Maybe it's not RA, but Whipples...I responded well to prednisone, but nothing else, and went through five different biologics, along with methotrexate and leflunomide....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Most meds contraindicated—Pred OK...So now on low dose Prednisone. It has helped but not 100%. Am on 5mg. See rheumy again in another few weeks. But it def helps....Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesTravelNewly DiagnosedFlares & Flare Management
Just diagnosed...I am also on predizone which is causing anxiety. He told me to discontinue to see what happens. I am new to this and really scared....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Nodules? ...With my current knee pains I was given prednisone and took that and felt like while I was on it other joints ached which is weird because I never...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesProgressionTips & AdviceVentingFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Breathing problems anyone? DLCO 56%...I have been on Imuran but had to stop due to liver toxicity, cellcept (diffuse pain), prednisone (developed Cushing's)....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesSymptoms
The Great Doctor Chase...My primary physician took over and continued the medications the rheumie had prescribed, treating flares as they occurred with a prednisone burst....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
I have had great difficulty with the side effects of RA medications...I had taken Methotrexate, Leflunomide, Defamethaszse, and Prednisone. They made me sick....Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesSide Effects
Rapid onset of new symptoms...I was unable to take prednisone due to severe swelling in my feet after four days, so I have been taking celebrex 400mg per day which has achieved a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesSymptoms
What were your various symptoms before being diagnosed with RA?...Most recently, immediately before my diagnosis, I was put on a round of prednisone (which I do not respond to well, to say the least) and started getting...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Questions & Uncertainty...The prednisone worked and my symptoms seem to fit RA. But, I have 0 blood or imaging tests to back anything up....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Caring For My "Caregiver"...And my prednisone moods?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCaregiving
First Forum - A couple of questions...I was given and am finishing the Prednesone regimen and feel a bit better. My question is, does this sound a flare?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
So many doctors, so confused. Please help....Prescribes prednisone. Here is the thing: – I have NO SYMPTOMS OF LUPUS besides joint pain. No rashes at all, ever....Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesNewly Diagnosed
New diagnosis, medication inconsistent, seeking treatment...The oral steroid prednisone gave me a certain amount of relief for a bit. I am currently on my 2nd week of the biologic injection Enbrel....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatment
Has anyone experienced excessive night sweats?...Over the next 3 months I took colchicine, prednisone and tylenol. Only tylenol seemed to have any effect....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
23 yrs old, newly diagnosed, seeking words of encouragement...I've stopped taking prednisone (which I was on in dec. while waiting for test results) and the main is certainly more manageable now....Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 replies
Could my Orencia be mishandled?...My doctor said to take 10mg prednisone for a few days, but it really affects my anxiety disorder, and it is absolute hell to wean off it....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Letter to my Rheumatologist...Or maybe it's just the prednisone making me crazy. Thanks for listening. Marcia...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
MTX and squamous cell carcinoma ...Rheumatologist put me on methotrexate and prednisone. 2 months good to go . Rheumatoid insisted I had RA . 7 pills weekly ....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Waiting on results and followup...My hands still ache and I have an overall feeling of not great, but she prescribed prednisone and this has helped immensely....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
