The Dangers of Prednisone

[@UnderworldgoddessMoon]

I was prescribed prednisone too and have been having more anxiety than usual.

[@juliegale3863]

Love the way USA doctors say 'discuss it with your doctor'. Here in Uk none have the time to discuss anything and if it was not for the internet I would never find out anything. Thanks for this. Thought about asking for prednizone but the side effects seem worse than what I am suffering now. See no point in it. Maybe one day when things get beyond anything I can stand.

[@thereisnosuchthingasanativ904]

That’s because you and us have socialized bs medicine. I’d you are on Medicaid in the us…… like me. It’s a 2 month wait for an endoscopy lol. Have a hole in your esophagus? Oh well. At least you got free insurance that’s useless right? Utter trash. Worst part is…. If you are on Medicaid they won’t let you pay cash for services because you technically shouldn’t have the money. Anyone ever heard of borrowing money? Or family that will give you the money? It doesn’t matter to these quacks. Then leftists laugh when you call socialized medicine the death panels. We’ll prove me otherwise then. “Well you get cheap prescriptions”! Yeah…. For useless medicine that doesn’t work or generics that are garbage. Story about that too. I take esomeperozole for acid reflux. Paying cash sucked but….. when I got a generic 90 day supply for 1$ I was excited…. Until it didn’t work worth a crap. Because I was taking trinhydrate and it worked well for me, the pharmacy gets a diff generic what seems like every few months. I was given dihydrate. Didn’t work nearly as well. So you can get poor medicine, poor access, and poor doctors. But it’s free! Lol. I’d rather borrow or find the money. Screw govt insurance and acre Barack lying Hussein Obama and his “if you like you doctor you can keep your doctor” lies! All lies. Hope you have nothing urgent if you are on US Medicaid it’s a disaster. Just go insuranceless and pay cash. If you goto the hospital just don’t pay, they’ll work with you on a payment plan or give you a grant anyways. This insurance is useless besides low cost prescriptions that may or may not even work.

[@thereisnosuchthingasanativ904]

Think about this. They fine you in our country if you don’t have insurance. So you gotta be on Medicaid or pay out the nose for insurance or pay a fine. It’s bullshit. Leftist bullshit. The left OWNs this and passed it without one republicans vote. That’s a fact!

[@doctork1708]

Good way to piss off you’re doctor in the US. I had a 1 minute 47 second visit with a specialist, I got to discuss NOTHING.

[@johndee9806]

In UK, most doctors DO NOT READ THE PATIENTS RECORDS, ONLY THE LATEST PAGE, IF YOU ARE LUCKY

[@Yellow.Surgeonfish]

Yes, don't get too excited. Most doctors, if not all, will prescribe the FDA approved protocol for diseases they don't completely understand and they won't discuss any other treatment plans.

[@MasterOogway346]

I took prednisone for two weeks. Being in my late 20s in decent health, I statistically was extremely unlikely to have any side effects after stopping the medication. I tapered off the medicine and experienced 72 hours of excruciating body pain, intense abdominal pain, kidney pain, intense nausea and vomiting, severe diarrhea, and the worst brain fog, lightheadedness, and dizziness of my entire life. With the state of US healthcare, I was essentially told by multiple doctors that I have a stomach bug and to tough it out. Regardless of what doctors say, I am 100% convinced this drug caused my suffering and will be unlikely to ever take the medicine again.

[@buddybmore7707]

This stuff is the human equivalent of rat poison.

[@Yellow.Surgeonfish]

May I ask for what were you taking it? And what are you taking now?

[@Mohotta10]

@@buddybmore7707 Agree with you 100%.

[@Chillinlikeavilll]

I took Prednisolone eye drops for about two weeks and I had the nausea and stomachaches too, and I’m still dealing with the brain fog, dizziness, and acne. It’s gotten to the point where I’m freaking out all the time cause it feels like nothing is real anymore. I’m in my early 20s and I just want to feel normal again. The eye doctors never told me about any potential side effects or that it was even a steroid until after I started my doses.

[@Chaosmos_1349]

​@@Chillinlikeavilll That's very strange. I've taken the eye drops a lot and never noticed any symptoms. Maybe increase acne.

[@iloveyouyoulovemeify]

its hard dealing with prednisone because it helps inflammation so well.its bad to take it but its also bad to live in pain .

[@demondmccray8582]

I agree...I haven't had any serious side effects so far. But I'm willing to take the risk because I couldn't walk straight for 4 months because of constant nonstop arthritis. I had been taking medicine left to right that hadn't been working. Just steady limping and in pain. My 1st dosage of prednisone and I'm walking without pain or limping. I'm on a tapering dosage. 8 days total. I don't know how long it will work but I am happy to be able to walk after 5 months.

[@crys2classy]

People don’t understand how much it helps

[@thereisnosuchthingasanativ904]

Ppl don’t understand how much it can hurt ppl. I was misdiagnosed and told to take 60mg a day and it ruined my whole life. Stomach, acid, mental health, sweats, cursed my whole family out, punched holes in walls. All for what? An un needed drug. If you NEED it. I understand. Most don’t. So it’s trash if you 100 percent don’t need it. Not hard to understand

[@Leescraftyside82]

I agree, just diagnosed with RA and couldn’t walk or hold things due to the pain. I’m on a 2 month tapered dose. But I was extremely inflamed. I’m willing to go through most of the side affects to be able to live a normal life for a little while.

[@jennibean71]

Exactly what I was thinking. I just started taking it until hydroxychloroquine can start to work which I was told can be 8 to 12 weeks. I’ve used prednisone for swelling from injuries and pain in my joints short term and it works great!! It took forever to get diagnosed but I’m glad I can finally have some relief. I’ve been going through the longest flare ever! (I didn’t know what I was experiencing before was even a flare because I want diagnosed yet.

[@mariocajas1130]

What a nightmare of medication, to many side effects. A doctor prescribe it to me but I will not use it. I’m diabetic and it’s said that it could be harmful for people with diabetes 👎. I’m so glad I found this video.

[@shantidayal390]

Very harmful it raises blood sugar to dangerous levels

[@trafficjon400]

its horrible and many comit suicide. God is lost.

[@jaydevinexo]

I’ve been prescribed this steroid today and have been doing my own personal research. I don’t think I’ll be taking this I’ve heard way too many horrible experiences

[@cindy.s2244]

U Mario cajas if u dint take it u made the best decision of ur life. Trust me I was on this fr 12 days post 5 months I’m unable to sleep

[@gloriahoade7654]

It is seriously dangerous for diabetics. Blood sugars increase and could cause stroke or other emergency situations. I was prescribed 60 MG of prednisone and 3 months in, I had a stroke. Dr. never told me what to look for. I was 39 years old. Please be careful and do your research and ask the Dr everything you can think of. Listen to your body.

[@melbasalcido4708]

Love how you explain things. Have learned more about my disease from you than from my own doctor. Thank you ❤

[@jaswindermatharu8538]

Thank you for all the information of prednisone medicine it’s very sad 18 years ago I lost my daughter 32 years bubbly girl as this medicine damaged her organs joint pain red rash that she never had in the end found that’s the Lupus my family were torn in pieces heart broken after taking this medicine her organs failed and died in 2004 such a big tragedy happened so please avoid the long term and high dose for long time I know when you lose your child 😢from 🇬🇧 UK thank you for all videos bless you 🙏🏽🙏🏽😊😕🥲❤️☮️🇬🇧

[@mariasjostrom5680]

It's difficult to get off of the kortikosteroid. Nobody told me about the serious downsides. I think that is brutally wrong!

[@desidudes78]

i'm so sorry for your loss . may she rest in peace enjoying herself in heaven to meet you one day far in the future

[@AngelaDibble-qc2ot]

I'm so sorry.

[@Brandymartinez250]

I have sjogrens and rheumatoid arthritis and I have been on and off of prednisone due to my flare ups of rash all over my body. I didn’t know how serious autoimmune diseases are and I have been experiencing the worst. This video helped me out a lot. Everything I needed to know. My rheumatologist doesn’t really explain much to me I only found out so much by doing my own research.

[@trafficjon400]

You must be feeling grave like. i have been fiveyears praying makes it worse it seems god is cruel. medications do nothing any more it seems all most.

[@benitoflores1855]

@@trafficjon400 ignorant at its finest WoW! Amateur

[@hazelbakes8349]

This comment was right on the money.... I’m absolutely the same... thanks scarf Wolfi

[@Isaac5123]

@@trafficjon400 God is not cruel. Its something that we do that triggers problems like way of life or diet

[@trafficjon400]

@@Isaac5123 because you don't know the scriptures in full Complete context?ACCording to scriptures in context of a true loving God is why people were beaten daily just because they could not flip hamburgers because they had no burgerkings when the Millions of Black more likley and wight Slaves . you can beat them though as long as they don't die in 2 days is supported by God for God is a very Jealous God ? Do you love Your Family sisters brothers? do you Pay a loving attention to them more than once a week yet probably every time daily. why because they are presant with you daily but not when your bussy working not being present because your still thinking ways to show your love for them. Very good thing to do right? this is why God won't like you because you better be paying him much more atention in your brain mind daily second by second in order to over love him more than your family. if you don't then he will cause your family problems eruppting in to hate because your not keeping track of how much you love your god as He said you must hate your family if you love them more than Me. read EXUDUS21 : MATHEW 35: DEUTERONOMY LEVITICUS and Then ROMANS AND Later books of Jesus.. then try and figure ROMANS AGAIN and if you pay atention you will see how ridiculously Contradicting making up news laws by Jesus with the Lake of Fire. though Romans all ready destroyed the sin of the flesh as God Said for how do i see your sin in the flesh when its all ready dead in the old law? but of course you would not want to sin knowing its naturally better not too? And of course then Cherry pick it all like you do and don't bother because i'll notice it flat out !! No christian can ever convince any one who honestly knows the book in full context and remember honestly with out cherry picking IDIOTS will also never convincing to any one with the knowledge of such hate and Manipulation Narcissitic behavior. i believe a loving parent God as loving there own children like a good Parent today not the Man who was worned not to take or add to the Book in witch He shurly did. if you have a TINY BIT of sense and honestly about its Corruptions lies Contradictions? Hate, Slavory, beating others as long as they don't die IN 2 DAYS? and others bibles who give prety much the same Man control over the masses. Yet? Any one including i would want a true loving Creator to exist? do we know it as a fact of faith as what we see with our eyes as it blocks us from it and why is a Mysterious mystery for us to use to think about when you have an accident or my christian confused non educated loss of reality friends and family are and who are called christian but now lost after living more than 45 years because nothing happened what the book promissed except for natural disasters that been happening for 100s of years and lied about by christians because of there lack of honnesty in 100s Christian predictions of the end coming False every time it comes? in Corrupted Foolish America with there Man made actions destroying us and them with no true reasoning except the ones christians caused because they are atained and made as born wicked filthy junk from such false junk evil devil controled book by its pretending its Good but also did not know how knowledge knowing truth of seeing the differences. Remember and be very carefull how much your loving your family than god of Mathew.

[@Huero87]

I took this for only 5 days back in 2014. It took about 6 months to get over the side effects. Every horrible thing you can think of happened. Vision issues, insomnia, panic attacks, sweating etc. it was miserable.

[@elles.6768]

Omg. I was wondering what is considered a short and long time. I was on it for 4 weeks tapering down every week and at the end I noticed my ankles were swollen. That was over a month ago and they're still swollen.

[@Huero87]

@@elles.6768 everyone is different. I’m usually pretty sensitive to meds.

[@blacktara3936]

So glad you survived. Prednisone killed my beloved grandma.

[@wasapal1]

Did it cause like a tight restricted chest or throat or like palpitations

[@rebelwithoutaclue8164]

Yuo2. Poison.

[@johnmiller6902]

Wish I had this info twenty years ago when I started taking prednisone for lupus related symptoms. I now have myopathy in my legs and have to use a walker to get around. I’ve taken prednisone for the last twenty plus years at different doses everyday. Doctors telling me to stay on it because it was working and I tolerated it well. Beware , like the video says there is no safe dose for the long term! By the way I’m 60 years old.

[@themilkyway4850]

May i ask how much mg Prednisone were you on for 20 years..? and did it also affect your bones. or bone density..? and how old were your when you first started consuming it..? did you take it Everyday..? PLz reply to these if possible.. it'll be a great help for me.. Thank you very much.

[@colliesworld6380]

@@themilkyway4850 I would like to know also

[@angelafariscal8020]

I’m 69 I’m on prednisone due to my transplant.

[@Selkian]

Due to an undeclared arthritic condition at age 40 , I was prescribed prednisone and methotrexate. Dosage was up to 5 x 5 mg. This was taken during regular severe attacks over a 6 year period. It took me 18 months to get off the due to kickbacks. Eventually it took a long period on 0.5 mg. My body was that sensitive. I was very fit and active when this autoimmune disease hit me. Despite low calories, I put on about 3 stone, mostly Aron the trunk and face. At 66, I am still fighting back to fitness as best I can and in my best shape since the start. I have no doubts that my body is damaged from long term medications. There is much more information available now.

[@carmenavila2621]

Thankyou! Am Sixtytwo. Just got diagnosed and am taking Prednisone and am slowly moving the mg down. Am taking D/M vitamins. Have seen that green raw vegetable help very much

[@shariceboykin9951]

Just showed up in my news feed and been taking this 2 days now. It's helped with my back pain

[@missjene9915]

PT in a pool to strengthen & straighten. I was given IV Prednisone with Remicade by a Rheumatologist at a major hospital. I asked why & said NO‼️i have PsA, fibromyalgia, bouts of colitis, joint replacements, didn't Remicade help. I'm now 82 & walking, talking & driving. Always in pain, but sleep well. Be questioning, read up & chg Doctors if yours is dismissive.

[@lovejoylove9614]

I have been used prednisone for a while suddenly got a skin reaction ... Thank you for your time by enlightening people ..

[@trevorclark945]

Prednisone is the only thing to help with my goat flare ups, it’s a lifer saver for me personally

[@31aa14]

What about know?

[@tarrykang9821]

I just started Prednisone and needed it while waiting to get started on a biologic. The thorough video was tremendously helpful. Explained clearly and in an easy to understand, organized manner the side effects. I am able to fix them in my mind as a result. The tips to mitigate are super helpful. I feel reassured to be walking into the use of it with eyes open. Thank you so much.

[@trafficjon400]

Fix them in your mind? don't get what that even means. walking in to the use of what with your eyes open. PREDNISONE LOWERING INFLAMMATION But destroys the rest of the body practically is a poison than any good thing.

[@mctrustsnoone3781]

If you ever want to chat, please feel free to reply. I’ve been on the prednisone -> methotrexate -> Hadlima journey. The methotrexate and Hadlima aren’t working for me and I’ve just been put back on the prednisone. I hope you’re finding success on your journey. Best wishes!

[@renaeheineck6050]

On Prednisone for 2-3 weeks to treat Covid inflammation in my lungs, what I didn't know at the time was I'd loose 50% of my hair volume from taking prednisone, but I can breath. Hair lose is another side effect of corticosteroids in some folks.

[@dominysynclair]

Is it growing back?

[@kellydangelo6035]

I lost a whole bunch of my hair from Covid

[@kathyjames2850]

You can most definitely have hair loss from COVID as well as from Prednisone.

[@Sakshi-gk9cw]

Is hair loss a temporary side effect or permanent ? I have been prescribed this for back pain for 2 weeks. Please let me know.

[@dianerose8316]

My hair loss us due to Methotrexate, which I take for Rheumatoid Arthritis along with 10mg of Prednisone a day. I have regular blood tests every 3 months. I've taken Prednisone in the past when on antibiotics and the only side affects I had was an increased appetite.

[@erikroque9155]

This med messed up my Stomch forever

[@mariasjostrom5680]

Mine too

[@calenlight6817]

I feel the same way and I only took it for 5 days. Will I ever recover from this poison?

[@rosiebottom3870]

I was mistakenly prescribed prednisolone for 9 months. I loved it. I went from moving like an 80 year old to bouncing around like a child full of energy. I only put on 10 pounds in weight. I was really upset when my doctor realised his mistake and stopped it. I now use it sparsely for bad flare ups.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

How did u do that

[@rosiebottom3870]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe I'm in the UK. I was able to request repeat prescriptions from my GP. It was my rheumatologist who realised what was going on and told me to stop.

[@polemeros]

I am 75 and had a severe allergic skin reaction on my face to something unknown (it happens now, after taking the jab....) and my dermatologist prescribed 15 day course of prednisone. Amazing. All the skin on my face flaked off and I now have better skin that I've had in years. I had my 3-day bounce where, in addition to a very enjoyable mood and energy upswing, all the pains in my body from knees and neck arthritis, a bruised achilles heel disappeared. And after 30 days, my 20 year long acid reflux problem (sleep destroying) is reduced by 95%! My gums always bleed when I floss my teeth. No more. The bad side effect was cramping, but that's subsided now. Quite the drug and, for me, hugely beneficial.

[@Bichonfrise369]

😂 that how they found out I had lupus!! It was by accident. I love prednisone I been on for 10 years! I really give my life back . Before I was in bed for 8 years my husband wanted to divorce me I would not walk. ❤

[@PrateikDusseja]

Can you share the dosage ? When you start feeling so fresh ?

[@shayk.393]

i’m just finishing up 6 weeks of prednisone for a lupus flare… my hot flashes increased and my hair is definitely negatively affected !!!!! i feel more tired than before.

[@nancywolf3786]

what dose of prednisone did you take for six weeks?

[@dennyb759]

Thank you Dr for so much good information please don’t stop. You really help us with what to ask our Dr. Happy N Healthy New Year

[@dmariewalker6880]

My GD was diagnosed with JRA at age 2. Prednisone saved her life, even though her weight got up to 40 lbs. on the other hand, my husband was put on prednisone for his asthma, he couldn’t get off of it, was dependent on it, yes when he started taking the medication he got the moon face, gained midsection weight, all this went away the longer he was on it. He fell & broke his shoulder, I knew it was due to the prednisone. He had massive heart attack at age 64. Prednisone is a two edged sword.

[@phyllisracette1516]

I realize the risk with this medication but at 70, inflammatory arthritis, both hands, knees and ankles, anemia... At my age who wouldn't want to feel as good as prednisolone makes you feel?

[@rosalvahafford8251]

Please use the supplements to help fight off any side effects it may cause.

[@milenaseymour446]

Okay I’m already half way in and no way am I putting this into my body ! Poison in disguise

[@agvision09]

No way I'm taking this med from hell!!! I have polymyalgia rheumatica, I'm in so much pain! but I rather live just with this pain than the pain and all other side effects! what a nightmare! I got into carnivora diet and it will help me get rid of inflammation and eventually this disorder.

[@colinheaton6934]

People don't take this out of choice it's either live with side effects or die...thank god we've got it

[@JudyMitchell-yk6rg]

Recently, my liver shut down -1900 AST and ALT (Autoimmune hepatitis). I'm on my 3rd week of 40mg of Prednisone and it is doing a great job at getting Liver Enzymes down. However, I am dealing with crazy side effects... Insomnia, I feel tired but yet feel wired, I have the jitters and feel very anxious. I'm on overdrive!!! My head is clouded, sometimes a little dizzy. Think about food all the time - I've tried so hard to eat the right foods, but the urge to eat is constant! I have gained 9 lbs within 3 weeks. I have been instructed to start weaning from 40mg to 30mg/2 wks, 20mg 2wks, then 10mg for 4 weeks. Thank you Dr. for this very informative video!

[@trafficjon400]

Prednisone and especially Dexamethasone can or will Cause Autoimmune Deficiencies and Addison's induced Disease with the Adrenal cortisol failure's no one would wish on their worse enemy. Taking me six years so far trying to recover from horrible Steroid anti inflammatory's just for poison ivy destroyed half my life.

[@christinahurt7505]

Judy Mitchell Did you already have have autoimmune hepatitis and was that the reason you were prescribed predisone? What tests were done to diagnose your AH? I have had elevated liver enzymes on the past but then they return to npredniSONE. (Including before ever taking predisone). Trying to get to the bottom of it because I have a LOT of debilitating symptoms so was also prescribed prednisone.

[@shaneervin1305]

I had PMR and required 20 mg/day (initially) to control the symptoms and allow me to return to work. After a year, I began tapering the dose, by reducing in monthly stepdowns of 10%. Eventually, I got down to 1 mg/day, and finally to zero. It took over 4 years, but all is well now.

[@agvision09]

Did the PMR go away? I diagnosed 7 weeks ago and I will not take this medication. But I changed my diet to a 0 carb diet 5 weeks ago. Many PMR patients and many other autoimmune disorder patients are treating the inflammation with nutrition. Something doctors know nothing about it.

[@johnnieroebuck3749]

Hello you are so amazing and so blessed I do thank God for the words that he is allowing you to share with the world continue your blessing and have a blessed day.

[@malissamackb.3452]

I have Lupus and possibly Sjogren's and I have been on prednisone ( 5mg ) for 10 years. I know I need to get off of it but I am concerned about how i will feel and being able to do my job.

[@michaelbressette2599]

I was recently Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cytokine release Syndrome & PMR. This began shortly after having one dose of the Pfizer vaccine for Covid. I did make a complaint & voiced my concern about it to a public health nurse who not only refused to believe me, but went on by berating me & refused to assist me. This is when I talked to my Doctor about this & requested a referral to an immunologist who then after my appointment he diagnosed me with CRS, he wasn't very helpful & stated there was nothing he could do for me & he went on to state that if I wanted to have another Vaccine I would have to go to the hospital for mitigation & I took that as a sign & thanked him & went home with no intention of doing that. A few months later as pain got worse, I was sent to my Rheumatologist who after many tests x-rays MRI's etc he diagnosed me with PMR. His remedy was Prednisone which I had to really think about before I was feeling confident that it would be safe, so I had a very long discussion with his secretary on this drug & after a 2 hour talk I was convinced that it was likely the only solution as the pain & Inflammation was severe enough to force me to take them. Its been about 2 months now & I am feeling better, but not much better but enough I can live with it. His original dosage was 4 pills a day, I couldn't achieve 4 pills a day because I would forget or my need to take food with them prevented me from taking a fourth as I don't like to eat much especially when I wake up. Anyway so I have been on 3 a day & am having acceptable results but only a week ago I request the original 4 a day because I realized I could take 2 at a time so all I would have to do is take 2 in the morning, & 2 in the evening at bed time which is when I have the worst discomfort. I don't like to take these because they are a steroidal medication & I knew someone who died from this medication & it scared the ***** out of me. The medication that bothers my stomach most is the Risedronate tablets that protect my bones. I bloat up like a hot air balloon shortly after I take one even with food & the stomach gets very bloated & hard & very uncomfortable. I have also noticed that I am breaking out EVERYWHERE with what looks like HIVES. I just turned 58 & I feel like I am 68. I am very depressed, very withdrawn & quarantined in my home. I am a very angry person right now :( I had chronic inflammation since I was in my mid teens but over the past few years since my initial & only injection of the Pfizer vaccine, my health has been falling apart & pain ALL THE TIME. I want to thank you for this video to help clarify a few things & on the only medication to help reduce the inflammation Prednisone.

[@sola2351]

Wow, I had the same reaction after my second Covid vaccine. Doctors ignore my connection to the vaccine and my symptoms for years. Finally I found a rheumatologist who gave me a medical exemption for the COVID vaccine because she realized it caused my issues.

[@michaelbressette2599]

I went off Prednisone about 4-5 months ago due to side effect complications. I couldn't reach my Immunologist or my family Doctor when I was having serious issues with side effects from the Prednisone unknowing to myself I had to ween very slowly off prednisone. Since then I have found a new Doctor & stopped seeing that Rheumatologist & still I am waiting for the new Doctor to review the information of symptoms & the conditions I was diagnosed with which is Rheumatoid Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica & Cytokine release syndrome. It took some months of researching & recovering from the side effects of Prednisone to realize that I could control most of my symptoms if I had changed my Diet & start introducing an Anti-inflammatory diet & routine to help me safely manage this pain & inflammation without Pharmaceutical drugs & restrict my movements as I also have a bad hip that needs replacing which I chose to not have at this time. I have also decided to isolate myself as well because of the Cytokine Release syndrome which makes me highly susceptible to infection & further illness caused by the aggressive nature of the CRS & my immune system. I never had any of these issues Prior to the one & only shot of that Evil Pfizer poison. Now I am getting the push off by all Doctors & they don't appear to show any concern & are taking their time to address it even the new Doctor, Instead they push me in another direction for tests that do NOT relate to my complaints. At this point I am permanently isolated & I don't go far from home maybe 2 blocks then I have to come home due to the hip & Rheumatic headaches that causes me visual loss & I have been to the hospital to be tested for Giant cell Arteritis & was told the blood work they had done shows no markers that indicate the presence of GCA but did state I had a mild infection but didn't elaborate further & told me to see my Family Doctor, then stated that it could be my eye site & to see an eye doctor which I intend to do, but I also intend to see an iridologist & a naturopath & likely a homeopath as well because the current allopathic medical practitioners have lost my trust since the vaccines where pushed into the populations of our world. The professional behavior of medical practitioners has changed dramatically since then & I see a lot of hostility & belligerence in our doctors & time is passing with little to no help with these matters. Its beyond frustrating now. I simply have no faith in the healthcare system anymore In Canada anyway. @@sola2351

[@kellyprice1024]

I took prednisone for 3 days. I had not felt so "normal" in years while I took this drug. Sad it could not last. If God has provided herbs and natural foods that would mimic prednisone without the side effects, I would like to know what they are.

[@trafficjon400]

You have no clue of how much other people suffer from taking steroid because every body is different as the body can reject this poison. God wouldn't make something that works for some and destroys others. why you don't read about what it does to others and dare say God provides it. take it in higher doses and a bit longer periods and see how you end up. your adrenals and the good feeling is a unnatural high!! this high has nothing to do with God. once your Cortisol and adrenal glands can't take the blow any more it will reverse your body things you would wish you never went through. also taking years or a life time for any possible recovery.

[@PanRider939]

Morinda citraflora, Noni Juice on the shelf. Is natural anti inflammatory.

[@PrateikDusseja]

What was the dosage ?

[@MIB-iy6qq]

Pred acts as cortisol in the body, all cortisol steroids meds are extremely damaging. Cortisol is the stress hormone and it is a catabolic steroid, this hormone breaks down the body's muscles bones ect into sugars causing bone and muscle loss with the increased blood sugars causing weight gain. It shuts down all unnecessary system in the body from immune system to reproductive systems and sex drive, this sex hormone imbalance will then also add to weight gain. The cortisol acts on the brain directly causing mood swings and also indirectly by shutting down the sex hormones inducing menopaus like symptoms in men and women, the side effects of this can cause hot flushes, period issues, ed, anxiety, depression to name a fiew. This med is over prescribed by many doctors and if used long term its side effects may result in your doctor advising the introduction of other meds to treat these sides effects and the cycle continues out of controal, these secondary prescription meds like statins, antidepressants, beta blockers, insulin all have severe sides effects in themselves and so should also be avoided if possible. To sum up Pred and any cortisol equivalent should be avoided as much as possible.

[@anthonycelano165]

Unfortunately it’s a lifesaver if you have PMR

[@MIB-iy6qq]

Polymyalgia rheumatica is best treated with balanced HRT in women to include estrogen, progesterone and Testosterone. This condition is less common in men for obvious hormone reasons but if so TRT is the best treatment option and normally its only Testosterone thats required, Nandrolone taken alone or in combination with HRT or TRT is extremely effective. Cortisol is the last drug of choice for your condition, while you may feel pain relief taking cortisol it is actually making your condition worse as it will weaken your bones, tendons and muscles to the point of pain from wastage and fatigue. Cortisol also shuts down sex hormone production which is the primary cause of developing the condition PMR

[@MariaFernandes-cz5ir]

@@MIB-iy6qq what natural substitute would you advise ?

[@christinahurt7505]

​@MIB-iy6qq I would like to know more about how PMR is diagnosed and treated with HRT. I had a total hysterectomy 11 yrs ago and take HRT but drs also put me on predisone for Autoimmune condition, spine severe deg disk disease and refractory trigeminal neuralgia and multiple cranial nerve neuralgia. If you could share any additional info or a link I would really appreciate it.

[@catherinelittle9814]

Although it may not be as strong as prednisone, I would prefer to be prescribed pregnenolone. It doesn't have all those terrible side effects.

[@auldreekie7768]

I’m so glad I found your channel. It’s very helpful in understanding the effects of my ra & the meds I take. Thanks for being so concise. ❤

[@sarapagedelawarelegallaw711]

And yet, every GI I have seen has placed me on Prednisone for my UC and it was the ONLY thing to finally get from being miserable. Low dose 5mg.

[@trafficjon400]

5MG as long as your Adrenal Cortisol can take it will will be better off on it. but long term like for years yet some Addisons take it for life. Adrenals should be checked yet you will know if your cortisol levels start going in the wrong levels. first sysmtems will be depression waking shaking . your cortisol stress levels are much needed .yet some are ok with it. hard to tell.

[@janmariablackwell8138]

Its interesting about the hand washing. During the CV crisis, I constantly used hand sanitizer. I stopped when the palms of my hands became infected. No amount of creams would remedy this. I then went down with septic arthritis. Everything now points to me having RA but it was so mild at the time, I didn't take a lot of notice and certainly didn't want the array of drugs my mum has to take.

[@nancywolf3786]

hand sanitizer just leaves a lot of dead bacteria on your hands. always use a gentle (not antibacterial) soap and cool water. rinse well.

[@domilai6014]

Thank you Doctor! Your explanation is simple & to the point without the medi-jargon! Most understanding

[@jerrytom3514]

I really benefited from it. I hear so many negative comments but I’m sure that’s the minority. I think most people benefit from prednisone. It’s an awesome drug

[@ameliamonica5199]

8 years of 5mg of Prednisolone every day as a kidney transplant survivor. The only side effect I have experienced is increased appetite and some insomnia. Apart from these 2 side effects I’m doing splendid 🙌🥰 Thank you very helpful information

[@JuanGarcia-re8yj]

What about moon face?

[@agvision09]

@@JuanGarcia-re8yj My question also.

[@shadetreader]

I saw a specialist when my Central Texas allergies first hit hard in 2012; he only briefly gave me steroids, but I ended up much sicker overall (worsening fibromyalgia, etc) and gained 80 pounds that I'm still struggling to lose. Prednisone is no joke. It turns out the only thing that helps my allergies is mask-wearing, so I haven't had a major flareup since April 2020. I will never take steroids again except in a life-or-death emergency.

[@Lee-qo6ef]

Prednisone makes me trowbup

[@africangirl189]

My appetite has increased for sure

[@johnsmith-sw7ii]

HEY!!! Why did you skip right over Myopathy?????? I was on 10 mg twice a day for three months and now can hardly walk!!!

[@UkuleleCole]

Does this include methylprednisolone.

[@phyllisracette1516]

Thank you for this information. I try to educate myself to get the most benefits and stay as healthy as i can.

[@TheFiown]

Hasn't there been like a hundred studies showing the dangers of mask wearing ? As for vaccines well for covid that ship has sunk ! I am almost the only person I know who hasn't had covid and of course I am not vaccinated.

[@kizzyfarrell9340]

I had sarcoid which was affecting my eyes 👀 It's was called sarcoid pan utevis Taking steroid improved my vision by clearing the inflammation Also my chest xray slowed swollen lymph nodes caused by sarcoid to That all clear now So they do work But the side effects like weight gain bone thinning etc Are not nice But I weight up the positive again the negative So basic I had better eyes And my chest is better to That the way I do it And hope I can slowly come of steroid But they improve some people quality of live So much ..

[@archangelsastrology]

With PMR I can’t imagine not being on this Prednisone I’m now on 5mgs trying to go down in mgs !

[@jp1770]

Thank you this is all so new to me I just started to notice worsening symptoms over the last year , especially month. I also have epilepsy for few years, I swear they're related. It's too bad prednisolone is instant relief I need to see this I'm probably not that bad off. can't keep taking nsaids , kidneys showing signs. I just got referred to a rhemitologist. Scary to think what this may turn into and needing Prednisone. I'm on Medicaid can't get the expensive biologic most likely

[@thereisnosuchthingasanativ904]

I’m on Medicaid too and it’s trash. The generics suck. They won’t let you pay cash for anything because you aren’t supposed to have the money. Even if it’s borrowed they don’t wanna hear it. Death panels . Pre I’ve you garbage til other things mess up and then screw your whole body up. Snowball effect

[@belovedchaos1]

Could you do more videos of medications with autoimmune conditions like plaqenil, methotrexate, and more? Love the way you explain all of this

[@BB-yr4md]

Excellent info, very helpful 🙏🤗

[@phylis3917]

Thank you for a clear explanation. I now understand.

[@bossnoritv6108]

thank you for this very informative video...

[@jeannetterivera8230]

Thank you for all the info that my own Pulmonary Dr never mentioned. This wz very informative & helpful 💊🥰🙏🏻 I have Sarcoidoses, on 40 mg a day but slowing it down. I’ve been up since 3am now. Searching for answers cz my family is worried & wants me iff this medication. Bad side effects:(

[@amoreshaw7217]

Me too I’m suffering

[@phyllisracette1516]

Blood pressure is my concern, but i have to do something different because Enbrel just isn't doing for me what it used to. 25 years of so many arthritis medicines.

[@MrAvant123]

I tapered of pred a bit too quickly a couple of times, and was really ill for 24 hours. Migraine, tiredness, listlessness, nausea and unable to do much at all, rather like a sever hangover.

[@lf7065]

You were lucky it was only a day for you. For most of us it's weeks and even months like this!

[@SonyaKhanOfficial]

This is exactly how I feel right now after missing a dose!!

[@amitroy1007]

Are you all feeling good now and totally recovered?

[@zerstorer335]

I remember when I was going through chemo and I took prednisone for one more day than the other meds. For the first couple rounds, I was incredibly frustrated when I couldn’t go to sleep the night after the last dose. Once I realized it was likely a matter of taking the steroid without the nausea-meds that could make me sleepy, I gave up on sleeping for that one night of the cycle and things became a lot less stressful. Being awake and not knowing why was the burden.

[@lheitman1978]

Helpful information, but turned off after the second blaring LOUD ad. I about jumped out of my skin.

[@rosalvahafford8251]

Also, I use Milk Thistle to protect my liver as well.

[@idlikemoreprivacy9716]

Saved my eyes and digestive system, no symptoms after a few weeks, very mild side effects. Just ask your MD and carefully follow the prescription, NEVER change, quit, etc. w/o checking with your doctor before.

[@giggino342]

Thank you for this video.. It has help me understand the good and bad on Prednisone for PMI 10mg but was told to take 15mg… I am also on Levthyroxine 50mg

[@Shasha8674]

Zn/Se/enough iron/probiotic like Orthobiotic helps convert T4 to T3 which make the thyroid hormone active. Gluten may cause low thyroid and gut lining issues. Gluten is in wheat/barley/rye...oats/corn/rice. Rice is low in gluten. Wild rice has no gluten.....is a grass. Hidden gluten may hurt on nuts not sold in the shell/meat basting/some spices/air/lotions/food with a label/gluten free food. Asian diet may help minus MSG/wheat/soy/corn starch.

[@gabrielwood9345]

Thank you Dr. Your imformation has been very helpfull

[@samreen4380]

Why the doctors sometimes never guide properly some say this what u hv showed in dis video now n some says something else only god knows but pls Gide us in proper way

[@simhifree2416]

Please tell us what RA drugs are not dangerous, including risking death and cancers? Many of the nonsteroidal drugs also have the same side effects or worse. NOT EVERYONE GETS NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS FROM PREDNISONE OR PREDNISOLONE, especially if they take a low dose -- 20 mg and lower daily, for years. I was diagnosed with RA over 30 years. It is severe and has not improved, even on Tier 1 drugs. The only way I have been able to get out of bed is Low Dose prednisone and what I DON'T eat.

[@justwanttolivesilent]

I love your answer and I think like you do. The others drugs like methoterexate, immurna. palquanil can be worst for my opinion.

[@sinjinmonsoon9055]

I was given an enormous dose for a long time dealing with a blood disorder from lupus. I have chronic pain in my bones and terrible muscle cramps still. The doctors constantly wanting to put me on it still. I am worse bc of this drug and wish i had known. My doctor didn't tell me anything and i suffered horribly. I still have the blood disorder. Steroids did nothing.

[@nataliebell6472]

Thank you so very much. I am on a merry go round of prednisone, anti inflammatory tablets, also taking endep for sleep and pain and plaquenil. I really want to try and get off these medications but am scared to as the flare ups are so bad. Any one else like this? 💓

[@debraojo8616]

Yes. I’d rather the occasional use of prednisone for the flares rather than battle a month long flare up. I think all meds have side effects and we have to decide what’s best. I had my pharmacist look at my meds and give me his recommendations. Best thing I did when I have four diff Dr not aware of what the other is doing.

[@AM-el4iv]

This is a widely prescribed drug in veterinary medicine. My dog was put on prednisolone it for a lumbar disk inflammation for an injury but was cardiovasdculary healthy, and had no other health issues. He died a month after being put on this medication. Lost muscle mas, developed pot belly, vomiting, non stop peeing, panting, behavioral changes. It was horrible. Would've done something else besides if I could go back for him. But this med just created more problems than the one he began with.

[@tortugalisa4748]

@AM-el4iv So sorry to hear about your puppers passing away. Pharmaceutical drugs are no good for man or his best friend🥺

[@brucefly3612]

Same, my cat died yesterday from this medication, she lost all her muscles, bones, had damage to the liver and developed jandice as a consequence.

[@tortugalisa4748]

​@@brucefly3612 Aww, that makes me so sad. Sorry for your loss😢 I hope you get another fluffer loves again❣️They are the greatest❤️

[@agvision09]

What a nightmare of "medicine". Looks it was created in hell.

[@tortugalisa4748]

@@agvision09 Agreed💯

[@TheFiown]

It also gives me so much more energy and helps me focus much better. It could even be addictive it is so great but I am not into addiction of any kind.

[@jenniferlee9029]

Did u have side effects?

[@TheFiown]

Hi, no none that I can see, I don't feel bloated, just more energy as if I am boosted. A bit less sleep but there again I usually sleep 4 to 5 hours a night. There might be hidden side effects but non that I can see. @@jenniferlee9029

[@susankapur4364]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@ashortsimp1255]

Wow! Im 12 and i got this prescription for me cause of my swollen lymphnode they said nothing about the side effects

[@milenaseymour446]

Thank you for this valuable info

[@childofgod9648]

Pray to God in Jesus mighty name. Praise and worship Jesus. Repent and turn away from sins. Read your holy Bible and ask God for wisdom. Exercise regularly and start fasting.

[@De3e3]

Amen 🙏

[@mamat792]

It sounds like PMR will eventually go away, but possibly, prednisone helps make it go away sooner. Is that correct?

[@CharlesMichaelSidwell]

I'm on high dose Prednisone for 2 weeks to try and recover hearing that I lost from sudden sensorineural hearing loss. I can't wait to get off it, because it is making me feel hungry all the time and wanting to eat and eat. Also, noticed dry mouth. However, it is making me sleep like a rock.

[@Aventerra01]

I have to take it for HSP or IGA Vasculitis. So depressing. It’s either take some of this or risk potential renal kidney failure

[@GangadayeJankie]

Thanks for this info

[@aleksandralazarevic7420]

I started with 40mg of prednisone for UC. Now I'm on 25mg. This is the worst medicine ever. I can't sleep! Only 2.5 hours of sleep every night same. I have strong pain and cramps in my legs and ankles. My routine was walking every morning and evening for 1 hour. Now I can walk 30min in the morning and after that, I'm so tired. My vision is blurry. I need to avoid conversations with family members because I'm speaking in an aggressive manner. This medicine helped with my UC flare but destroyed everything else. I need to drink it for 1 more month. I'm so exhausted. If I could sleep body and mind would have time to regenerate but I can't sleep.

[@cindy.s2244]

How is ur sleep now post 5 months 12 days of prednisone yet suffer without sleep .

[@aleksandralazarevic7420]

@@cindy.s2244 Two months ago I finished therapy with prednisone. After 3 weeks I started to sleep better. I have a sleeping routine. I'm in bed at 11 pm and I wake up every morning without alarm at 5 am. Sometimes at 4:30 am but it's a solid 5 hours of sleep. Luckily I rarely wake up during the night. Yet, I feel so exhausted every day.

[@cindy.s2244]

@@aleksandralazarevic7420 lucky u got sleep . how long did u have to take it I took 40 mg fr 5 days and 30 mg then dropped to 10 mg fr two days and then 5 mg and I’m done it did nothing fr mouth allergy may be tapered it too quickly but I don’t sleep at all need to check with my doc if this continues .

[@Emilyleestrong]

Had you experienced any hair loss side effects? Im prescribed Prednisone too, and Im having UC flare up too. Thanks

[@aleksandralazarevic7420]

@@Emilyleestrong Luckily no. I'm sorry because you're in a flare up now. Please try to calm your mind and manage yours emotions. For 3 years I have had a flares. Then I started to listen guided meditations and guided body scans for free on KZbin. Please listen dr. Bruce Limpton and Dr.Joe Dispenzia to learn about your mind and how to reprogram it. It's all about trauma and suppressed emotions. Last year on August I've had 2600 calprotectin. Doctor wanted to put me on Prednison again for the third time . I refused it on Friday on Monday bleeding stoped and all of my simptoms stoped. Doctor couldn't belive. He couldn't explain how this happened. But I know. I started to change my set of mind. With positive affirmations and I started to love my self. I'm still in process of changing. Hope this will help you. Stay strong. We are the creators of our lives. I'm sending you a lot of positive energy 🍀

[@_heyimbritt]

I was diagnosed with/TTP a blood autoimmune disease. I relapsed and was in the hospital for blood transfusions they wanted to put me on 140mg and I refused and they went down to 70. I did a quick taper after getting out the hospital. I have been on and off that drug since 2022 and I hate it!!!! I’m looking for alternatives to calm my inflammation. The side effects are brutal

[@studentaccount4354]

NSAIDs trigger my asthma and cause digestive problems.

[@privatesuzie4071]

I take for gout. Other drugs I cant take. But while this helps crippling pain, it turns me into an emotional and depressed and angry person…hi blood pressure, pre diabetes…and it takes weeks after stopping to feel free from it…in fact all my personality changes after stopping, are worse for awhile. We are going to be trying allopurinol one more time with low dose Pred as needed, and a very strict ketogenic diet. Ultimate goal is put gout in remission and push uric acid level down.

[@Isaac5123]

Go on keto. Drink lemon with water and pure water only

[@privatesuzie4071]

@@Isaac5123 have been ketogenic for some time…thx

[@Isaac5123]

@@privatesuzie4071 so why have you got the symptoms you are complaining about?

[@BlackCatMargie]

I guess I'm in the cons camp of opinion about prednisone. My partner has been prescribed it a number of times during his life, as he has had Schuerman's disease since his teens, and gets very severe back pain. The last time he took predisone he had a severe psychotic episode, which turned him into a completely different person. I took him to the doctor, as I was frightened for my own safety, as well as his. The psychotic episodes ceased completely once he was off the prednisone. He knows he can never take it again.

[@justtinkering6713]

Taking this> you feel great for the first 3 days, then for the next week you feel like heck

[@chrisbrode7099]

I’m 68 and have excema ? My old doctor put me on 40mg a day for 9 months and Instarted falling all the time. Was never diabetic but when i fell, the doctor said my sugar level was 338 and A1C was 13.5! I was Never diabetic all my life. Doctor at hospital said my doctor caused me to be diabetic. Do you agree?

[@brucefly3612]

Well of course, prednisone elevates blood sugar and can make you diabetic, weren't you informed about it?, so yes, your doctor caused you to be diabetic, specially if you weren't informed.

[@belindaalderson9341]

Helped some . I guess I’m so tired of meds and severe pain . Had it on prednisone too.

[@roadstar499]

i was put on prednisone for 8 day cycle... 2 days 40mg,2 days 30mg,2 days 20 mg,2 days 10 mgs... this is to help with a sinus infection i have had for months... not sure it even helps

[@AC-LING666]

I feel so sorry for all of you in the comments that believe in doctors and prescription drugs

[@rosemobley4978]

You are a blessing.😇

[@GamerGuy1985]

I took for 5 days and nothing happened. No side effects also no benefit that I could feel.

[@mctrustsnoone3781]

Thank you for such a phenomenal video. I’ve been on prednisone, on and off for two years, doses as high as 50mg (for a max of one week at a time) with many months of tapers. This is to treat Bird Shot Uveitis. I have been unresponsive to methotrexate and Hadlima and have just had to go back on the prednisone, after a three month break. Do you think it’s worth doing a bone density test as well?

[@8vvbvv8]

Are there any alternatives of Prednisone? Unfortunately, I'm very sensitive to it and getting severe psycho effects (mania / depression). It feels traumatic even thinking about it.. It is absolutely dangerous for me taking those, and I barely saved myself from quite severe outcomes

[@Shasha8674]

Thanks! Great video! You are great help! Natural help may help people heal fast. God bless!

[@erikalvaradop]

If prednisone is bad, then what else to take for PMR for a 82 year old???

[@michaelhodson3055]

I've been on prednisone on and off for 2 and a half years. In March I was on them for 2 months they made me so weak. I find it so hard to go upstairs. Getting up from a seated position is difficult, and I need crutches to walk, but I can't go far without having to use a wheelchair now. Has anyone else suffered with this from taking prednisone???

[@timoteolua]

I’m afraid to take it. I was just prescribed yesterday prednisone for contact dermatitis on my eyelids and forehead…

[@RiriLove88]

I was prescribed this for contact dermatitis on my lips. How much dosage and for how long were you prescribed?

[@timoteolua]

@@RiriLove88 14 days treatment - tapering from 4 pills to 1 on the 14th day.

[@PedroRodrigues-xf4mo]

Hello doctor I was diagnosed for pan last year I took 6 doses of cyclophosphomite and now I am taking warfarin 4 mg and 5 mg of Prednisone since I took a vegan diet my coronary anurysm is come to normal size and my blood reports r normal the rumatalogist suggested me to take azotherapine therapy should I take it pls help bless u

[@sherakisheraki7237]

can 7 days of 20 mg first day next day 17,5 mg down to 2,5 reduce by 2,5 mg give big side effect i am Healthy i just have problem with shoulder for years And i wanna try if this helps ? 🙏🏻

[@amitroy1007]

Never use this drug, I repeat NEVER

[@alenitamateo6522]

Is it okay to do intermittent fasting while on prednisone? I usualy take my meds in the morning. And i will eat my first meal at lunch time. As of now i havent experience any stomach pain or discomfort during my fasting period. And i feel better now that im on intermittent fasting and low carb diet

[@trafficjon400]

Fasting does very little for the sense of it is not a lot of help. i fast many times and feel worse.when some one is induced with some thing fasting is not the answer. not for many any way. Good for you though we all tend to think every body's the same but not so. not saying you think that

[@karennatella3105]

What test is done to determine if you have inflammation

[@breeannwalker8309]

ESR is one

[@chrishayes5755]

c-reactive protein

[@JulieinWilmington]

CRP

[@psedk4916]

I was prescribed this for poison ivy to take for 12 days, is it dangerous? They started me at 40 mgs and tapering down to 20 then 10.

[@hectoruzcategui1930]

Hi, My name is Hector, and I am writing from Melbourne Australia. 2 days ago, I had Bell's Palsy and when with the practitioner and he prescribed me Solone (Prednisolone), Today is may the second day taking the medication but last night I lost my dream. How can i improve my dream)

[@alizarei2303]

Hi dr, I have a question that may seem a bit strange, but if you can just provide me with an answer I would really appreciate it. If someone takes prednisone lower than 0.50 mg like for example 0.30 mg a day, will this cause serious side effects in the long run?

[@esotericonetwork]

It won't but after some time Just stop it

[@RiriLove88]

@@esotericonetworkWhat about 5mg for 4-6 weeks?

[@esotericonetwork]

@@RiriLove88 ya 5 mg is still a lot more than 10 days but it's damage is long term. It can be reduced or mitigated by first reducing dose to 4, 3, 2.5 and 2 mg over next days. Or adapting a daily routine of 8 hr sleep two meals at approx same time. This may bring back normal adrenal and cortisol. Know that to fix eyes take lutein 25/40 mg and calcium magnesium for bones or any supplements. I am stuck in this wheel for three years and trust me prednisolone or methylprednisolone etc are not good

[@RiriLove88]

@@esotericonetwork Okay so I should only take prednisone 5mg for 100 days only and then have it reduced to 4mg and so on overtime? Thank you for responding by the way. I still haven’t taken the medication yet. According to dr. Berg here on KZbin, Vitamin d3 is a good alternative to prednisone. I’m trying to treat contact dermatitis on my lips. I had a bad reaction to a lip stick 3 yrs ago and have had constant dryness and peeling since then.

[@esotericonetwork]

@@RiriLove88 No no you must not pass 5 to 6 days max even that is high. Pl consult a dr. Its side effects are too bad to take it. Yes D3 is a good anti inflammatory and so is melatonin if you have difficulty in sleep.

[@jenuine3611]

What are your thoughts on hydroxychoriquin? Any better than prednisone?

[@BrianPex]

I’ve got a very bad pinched nerve and have been given a two week prescription. I can’t deal with the pain so I need something. It’s oral and not injection.

[@Sakshi-gk9cw]

How is your pain now ? Did u get better ? I also have been prescribed these for back pain for 2 weeks.

[@BrianPex]

@@Sakshi-gk9cw I started the Prednisone on a Thursday (thanksgiving) and by that weekend my pain was off the charts insanely bad. I mean 9.5 outta ten contemplating going to the ER as my heart rate was way up and I was sweating. It was the worst pain I’ve ever had. It took a good week before the pain subsided and weeks and weeks to get back to somewhat of a normal living. I missed work for 8 weeks (postal mail carrier). I still do PT stretches and also purchased some resistance bands to regain strength in my left tricep as it was so weak I couldn’t do anything with left arm. I’m glad to say it’s about 90-95% right now and I’m very thankful without surgery. When the pain subsides go to PT. It’s a lifesaver.

[@Sakshi-gk9cw]

@@BrianPex Happy to hear that your pain subsided to a great extent 😊 . I am doing PT regularly . I am well aware of this pain have gone through it for 5 months been taking pain medications but i avoided steriods. Pain has subsided to some extent but i am not able to sit for more than half an hour my back starts to hurt. I have to sit for long duration to study. So the doctor has prescribed me these steriods now for 2 weeks. Have to start these the day after tommorow. I am very scared have heard a lot of side effects hair loss weight gain etc. from these. Did u face any ?