User Reviews for Prednisone

prednisone: I work at farmers markets 6 days a week and have for many years been a sufferer of rheumatoid arthritis. More recently I have had major attacks of gouty arthritis. The pain from these attacks can be excruciating. I tried all the painkillers under the sun. Being on Coumadin as a blood thinner I have to be careful what medicines I take. I had a major attack this week and tried the usual NSAIDs off the shelf with no relief. I rang my doctor and he prescribed Prednisone (he has consulted me in the practice in the last week). The results have been amazing. I took my first days dose (4 tablets) and the pain subsided within less than two hours to the level that I could actually walk! My joints are now less swollen and painful and I am so thankful for Prednisone.

prednisone: Relieved pain in 24 hours.

prednisone: Prednisone is excellent for killing gout inflammation and pain. I have tried colchicine and had no relief, but prednisone works within hours. One or two doses is usually enough if taken at first sign of pain. The only side effect is it sends sugar readings high for a day or perhaps two if you need to continue taking it. After a few days it brings the sugar readings down quite low. For me its great - use it.

prednisone: Prednisone has been a miracle, having severe gout for years has been a life changing experience. Gout has turned my life upside down and I've taken everything. Prednisone has given me back my normal life. With prednisone its actually given me an extra boost during work and while I coach my little league sports. Minor side effects like increase of appetite, puffy face and once in a blue moon I'll get a little short of breath (when I've taken over the prescribed dose) hasn't interfered with my daily routine enough to stop taking prednisone. I stop doing that and only take the recommended dose. I've only taken prednisone only when I need it, I've gone without it from 2 weeks to a month. Prednisone has worked miracles for me.