product/prednisone/ To make it easier, here is the list from the Q&A section: Q: What are the ingredients in Zone? Zone Morning contains vitamins A, C, & D3 (cholecalciferol), thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), folate (L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate), calcium (calcium carbonate), magnesium (magnesium glycinate), zinc, chromium (chromium picolinate, Chromax™), potassium, Cassia Bark (cinnamon), and berberine (from Indian Barberry root). Zone Bedtime contains vitamins A, C, & D3 (cholecalciferol), vitamin K2 MK-7 (menaquinone-7), niacin (vitamin B3), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), folate (L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate), calcium (calcium carbonate), magnesium (magnesium glycinate), chromium (chromium picolinate, Chromax™), potassium, Cassia Bark (cinnamon), and melatonin. To see the product’s labels, click on the tiny image at the bottom left of the bottles pictured above (at that link). Here is a direct link to Zone Morning‘s Supplement Facts and here is Zone Bedtime‘s Supplement Facts. Both products contain tiny amounts of other ingredients to hold the product together: microcrystalline cellulose for the capsule shape, magnesium stearate (to help the powder flow), and silicon dioxide (silica absorbs extra moisture so the powder doesn’t stick). All of these ingredients follow Good Manufacturing Practices for testing and were purchased from the highest quality sources.

[@Shaikah420]

The give me prednisone because my urticaria from 2017 I saw improvement & got rid from urticaria after 2 years now after the 2 +1 year now I’m planning to stop with my endocrinologist but got down 2.5 mg still have 5 mg. But lucky me I did have any symptoms after reducing it.. thank god. I want to stop it but the heat from summer, the curfew & the stress from this global thing... seems I can’t git rid of as planned. So dose 5 mg of prednisone makes me fat? I gain 10 kg. since 2017 & I can’t get rid of it no matter what I do? It got worse because I have small well power while on prednisone and now can’t stop being!,, Please advice how I can stop being eating.

[@PrednisonePharmacist]

Shaikah420 that’s great you’re down to 5 mg. There’s usually lots less weight gain at that low dose. Many have said that cutting out carbs helps to control their hunger and binging on food.