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
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
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
Bad Flare...At the hospital they gave me an injection of prednisone and some morphine, and my husband took me home....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
My Sero-Negative RA Story...I receive some prednisone as a hormone substitute. My doctors increase that dosage when I flare or am very sick.... By jantics38 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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
Hello & Finally Diagnosed...I took her all my blood work last week and she pulled another doz vials and gave me a prednisone shot, which has helped some....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 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
I need help...I’m going to the dr today to talk about prednisone. I’m worried about that affecting my depression and anxiety and weight. I’m 230 and 5’6....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Not the right Rheumatologist for me...Yesterday's appt was asking how I have been feeling, how well did the MethylPrednisolone work since the Prednisone did little, how's sleep, etc....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
Rituxan...Prednisone, methotrexate, azothiaprine, Arava, Humira, Enbrel, Remicade, Orencia, Actemra, Xeljanz. Early retirement. Physical therapy. Counseling....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic Medication
Orencia IV treatment...I feel desperate and degraded to beg for a drug that makes the difference between 40-60/mg prednisone day, and 6/mg day....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTreatment