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Posted 1/15/2010 1:50 AM (GMT 0)
I am stressed at work and have been on pred. it seems like forever or at least the last year. Between the 2 I feel like I am going bonkers sometimes along with tension headaches. Work is now a constant stress factor and I think thats what lead to my first flare that led to me getting diagnosed. Had a real bad week at work and then the next thing I now here I am. Anyways I wanted to get advice on asking for valium or something that will help with work and pred. but I feel weird about asking. I am 26 and happen to be in law enforcement so I guess I see to many drug seekers.. What are your thoughts? I know the first answer is get rid of the stress, but thats easier said than done..
Posted 1/15/2010 2:05 AM (GMT 0)
As a mother, I was concerned about asking for something for the anxiety while on the prednisone. There would have been no way I could have beat this flare w/o it plain & simple. It started in Oct & my first round of prednisone failed. This time I was not messing around, I am home w/3 kids, the oldest will be 4 soon, so the stress in my day is just CRAZY...everyday!!! I am a person that doesn't even like to take a tylenol unless I am dying! I think my doc was truly in shock when I asked for an anti-anxiety med! I would say try something a-bit lighter than valium unless your familiar w/it. I am currently on librax which acts as an anti-spasmatic also...2 birds with 1 stone! I have not had hardly any "prednisone" induced "freak outs" either! My husband is VERY happy they gave me the script too!!
Posted 1/15/2010 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
I thought I was going to go out of my mind the last time I was on pred. My GI gave me a Rx for Xanax. I never did take one though so I can't help you out there.
Posted 1/15/2010 3:23 AM (GMT 0)
Asking your doctor for something for the stress and/or anxiety is a very good idea.  I am on prednisone right now, too, and am experiencing wild mood swings.  Completely out of the ordinary for me and the smallest things stress me out.  I wake up around 3am every night with a pounding headache that pretty much lasts all day until I can lay down and relax in the evening.   

My personal opinion is, if you need help, ask for it.  And it does not mean anything other than the fact that you are strong enough and smart enough to ask for it.  Can you imagine your stress levels if you really "lose it" while on shift????  Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if we could just get rid of stress?

Good luck.

Posted 1/15/2010 3:49 AM (GMT 0)
wow- I am now wodering if being  o pred. for the last month could be causing my jaw to click.  I think I am clenching my jaw much more than usual.  Last night I woke up with night sweats-  just soaked.  Hmmmm- ow you have me thinking.  this jaw thing is really becoming a irritant. 
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