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Prednisone treatment

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Hey everyone, I was wondering if any of you have tried Prednisone as a therapy for Fibro. I've heard that if you take a low dose of it for a short amount of time it will help. I just learned this so I'm not sure of the particulars. I did ask my Rheumy about it and she said absolutely no way...

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I've been on prednisone for astmha but not for fibro. I can say that for myself I would never be willing to take prednisone unless my illness was life threatening and even then it better be the only alternative left. Just way too many serious side effects.

Hugs, Susan
Fantod
Fantod
Your rheumy is absolutely correct in saying "no way." There is no inflammation caused by Fibromyalgia. Inflammation can be caused by underlying conditions associated with FMS such as RA.

Anyone with FMS should think twice about steroid use as it lowers your immune system. Since our immune systems are already under seige from lack of sleep and other "perks' associated with FMS steriods should be a drug of last resort for an appropriate use. Take care and enjoy the weekend.
kimdolly
kimdolly
I had to take prednisone when I first became so ill that they thought I might die from my other illnesses but I would never want to take it. It helps with my pain, breathing, and mobility problems but it hurt my eyes, my kidneys, my heart and it was wicked to try and get off of after 2 years.
I hope that there is something else recommended for you rather than a steroid.
They are just so hard on the body and I will only use them short term now after my experience..
deleted_user
deleted_user
No, Prednisone is not used to treat Fibromyalgia. Prednisone is an immuno-suppressant and an anti-inflammatory. In Fibromyalgia the immune system is not thought to be over active and there is no inflammation.

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2008. My symptoms changed and I no longer have the wide spread pain I did have, but I was left with swollen, red, hot, sore knees and fingers. My doctor trialed me on a month dose of Prednisone, which helped a lot! She said that that's a good indication that it's an autoimmune inflammatory arthritis rather than Fibromyalgia.

Good luck.
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