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Posted 11/16/2010 5:02 PM (GMT 0)
I start steroids again today. God I want to feel better, but I hate this darn medicine. I'm hoping it kicks in quick!! :(
Posted 11/16/2010 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
I get a bit crazy on the 'roids. I do things like wax the back of the dryer. lol
Deeep breaths! ;-)
Hopefully you get off them soon and they do the trick to get you feeling well!
Posted 11/16/2010 5:42 PM (GMT 0)
My sympathies on having to go back on (I'm assuming) pred. We all seem to have a love/hate relationship with it.

I try to look on the bright side when I have to be on it. My floors are clean enough to eat off, there is not a speck of dust anywhere in the house, and every drawer, cabinet, and closet is clean and organized! Other than the mood swings, my kids love when I'm on it cause other than cleaning up the dog poop and taking out the trash, they really don't have any chores.

Posted 11/16/2010 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
I wish they gave me that sort of energy. All I get are the really bad mood swings and hunger, that can't
be relieved :(
Posted 11/16/2010 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
(((Vicky))) Sorry you have to take the dreaded Pred. Hopefully it will get you feeling better soon. Hugs!
Posted 11/16/2010 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
so sorry you have to take the prednisone...hugs.
Posted 11/17/2010 12:22 AM (GMT 0)
I'm there with you. Doing a week long "burst" (as I call it) to get myself halted from the pit I was falling into... and before I travel! Shiney - I had to laugh out loud at your comment! I'm only taking 16mg methylpred (=>20 mg pred) but I am wired beyond all imagination! It's good though, I have a super stressful deadline so they give me the strength and energy <??> that I need to work this hard. But, I clean everything too! It's crazy! Like some sort of compulsion. Of course, sleep goes out the window.

What do you hate the *most* about steroids? I know, it's hard to pick one thing, huh?
Posted 11/17/2010 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
The irrational mood swings. Not a pretty sight!!!
Posted 11/17/2010 12:59 AM (GMT 0)
I probably need to be on Pred now. I started a flare Sat and started Entocort yesterday. Just didn't want the Pred again because last time it put me in a wt gain cycle and I was only on it for 2 weeks. I too get energy, this part is great. They worry about my bones. Hope you all feel better soon.
Posted 11/17/2010 1:09 AM (GMT 0)
Vicky - I'm so sorry you have the mood issues! What dose do you start at? I know my doc always wants to start me higher and I resist. When I'm in the hospital, on IV steroids, I get irritable on them also. It's horrible! never argue with your ex-husband while on IV steroids! ;-) (just my own experience, not meant to be real wisdom of any sort...) Hugs! hang in there! I hope they kick in quickly and make it worth your while!
Posted 11/17/2010 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
Oy's right. I was finally down to 5mg...and now I'm back up to 30mg as told to do by the GI. Here's to the hair on...well...everywhere. :-P
Posted 11/17/2010 1:16 AM (GMT 0)
Vicky ... I'm with you .. I never have energy when I'm on pred. Just crazy moods and alllllways hungry !!! I've been on them for 4 months this time and I now weight the most I ever have and I am rock'n the awesome moon face !!!

I am sooo sorry you have to be on this dang med. I hope it starts workin for you soon and I hope you dont have to be on them too long !!

BIG HUGS !!!
Posted 11/17/2010 6:03 AM (GMT 0)
I am very sympathetic to you. I have been on and off prednisone for 16 years now and the mood swings are not good, or so I am told =) The only thing that helps me is knowing that it will help with my stomach pain (and help with my low weight problem) I wish you the best, and hope you write use with good news soon that you are off prednisone and feeling better.
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