My husband went cold turkey. He was taking 10 mg daily for gout pain. He is in between doctors, trying to find someone with knowledge about gout as well as Chronic Kidney Disease. His primary kept saying that he doesn't want him to continue taking prednisone but never mentioned one word about weening off. The primary wanted the "new" rheumatologist to take responsibility for prescribing prednisone. The rheumatologist wouldn't prescribe it unless my husband did xrays and ultrasounds of his gout affected areas for her to confirm gout. And she wouldn't agree to prescribe it unless the kidney doctor was on board with it. OMG This crazy run around has made my husband so beyond frustrated. The prednisone ran out and he hasn't been able to get to the appointments to make everyone happy. I didn't know that he did all of this. But when he mentioned he felt like crap, I asked him what is different. He said he ran out of prednisone so that was that. Not one of his healthcare providers mentioned weening. NOW What?
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Dr. megan can you also make a video of post prednisone side effects. as most of time its always only the side effects for ex. during pred we have High blood pressure, but after pred it goes the opposite like low blood, same with high blood glucose, it gets too low after pred.
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I'm not sure what the under armpit pain means or if it relates to going cold turkey. There are lymph nodes in armpits that can swell when the immune system is active...
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Most people are able to continue working. A few have side effects severe enough that they need to take time off. But the majority can continue. I'd mention to anyone close to you that you're taking it if your behavior is suddenly different.
Hi Doc. I stopped but cold turkey. I took it for a month. How long does the withdrawal symptoms last? My symptoms are eye fatigue, lightheaded, feeling tight skin..
You'll likely have fewer side effects than those who take it longer term. For more information about prednisone, we have a bunch of content and articles that might be of help in your condition. You can browse our website at Prednisonepharmacist.com and discover ways to manage and counteract the side effects of prednisone.
I’m taking dexamethasone (slowly weening off it finally 😵💫) and have experienced all these same side effects. Would these vitamins/supplements help me too or are they specifically for prednisone?
Im going very slow like after every week 2.5 mg down but after every tapper i m seelling more and was on 30 mg for a week theb start tapper then on 20 mg i start to have moon face now on 15 ot become more prominent can you tell me whats wrong
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Since I feel great after the first day on methylprednisolone why do I need to continue with the rest of the pills? What is the reason to take the whole pack? I understand why if this was an antibiotic, but why for the Medro Dosepak?
I don’t know why your doctor prescribed prednisone. Each condition is different. Maybe one dose was enough to knock down the inflammation, but it’s not enough to keep it down? It’s best to ask your doctor. One other thing to note is we always taper off steroids unless your doctor says otherwise.
I'm 79, injured my elbow many years ago, so when I do pushups, it becomes inflamed, x-ray shows bone spur but not that bad. I also have a little bit of arthritis and gout. Anyway, after 2 days I feel like a teenager with no pain, so I stopped taking the rest [8] pills because I could not get a good answer on the Internet from anyone as to why I should take the whole dose. I posted a TH-cam upload to show my elbow, and no one commented. Dr. are closed on weekends in my city.
Hi madam i was taking prednisolone for six years doctors they tapperd off that in every 3 months after six year when i take 1 tablet i stopped it i did not inform the doctor mean time i had al the symptoms that u mentioned plus hair fall with dandruff and faungal infection. After stopping again i used for one month half tablet and stopped it upto now it is 2 years but still i am having that fungal infection thin and i can't eat carbs food if i eat my skin itchy my hair falling . And my vody heat depression now move to ketogenic diet pls what should i do ? I took this for leprosy now i have no
That's a lot! So sorry you have to experience those on your prednisone journey. You can check out our website at Prednisonepharmacist.com and discover ways to manage and counteract the side effects of prednisone.
Have had no problems and I’m 57. Been on it 12yrs.
I’m so glad to hear a success story like this!
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My husband went cold turkey. He was taking 10 mg daily for gout pain. He is in between doctors, trying to find someone with knowledge about gout as well as Chronic Kidney Disease. His primary kept saying that he doesn't want him to continue taking prednisone but never mentioned one word about weening off. The primary wanted the "new" rheumatologist to take responsibility for prescribing prednisone. The rheumatologist wouldn't prescribe it unless my husband did xrays and ultrasounds of his gout affected areas for her to confirm gout. And she wouldn't agree to prescribe it unless the kidney doctor was on board with it. OMG This crazy run around has made my husband so beyond frustrated. The prednisone ran out and he hasn't been able to get to the appointments to make everyone happy. I didn't know that he did all of this. But when he mentioned he felt like crap, I asked him what is different. He said he ran out of prednisone so that was that.
Not one of his healthcare providers mentioned weening. NOW What?
Hi! You can check out this video about "How to Taper Prednisone - Printable Taper Chart"
View the full video here:
prednisonepharmacist.com/side-effects-solutions/how-to-taper-prednisone/
For more information about prednisone, we have a bunch of content and articles that might be of help in your condition. You can browse our website at Prednisonepharmacist.com and discover ways to manage and counteract the side effects of prednisone.
Thanks the information. I have rheumatoid arthritis . I take Prednisone recently 5mg .now lessen my moon face.
I understand now Prednisone affect emotion .thanks a lot
Absolutely spot on.
Thanks, Sid!
Thanks. I need your vitamins. I can’t take the prednisone anymore.
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hey doc. cracking sound in my joints .. can it will be reverse ?
Dr. megan can you also make a video of post prednisone side effects. as most of time its always only the side effects for ex. during pred we have High blood pressure, but after pred it goes the opposite like low blood, same with high blood glucose, it gets too low after pred.
Yes, I have lots of videos about this. Most of them have “prednisone withdrawal” in the title.
Please Dr Megan, could you tell wich dose is causing moré problèms? I take 10mg prednisone everyday, since 8 years now. Thank you!
Generally, the higher the dose, the worse the problems. 10 mg is a lower dose that usually has less problems, but 5 mg usually has even less.
How can i get rid of red eyes from methylprednisone?
Hi! You can check out this video about "Prednisone Eye Side Effects"
View the video article here:
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For more information about prednisone, we have a bunch of content and articles that might be of help in your condition. You can browse our website at Prednisonepharmacist.com and discover ways to manage and counteract the side effects of prednisone.
I been off it for a full week i feel so shaky is this normal. I only took it for 5 days 20mg.
Yup, it made me shaky as all hell. It's kind of terrible, you feel jittery, jacked up and nervous.
how are you now?
Hey, did it stop once you stopped taking it. I feel shaky and moody. Thought I was going insane😳
I went cold turkey and didn’t do the last day. Immediately 2 days later I got under armpit pain several tests later nothing conclusive. What can I do?
I'm not sure what the under armpit pain means or if it relates to going cold turkey. There are lymph nodes in armpits that can swell when the immune system is active...
how are you now? did the withdrawals go away after a few days?
I have PMR and osteoporosis and I can't swallow pills.
Is there any other way you can take your pills ?
Yes, you can open the capsules and pour the powder into food. Typically applesauce, yogurt, smoothie, soup, etc. are options to pour it into.
@PrednisonePharmacist thank u so much
What kind of exercise do you recommend for us who are already bone fragile from pred?
Hi! Check out this article about "Exercise and Prednisone - Is it safe? What if I'm stuck in bed?"
Read & watch here:
prednisonepharmacist.com/education/exercise-prednisone/
For more information about prednisone, we have a bunch of content and articles that might be of help in your condition. You can browse our website at Prednisonepharmacist.com and discover ways to manage and counteract the side effects of prednisone.
Thank you. Im trying to emotionally prepare myself. Do you able to go to work while you are on prednisone? Would it effects your ability to work?
Most people are able to continue working. A few have side effects severe enough that they need to take time off. But the majority can continue. I'd mention to anyone close to you that you're taking it if your behavior is suddenly different.
Hi Doc. I stopped but cold turkey. I took it for a month. How long does the withdrawal symptoms last? My symptoms are eye fatigue, lightheaded, feeling tight skin..
It’s unpredictable. There’s no way to predict how long it will last.
If you take this for less than 7 days does all this happen? Doesn't it all reverse after you stop?
You'll likely have fewer side effects than those who take it longer term.
For more information about prednisone, we have a bunch of content and articles that might be of help in your condition. You can browse our website at Prednisonepharmacist.com and discover ways to manage and counteract the side effects of prednisone.
I’m taking dexamethasone (slowly weening off it finally 😵💫) and have experienced all these same side effects. Would these vitamins/supplements help me too or are they specifically for prednisone?
Yes! It can help people taking dexamethasone too.
Im going very slow like after every week 2.5 mg down but after every tapper i m seelling more and was on 30 mg for a week theb start tapper then on 20 mg i start to have moon face now on 15 ot become more prominent can you tell me whats wrong
Hi! Check out this article about "Embrace and Reduce Moon Face"
Read & watch here:
prednisonepharmacist.com/side-effects-solutions/embrace-and-reduce-moon-face/
For more information about prednisone, we have a bunch of content and articles that might be of help in your condition. You can browse our website at Prednisonepharmacist.com and discover ways to manage and counteract the side effects of prednisone.
The supplement doesn’t ship to Canada 😢😢😢 how can I get it?
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Can prednisone make me loose my taste
I haven’t heard of that side effect of prednisone. Sometimes it’s prescribed for anosmia…
Since I feel great after the first day on methylprednisolone why do I need to continue with the rest of the pills? What is the reason to take the whole pack? I understand why if this was an antibiotic, but why for the Medro Dosepak?
I don’t know why your doctor prescribed prednisone. Each condition is different.
Maybe one dose was enough to knock down the inflammation, but it’s not enough to keep it down?
It’s best to ask your doctor.
One other thing to note is we always taper off steroids unless your doctor says otherwise.
I'm 79, injured my elbow many years ago, so when I do pushups, it becomes inflamed, x-ray shows bone spur but not that bad. I also have a little bit of arthritis and gout. Anyway, after 2 days I feel like a teenager with no pain, so I stopped taking the rest [8] pills because I could not get a good answer on the Internet from anyone as to why I should take the whole dose. I posted a TH-cam upload to show my elbow, and no one commented. Dr. are closed on weekends in my city.
Hi! What about thin skin?
Yes. Or highly sensitive to touch skin as well. I did not want to be touched by my husband. It's a sensation I can't explain
Yes, it can help with thinning skin.
@ericafair9983 I wonder if it was something else? That could possibly be a mild case of shingles?
Hi madam i was taking prednisolone for six years doctors they tapperd off that in every 3 months after six year when i take 1 tablet i stopped it i did not inform the doctor mean time i had al the symptoms that u mentioned plus hair fall with dandruff and faungal infection. After stopping again i used for one month half tablet and stopped it upto now it is 2 years but still i am having that fungal infection thin and i can't eat carbs food if i eat my skin itchy my hair falling . And my vody heat depression now move to ketogenic diet pls what should i do ? I took this for leprosy now i have no
That's a lot! So sorry you have to experience those on your prednisone journey. You can check out our website at Prednisonepharmacist.com and discover ways to manage and counteract the side effects of prednisone.
I’m on this, thanks for the advice but this sounds like it does terrible things to your body
Cataracts!
Yes! Those are pretty awful side effects. Thankfully we can get cataract surgery, but that doesn’t always go well either.