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Posted 10/4/2011 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
... and it's not because I'm cold. Over the past few days, I haven't been able to stop shaking. It's hard for me to type correctly, and I seem to drop everything I try to pick up. My doctor upped my prednisone by 10 MG (now 20 MG a day) and temporarily took me off Lialda... those have been the only changes lately. I guess it could be stress-related, but I've been stressed in the past, and I never shook. Does this happen to any of you? Is there anything I can do to stop it?

Also, does taking prednisone make anyone else have to get up to pee numerous times during the night? I started this when I started the prednisone (back then, I wasn't taking much else), and now that my doctor upped my dosage, it's happening AGAIN. I think I got up 6 times last night... lots of fun when you're having trouble sleeping anyway. But it only seems to happen at night. Very strange...
Posted 10/4/2011 7:01 PM (GMT 0)
What part of you is shaking? It could be the pred drop, but it could be low blood sugar??

Did the doc take any blood tests?

How is your pulse?

Could you possibly have a sodium or potassium imbalance? Are you feeling spaced out as well?

I think you should get to the doc since this isn't a normal thing for you...

Have you taken any other meds or supplements?
Have you been cutting out any foods lately?


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Posted 10/4/2011 7:04 PM (GMT 0)
I have experienced the shaky hands while on Prednisone. Comes and goes from time to time. Haven't had trouble dropping things.
As far as frequent peeing, I've certainly experienced that while on Prednisone. I would have to get up once or twice during the night, but during the day I would have to go every hour. This is a common side effect of Prednisone, but six times during the night seems a bit much.
Posted 10/4/2011 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
The last few times I went to the doctor, they said my pulse was fast. It usually isn't. I recently started taking Centrum, but I'd taken it in the past with no problems. My pulse was fast before I started the Centrum. I am iron deficient, but my doctor doesn't think my body can handle iron supplements right now. (that's what my last blood tests showed)

My hands and legs are shaking.
Posted 10/4/2011 7:29 PM (GMT 0)
Maybe the fact that it's worst at night has something to do with when I take it. I might try taking both pills in the morning instead of one in the morning and one at night. Of course, I'd really rather not have to pee constantly during the day, but...

My doctor just called. She said the shaking and having to pee is related to the prednisone. She also said both of these side effects should go away soon. I hope so!
Posted 10/4/2011 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
My legs shake and they feel so sore and restless at time. I would rather get up at night and pee 10 times rather than get up at 5 times at night with horrible stomach pains and bowel movements. Hate these drugs.
Posted 10/5/2011 2:37 AM (GMT 0)
yeah, i've noticed my hands shake a lot. it wasn't until i got out of the hospital in august and noticed that it was hard to put my contacts in. i blame this on the pred. and hope it stops when i get off of it. but yeah, i pee a lot- only once at night but a lot during the day.
Posted 10/5/2011 3:41 AM (GMT 0)
I get the shakes on pred. Now that I'm almost off it, it's a lot better although not gone. I read that this can go on for awhile after getting off it. Another side effect. It also makes me really thirsty, so I've been drinking more water than normal, which makes for more bathroom trips.

Good luck!
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