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Prednisone

Ghostwolf04
Ghostwolf04

I had to take Prednisone for a few days. I'm done now but god I feel horrible. I'm super tired, depressed, and stomach cramps. I just keep focusing on all the little negative things in my life that make me unhappy. I wonder if doing a cleanse diet for a couple days would help? Just broths and herbal teas and a little brown rice...


No one seems to understand or sympathize. I can't help it that I'm tired and sad. I just need time to relax and be quiet and not have people bothering me. It really makes me feel hated by people in my life. It's like if I'm not completely perfect and slaving everyday, then I fall under attack and cruelty.


I guess I just need to focus on myself and be gentle to myself and tell everyone else to fuck off.

peterthegreat
peterthegreat
I feel like hating the world too, but there are kind people who do care and want to help you out.
sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
Prednisone is a really harsh med, and it can be hard coming off it even if you were only on it a short time. Sometimes a doctor will have you taper off it if you have withdrawal symptoms because coming off prednisone too quickly can affect your adrenal glands. I might suggest getting in touch with your prescribing doc if you continue to feel poorly. You may need to go back on prednisone and then be tapered off it more slowly.

Hoping you feel better soon.
patti22
patti22
Yeah, prednisone can be harsh, I agree with sonny, you might want to call your doc and taper off slower, or at least give your body a week or so to recover before your cleanse.
Ghostwolf04
Ghostwolf04
I don't understand why docs continue to put me on it when I have a history of acute adrenal fatigue. I was better off just taking allergy meds for the ear aches.
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