Posted 11/28/2012 5:03 AM (GMT 0)
I've had some really bad side effects on pred...mostly suffered from horrible mood swings and anxiety, but i havn't had 'dents'...im not sure what would cause that?
Better give your GI a call and have it checked it out...
Shortness of breath can happen on pred...i had it nearly all the time. Be careful coz shortness of breath can be a sign of severe reflux. From your other post it sounds like you need to get on a PPI (Pariet is a good one) asap and continue taking it for atleast 6 weeks. You definitely don't want an ulcer in your stomach; and prednisone is notorious for causing stomach ulcers.
Also, my recommendation is to get on a fiber supplement, like metamucil, and a probiotic. Start slowly and with just 1 tsp metamucil and drink atleast 2 glasses of water with it. The after 3 days increase to 2 tsp+ 2 glasses water with it. Ofcourse your body needs more water than this but you should have atleast 2 glasses water immediately with the metamucil; one to dissolve it in, followed by the second glass.
A good probiotic in Oz is Ethical Nutrients IBS support because it contains L Plantarum which is supposed to regulate your immune system.
Good luck and keep us posted...