Prednisone Questions (Page 7)

If Prednisone inhibits or slows healing, why do I heal so well when taking it?

I have a severe skin issue that so far has only been diagnosed as "eczema". The cause has not been found, and so neither has a cure. I am often prescribed Prednisone short-term. The doctors tell me "Now you'll stop itching, but your existing wounds will take longer to heal." This doesn't happen,... read more

Can I take prednisone with supplements, diagnosed with poison ivy?

I am taking 40 mg of prednisone for 5 days and then 20 mg for five days-10 day treatment. I also take CO-Q10 (200 mg), Vitamin C (500-1,000 mg), D-3 (2,000 mg), Probiotics and enzymes, B-12 (500 mg), Omega 3 (1,000 mg) Flax seed meal/oil, Vitamin E (400 units) Multi vitamin (organic) Red Yeast... read more

I have just been started on prednisone for Polymyalgia Rheumatica. I'm looking for any input from?

... anyone else out there that my be taking it for this condition and any problems they may have encountered? It seems like one has to stay on this for an undetermined amount of time to resolve it?

Anxiety attack as a result of starting Prednisone and Albuterol for my asthma?

I have had asthma all my life, and came off my inhaler 10 years ago. Yesterday, I saw the doctor for asthma, and he put me back on an inhaler (Albuterol, 2 puffs every 4 hours), as well as Prednisone 15mg/twice per day. I am also taking Concerta 54mg, Lexapro 20mg, Claritin, Singulair 10mg,... read more

Does prednisone make you thirsty?

Do the side effects of Prednisone (puffy face, acne, joint pain) go away after you stop taking the?

I want to come off prednisone completely how should I do this?

I started on 60 mg per day 9 months ago and currently I am taking 2 mg per day

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Does anyone have swollen sore hands as a side effect to taking Prednisone?

I have been on prednisone since sept. I am now weening off of it, and am waking up with painful, swollen hands. Has anyone else with rheumatica had this happen?

While I am on prednisone will it help with my gym work or not ?

Prednisone 50 mg for 5 days, feeling neck pain, help!?

Hi, Went to the doctor yesterday with sinus pain, I was already taking antibiotic for teeth pain (Pen VK 500mg) for 4 days. She prescribed prednisone 50 mg for 5 days, 1 tablet each day. I feel terrible after taking the tablets, so did not take today, feeling pain in my neck (base of skull and... read more

Prednisone - Does this drug cause irregular heart rate?

Prednisone - how do you counteract the jittery speedy feeling and not be able to sleep. I am on day?

... 3 and have to take them for 12 days Taking for a virile cough and chest pain

What is the difference between prednisone and methylPrednisolone?

Does prednisone cause organ damage?

I was talking with a friend I hadn't spoken with for a while. She told me she was taking prednisone , a bell went off in my head, when my pain issues began over 15-17 yrs ago the Dr gave me shots of cortisone in knees and elbows. I was good for few months. As pain spread thru out body the... read more

Prednisone - I have just been prescribed 10 mg for 12 days. I have a small inflamed bone spur on my?

... right back heel. Pain is present when I go down stairs mostly. The side effects I am reading about are freaking me out now. I am on no other meds and have no other health issues. I don't want any either. Does anyone have any experience with this dosage size and limited time of 12 days taking... read more