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Posted 12/27/2013 5:29 AM (GMT 0)
So about 7 months ago I had a pretty bad flare and my doc put me on 40mg of prednisone. I had to tamper slowly because the first time I tried did not go well. Well the tampering took about 6 months until I was off of it. While on prednisone I was doing really well. After a month off of prednisone my flare started again!! By that I mean now. I been going to the bathroom at least 10-13 times a day with a lot of blood. I tried calling my doc but the office is closed until Monday.. I just can't wait that long.. I still have some prednisone left over and was wondering if it will be a good idea to take at least 20mg took get some relieve until I get a chance to him?
Posted 12/27/2013 10:59 AM (GMT 0)
Im sure it wouldnt hurt! Also, eat a very simple diet of easily digestible stuff, small meals (no sugar,caffeine,gluten,dairy,raw fruits or vegetables or meat. I would stick mostly to simple soup, white rice, well cooked carrots, and maybe bananas if they dont cause problems. Also you can get some natural supplements to help, they dont kick in as fast as meds but could help. Activated charcoal to help with diarrhea and bleeding, slippery elm to coat your insides and bring relief, aloe vera juice, carob powder to also help with diarrhea (1 tsp 2x daily) black strap molasses for the blood loss, and blk liquorice tea for the inflammation. Also drink only good spring/drinking water.. and most importantly pray to God for help! :) I pray that you will get better very quickly, God bless!
Posted 12/27/2013 12:56 PM (GMT 0)
The Pred won't hurt you, short term, but isn't there a way to get to your GI before Monday? Someone has to cover for holidays and emergencies! They should call in a RX for you at least. Perhaps rectal meds and the correct dosing for a 5ASA.
Posted 12/27/2013 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
Were you doing anything else besides prednisone? Your doc should have known that without something else to help keep you in remission that you would be right where you are now after tapering the pred. That is a no brainer and your doc should have known. Prednisone rarely puts anyone into remission once tapered down unless you have a co-therapy with another med going on at the same time.
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