Prednisone for Inflammatory Conditions User Reviews (Page 2)

• Chr...
• February 25, 2017

"I had experienced sore wrists, neck ache, and groin pain on and off for 6 months. Then, overnight, I became almost totally disabled. Neck pain was so bad it hurt to turn my head, shoulder pain prevented me from lifting my arms, wrist pain made it difficult to open a jar, and groin pain made it hard to walk. Inflammatory markers were initially normal, and the rheumatologist didn't even mention PMR. It was only after speaking to an osteopath who suggested it could be polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) that I requested another blood test, and my inflammatory markers were raised significantly. My doctor agreed we should try prednisone. After just a few days on 15 mg/day, the acute pain had gone, and I was able to at least dress myself."

• aji...
• April 10, 2014

"I had COPD with chest pain, also I had shoulder pain due to lifting heavy objects last year. I had started prednisone 20mg x 2 two days back. I shall take it for 5 days. I felt much better on the second day only. Today is the third day and I am feeling much better. My COPD symptoms improved very much. Also, reduced swelling in my shoulder magically. I had not taken it for shoulder pain but it improved very much. Now I can raise my hand 90 degrees which was impossible two days back. My breathless due to smoking-related COPD is getting cured. improved up to 60%. Three more days to go, I shall update you."

• ann...
• November 15, 2016

"It started as a muscle pain, much like fibro, but it hurt three times worse. It started in my shoulders, then my neck, then my arms and legs, and then my back and hips. My dr did blood tests and my inflammatory markers were all above the normal ranges. This pain became excruciating. Unbearable until I woke one morning and could not raise my head off my pillow. I had to literally roll out of my bed onto the floor. I tried every pain pill from Lyrica to opioids, nothing touched the pain. It was debilitating. I searched through my med books. Finally, I went to my dr and told him, I think I have polymyalgia rheumatica. I had every single symptom in the book! And the tests also were conclusive. So, after 2 days, the pain was gone."

• mzm...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 9, 2018

"Chronic severe radiculitis neck and left shoulder. Two rotator cuff surgeries, right shoulder tendon snapped in half, bicep muscle dropped. Constant pain in shoulder, severe muscle spasms left side back and also rib area back and front. Had a severe, adverse reaction to Voltaren, unable to take NSAIDs. I can only take Flexeril when I go to bed at night. I work from home 50-60 hours a week. Do take vitamins extra. Calcium, etc. Prednisone is the only thing that helps with the severe pain I have chronically. When using as maintenance, I take 3 days on and then 3 days off at a dose of 10 mg. When I have excruciating spasms, I take 10 mg 2x a day."

• Lif...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2015

"I am 45 years old and have had one of the most acute cases of bronchial asthma in the world. I have been prescribed prednisone since I was a little girl. This is how prednisone works: If you take a high dose and taper over about a week, you should feel relief from just about any pain caused by inflammation, rash, and asthma by day two. For that, nothing works better. If you have to take prednisone for a longer period of time, you'll suffer from huge weight gain, acne, moon face, body aches, hyperactivity, sleeplessness, and severe moodiness. I was just released from a four-week stay in ICU for asthma and double pneumonia on 125 mg every four hours. I gained 60 lbs and my face looked like Miss Piggy. They had to treat the prednisone symptoms!"

• Edw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2017

"All I can say, wow, the pain is gone within hours. Been down for 2 weeks in my lower back. MRI says I have a bulging disc and a slipped disc. Still can't believe how fast it works. Still have to go to the doctor to see how they're going to fix it. Thanks, prednisone."

• ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2013

"I ended up with bad inflammation in my chest. It felt like I was being stabbed while breathing. Other medicines did not work. As soon as I was given my first dose in the E.R., 15 minutes later, I was feeling better and not suffering anymore."

• Blo...
• May 28, 2009

"I have Cerebral Palsy with severe arthritic inflammatory conditions that had become so severe I was unable to walk. The prednisone has decreased not only my pain, but has allowed me to regain some of my mobility and permitted me to get back into the gym on a regular exercise program. I am very careful, being a female, to increase my calcium and Vitamin D to offset bone loss. Exercise is key to prevent muscle weakness."

• Yec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2015

"I was given 10 mg for my ankle swelling after a fall. Too, that ankle had an old injury. I've only been on the 10 mg for two days. The ankle is not swelling. Plus, the side effect is that my chronic back pain, arthritis, is much less! The ankle was also expertly wrapped by the foot doctor. No swelling. I can walk better than ever! I am 80 years young!"

• PZa...
• November 12, 2015

"I have tried numerous medicines and natural alternatives for inflammation related to Lyme disease. Have had a variety of ailments since 2009, including neck/back pain, rashes, hives, fatigue, and muscle weakness to name a few. Prednisone has been the only drug that has significantly improved these symptoms. I take it when I am experiencing the 'Herx' reactions of Lyme. Works very well for this!"

• Chr...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 4, 2018

"I was originally prescribed prednisone back in February 2016 to treat a very rare and serious case of eosinophilic pneumonia (EP). I had been coughing up large volumes of phlegm, my nose would not stop running, and my ears had been plugged for months. At 60 mg/day as a starting dose, I had a fair amount of side effects (water retention, thirst, swelling knees, blurred vision, night sweats, and overeating). It also WORKED!! It took almost two years to completely taper off prednisone. While at 25 mg/day, I would have NO side effects, but all my other symptoms would disappear: no joint pains, no rhinitis, no vitiligo, no UC, and best of all, no EP. My only problem has been trying to find a doctor that is willing to prescribe it for life. After 6 months off, my symptoms have all returned to some degree. My EP is being kept in check with a small satchel full of inhalers, half of which include steroids, and none of which are really working. I am hoping my new doc will side with me and allow me to stay on it until I am old."

• Sue...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2015

"Like others, I suffered for over a year with debilitating neck pain. I tried everything...injections, acupuncture, manipulation, acupressure, traction, heat, cold, pain relievers, etc. Not until I was at the brink of surgery did a new doctor ask me if I had tried Prednisone. Finally, relief! Doing my second round now."

• OKN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2015

"I had a pinched nerve in my left arm, which later affected my left leg for almost four months. The mentioned parts of my body were numb with a tingling sensation. My both feet were burning! I went for a CT scan, and they found that my brain was OK. I did a diabetes test and was also OK. A doctor prescribed me a drug called Neurocare Plus, which worsened it. They later gave me Lyrica, which worsened it. After reading about prednisone, I decided to buy it over the counter in Africa. Initially, I was afraid to use it when I read about the immense negative side effects it can cause. I gave it a shot, and in a day, all terrible sensations were gone! I used 5 mg for 2 weeks, and all the pain in my muscles was also gone! Thanks to the drug!"

• Dec...
• May 25, 2019

"I actually asked the doc at the ER for prednisone for a swollen tonsil, which could be lymphoma. Well, today I decided to take this pill for the first time in my 40-year life, and I made sure I ate 2 pieces of toast and took it with some milk. Well, I drove to the store about 40 minutes later, and obviously, I got into my own head with all the bad thoughts and side effects thanks to Google. Keep in mind they have to put all that stuff on those papers. Well, I started to get a really bad panic attack that did pass after only 10 minutes, mine usually lasts for hours. I did take a whole .5 mg Xanax, which I'm prescribed. I had no nausea, I was all wound up and energized because I was so happy to be pain-free. I did seem to pee more, however, I drank lots of water as well. I still say the benefits outweigh the risks, and don't be afraid to take prednisone, it works really well and has been around for many years. Keep in mind our own bodies produce steroids, but sometimes we just need a stronger dose of them."

• NEA...
• August 4, 2015

"Had severe lower back pain that would take me to the ground. Only relief was lying flat with feet up. Doctor prescribed a shot of prednisone with a 6-day pill regimen and pain pills. Second day, pain went from a 10 to a 1 or 2! I did not have to take any of the pain pills."

• Pmr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 31, 2017

"For my polymyalgia rheumatica, I was taking four ibuprofen three times per day, which provided only some relief from the joint and muscle pain. I had severe pain in my wrists and pain and stiffness in my shoulders, back, and legs. I started on 25 mg/day, and most of my symptoms disappeared. I have been tapering for six months now and am down to 8 mg/day. Some symptoms have returned but at a very manageable level. I have experienced some weight gain, maybe 5-7 pounds. At times, I feel a bit of anxiety and possibly a little depression that may be related to the prednisone. No other side effects at this point."

• RHK...
• November 7, 2013

"I have been diagnosed with lupus (SLE) and had fluid around my lungs and heart caused by inflammation in the body. After corrective surgery, was put on 10 mg prednisone 3 times a day. Felt an immediate improvement in my overall health with no side effects. Now down to one 10 mg pill per day."

• Swe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2015

"I am only 2 hours into my first dose of Prednisone but felt compelled to write a review as it was an 'It CAN Be Ok' review posted on Dec 26, 2014, that really helped me to actually take it. I had a horrific experience in August 2014 when my doctor put me on a beta blocker, and I had a really bad reaction. I was unaware of what it was then, apparently, it was an anxiety/panic attack. Since then, I have been afraid to take anything for fear of a repeat. I've only been dealing with mild anxiety since that episode, probably because of that episode. New back injury - I was prescribed Pred. I was afraid to take it until I read the 12/26/14 post. I took the muscle relaxer first, 3 hours ahead, took my Pred with dinner, NO anxiety! NOTHING! I feel great! Fingers crossed!"

• Too...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2017

"I had remaining tooth pain after dental surgery to extract a bad tooth and put in the implant. The tooth pain was in the tooth next to the one that was extracted. I could not bite down on that tooth even six weeks after the dental surgery! Ibuprofen did not touch the pain. Then the doctor gave me a Prednisone pack. Two-thirds through the first day, the pain was mostly gone. The next morning, I could chew normally again. No pain after that."

• Dod...
• May 16, 2017

"Ok, thanks. I am 69, walk every day. 4 months ago, walking stopped due to sciatica. Today, 5/15/2017, I was prescribed 20 mg prednisone 2x daily. Took 1st dose 8 hrs ago, and the sciatica will finally start to heal, so I can walk."

• Gma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2018

"I experienced sudden, debilitating pain, diagnosed as Achilles tendonitis. My doctor prescribed a short course of prednisone. I took the prescribed dose as soon as I got home. The next morning I was completely pain-free! I am always hesitant to take it because of the side effects, but it is a miracle drug for me!"

• LiM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2015

"Inflamed tendonitis around the top of the leg, not far from the groin area. This was injured from running. Been hurting for 3 weeks and getting worse. Just started a 10-day round of prednisone 10 mg yesterday. Today I feel 85% better as far as pain. Incredible!"

• Jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2017

"My experience was okay. I took 10 mg of prednisone for about two weeks when I started taking isotretinoin for my severe acne. It reduced my inflammation very well but caused uncomfortable bloating and very mild muscle soreness. It also caused me to have significant mood swings, from having a lot of energy and excitement to being very depressed and having suicidal thoughts. In some cases, it made me a tad bit aggressive. So, it did the job well, but the mental effects were kind of unenjoyable, in my opinion. Personally, I won't say the drug is bad, but I do highly advise you to take caution and monitor the mental health of whoever is taking the medicine."

• F33...
• April 19, 2016

"I have Major Depressive Disorder and have been through a lot to get the right combination of anti-depressants to actually help me. I was put on Prednisone for systemic inflammation. The second day, my mood just dropped. It felt like I had no anti-depressants in my system at all. It was awful. My PCP and therapist helped me through the worst part, but I don't think I will ever take Prednisone again. My taper was finished yesterday, and today the pain is back. I'd rather deal with the physical pain than the depression. Nasty side effect. On the bright side, it did help with the inflammation and pain, even though it was temporary."

• Fff...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2016

"Terrible pain in hip and shoulder, two hours after first 60 mg dose completely pain-free. Everywhere in my body. Side effects started immediately: severe anxiety, dry mouth, could not sleep, paranoia. By day five, severe rectal bleeding from being constipated. Doctor lowered the dose, still had side effects. I stopped the meds, pain is all back with a vengeance 24 hours after last dose. Side effects scary as hell."