Unexplained Upper Body Pain

I just tapered off of Prednisone about a week ago and I am currently taking Budenoside enema (5mg daily). Prior to tapering off the Prednisone I was taking both the Prednisone and Budenoside and now I'm still just sticking with the Budenoside. Every since I got to around my 10 mg dose of Prednisone I started getting unbearable neck, shoulder and back pains. Now that I'm completely off of it, the pain seems to be worse. Some days I feel like my whole upper body is inflammed. I literally feel like the hulk. My neck, my chest, my shoulders, my back. I feel HUGE and I do get huge. Does anyone know if this is normal? My pain is unbearable. I cannot move without being in extreme pain. I honestly don't know what's worse; having a small part of my colon hurting or my whole upper body. This pain is honestly worse than the UC pain I was experiencing. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

PS - I was on the Prednisone for a total of about 6 months. I went off of it after 3 months, thinking I was in remission, only to start bleeding again and then got back on it about a week later. I was also taking Panteloc with the Prednisone because of the nausea and chest pain and I was also taking Centrum. The rectal enema was added to my medications at the 3 month mark.

i know what u mean baggravation...i did the whole pred thing only to go off it and bleed and have to restart it. i have had pain all over as well. i am totally off the pred and still having issues w/pain. i feel like an old woman sometimes! hopefully it will subside for both of us.

Inflammation is always sign that the body is struggling against a new medical condition or disease on it's way.

Doctor's won't treat it until the new condition presents itself and then they will treat it with toxic pharmaceuticals

Find the best herbal/natural combination that will treat inflammation naturally and quit suffering. The problem is there is only 1 natural product in the world I know of that has a guaranteed to treat major symptoms of illness, disease and pain. It has been out for about 2 years. I live in Mexico and travel 450 dangerous miles once per month to get the product and treat my 80 father in law and my wife for chronic pain. I would post the name here but would probably get kicked off this site. I don't really blame the site trying to intervene in all the fraudulent crap and all their false promises trying to suck on suffering human beings.

Treat the inFlammation!!!!!!

I had problems with my knees and hips on prednisone and after I got off of it they got better slowly over the course of a few months.

And, what quincy said too. I'm a little freaked out that your doctor wants you to use a steroid enema for two years and hasn't even mentioned 5 ASAs!

Which ones exactly?

q

Hi Gina,

Sorry to hear about your relapse. Those things unfortunately happen with UC. Try not to be scared. There exists medication to get you well.

Sometimes a vacation can trigger a flare, as ridiculous as it may sound. I've had to travel a lot in my life, and I was always scared to change the country, climate, culture and food.

Hopefully it's just the lack medication that is the culprit this time and continuing or introducing new meds will get you back on tract to remission.

Stress just makes matters worse.

Try to enjoy your vacation and get those meds.

You're most welcome.