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Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug which is usually taken orally and can be used for a large number of different conditions. It has a mainly glucocorticoid effect. Prednisone is a prodrug that is converted by the liver into prednisolone, which is the active drug and a steroid. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 1023 |
88% |
| Lupus | 935 |
90% |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 627 |
91% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 500 |
89% |
| Sarcoidosis | 167 |
84% |
Overall, 89% (3964
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My Godsend! I've been on a moderate dose for 25 years and can't imagine having to do without it
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Am currently on 40 mg. I hate taking it because of all the horrible side effects (moon face, weight gain, insomnia, mood swings, constant hunger and thirst, constant bathroom trips)
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Currently taking for Crohns. On 40mg. Arthritis symptoms soon went away after about 2 weeks of being on it with the Humira.
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This was one of the first lines of treatment the doctor put me on. It really helped, but she cautioned me that I couldn't be on it for very long. Without it, I couldn't walk or move. My mother developed Prednisone induced Diabetes, so I am not on it now. I don't even need prednisone shots anymore after the Remicade, and now Orencia treatment.
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I started out on prednisone, 50mg/d (essentially 1mg/kg for me). I stayed at that dose for about 6 months, and gradually tapered off about 9 months later. I had to go back on it for a brief course when I relapsed last fall.
It worked well, and quite quickly (within a month or so) - but side effects were nasty (anxiety, mood swings, severe heartburn, and a hugely increased appetite with weird cravings) were bad. Also, I was worried about long-term side effects (osteoporosis especially).
It worked well, and quite quickly (within a month or so) - but side effects were nasty (anxiety, mood swings, severe heartburn, and a hugely increased appetite with weird cravings) were bad. Also, I was worried about long-term side effects (osteoporosis especially).
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works better then the 7 day packs they give me.
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I've taken prednisone for my bleeding retinas and other inflamatory responses off/on. It has helped me in past.
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Worked well at 1020mg but now down to 5mg and it barely helps. Its the only med that has helped but the weight gain is ferocious.
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Don't like the side effects but managing discomfort
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I was on Prednisone for a bout 12 weeks and i had very few side affects--unfortunately my UC wasn't controlled very well by it. but the worst i rememb... [More] -
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Hi, there. I am on Prednisone, Humira shots weekly, and Hyomax....and my periods are very irregular. Seems like it is always a week earlier every mo... [More] -
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hey, i suffer from crohn's too, it would b nice to talk to people who under stand. i was on prednisone for like 2 years on a dose on 40 mg daily as wh... [More] -
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I have stopped my peroid all together while on prednisone, if it was that time and I had to be put on the steroids I would stop for months, it happen ... [More] -
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Hi...I'm a brand new member and I really don't know how to find my way on an online support system yet, so please forgive me. After signing up, this ... [More]
