Prednisone can cause acne. I'm 22 and never really had problems with acne until I started taking prednisone - and now it's a daily struggle. I'm using a topical antibiotic on my face but other than...
Sounds like you may be talking about petechiae - they are mini capillary bursts. I get these from being on prednisone long term, it's a fairly common side effect. Nothing really to be worried about,...
I've always hated calling in sick - no matter what, no matter how sick I am, I always feel like I'm on the spot and lying or something. Maybe it's just because I'm shy? I don't know. But now that I...
When I am sick (with infection, flu, etc.) or flaring, I will get the shaking chills, feel feverish, but have a normal temp or just very slightly elevated. I think my normal temp is on the low side...
I saw a Dr. who is a rheumatologist, opthamologist, and immunologist and who has done years of research on uveitis and coexisting rheumatic diseases. It seemed to be the perfect fit and he's only one...
Hey guys, I haven't been here for a while (was feeling so good for a while there that I didn't "need" to come here!), so not sure if you'll remember me. Anyways, I wanted to hear about other people's...
I've been increasing my activity level, figuring now is probably the best time - while I'm well controlled on prednisone. I agree with everything everyone has said - sometimes it is so frustrating...
I'm looking for tips - tricks - ideas - experiences regarding exercise. Please share!! Kathryn...
I guess I'm the only sweaty one... haha. Oh well. I can adapt to it. It makes my body temperature go up, too, and I'm normally freezing to death so it's actually kind of nice! Amy, I'm only on 17mg...
I definitely have pleurisy, and my rheumy thinks I have had pericarditis as well from the symptoms I describe. I have had a normal echocardiogram, but at the time I wasn't having any symptoms,...
I have had numbness, tingling, and burning sensations as well. Bothersome! Kathryn...
Lupus can cause lots of different kinds of chest pain - it's possible that you have a combination of different types. Costochondritis, pericarditis, and pleurisy are all inflammation in the chest...
Kind of a weird question, but I've been on prednisone for a couple months now and have noticed that I've been sweating a ton more than usual. Is this from the prednisone? Or am I just crazy?! I...
Sounds like GERD to me as well, although maybe costochondritis could cause some of those symptoms as well. Kathryn...
Hydroxychloroquine is the generic name for Plaquenil. It's in my nursing drug reference book, maybe try one of those? Chloroquine is similar but is not the same drug. Kathryn...
I've been on Humira (adalimumab) for a couple years now, it's in the same family as the new med. It helped me a lot at first and then seemed to lose its effect and now I can't see any difference....
I have been losing weight as well, went from 165 to 135 in a year so nothing too dramatic, but I definitely wasn't trying to lose weight and I can't tolerate exercise anymore, either. One doctor I...
I have pleurisy, but have never had pneumonitis. Hope you feel better soon! Kathryn...
I have Raynaud's and mostly it is just my toes and fingers, but sometimes (also happens when I get out of the shower) it will seem to creep up my feet and ankles. Not as bad as what you describe...
I'm being so bad about eating right. I just don't have the motivation to exercise self-control! I feel like I'm being lazy but I just don't care! Lol what has gotten into me?! I normally eat very...
I get flu shots every year because I'm a nursing student and can guarantee coming into contact with lots of bugs!! I also got a pneumonia shot this year. I never got the flu in my entire life (and...
Thanks for the info. I will remember that when I get down to that dose! The last thing I want to do is go too fast and flare again. I figured I could probably drop 2mg at first but then again I've...
I am figuring out prednisone tapers right now as well. I agree with what Lynnwood and suetoo said - slower is better. I am coming down from 40mg x 1 week, then 20mg for a week and a half, and now...
Thanks for the replies. Yes I do think that being hyper aware helps. And I could certainly eat better - I've been losing weight unintentionally for a year, so when I'm on prednisone and crave carbs...
I think we all have days like this, I know I sure have! Hope you feel better soon. Kathryn...
Any tips for living with prednisone? Yesterday I realized I was being really short with my daughter for no reason.... I was just getting so annoyed! I'm sure it's the prednisone and I'm going to be...
Saw my doctor today and she prescribed me 1, 5, and 10mg prednisone tablets so I can taper my dose slower (1-2mg a week). I'm going to start with 19mg tomorrow! I'm so glad she agreed with me :) It's...
I have a three year old to chase and man, do they have a lot of energy! I always feel like when I am tired, she is fired up. Oh well. I agree you should be cautious with trying to get pregnant, but...
Any dr should be able to prescribe you an anti fungal. But if you wanted to make an appointment just for this problem I would guess your primary care or family doc would be good. Kathryn...
I had been taking 20mg for a week, then dropped to 10mg and started feeling horrible so I went back up to 20mg. I think it would be better to taper more slowly like from 20 to 15 to 10 but that's not...
Well today I am in much more pain, joints and chest and abdomen. This always happens when my dose goes below 20mg. I decided just now to take things into my own hands and took another 10mg of...
Since this is in the same class as the other biologics, this must just be the first one approved for lupus whereas they are already for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing...
I haven't noticed a correlation with the weather myself, but that's just me. I do know that when it's dry out my skin goes crazy! No change in amount of pain or anything though. Kathryn...
Wow that's great news! I want to try it! Kathryn...
I am trying not to get my hopes up *too* high about my new rheumatologist in Oregon - I know that he won't be able to give me a miracle cure or anything. But I am really really hopeful that he will...
I would ask for a stronger pain medication. I was hesitant at first too, and started by just taking half a pill (Vicodin for me). I try to save it for when I'm at the end of my rope and just need...
I went back to the doctor and they did give me some more medication - still taking the omeprazole - she gave me Carafate, a liquid that I take four times a day (before meals and before bed), that...
Are you my dad? Haha, just kidding. Really though, your daughter sounds very similar to me. I'm 22 and starting having symptoms when I was 18. I agree that the brain fog is the most distressing...
panther fern - thanks for the advice. There aren't any rheumatologists where I live (in Alaska), the closer one is in Anchorage (2 hour plane ride), and the new one that he's sending me to is in...
I already take methotrexate (20mg/week), Humira every other week, and I tried Plaquenil for 6 months but it didn't help so I stopped it. I'm 8 days into my latest prednisone course right now and I'm...
I am in the same boat as you right now, feeling a little crazy myself! I hope it gets easier. On good days it's easier to remember how much you have to be thankful for. I try to live in the moment...
I agree, feeling weak is very defeating. It's hard not to get down on yourself when all you can do is lay down on the couch all day... A good night's sleep is so important! I have been trying a...
I feel your pain. Yesterday I went to my doctor (again - seems like I'm always there) and when she said she couldn't really do anything more for me, I almost completely broke down and started crying....
I use baking soda to clean my hair and a diluted apple cider vinegar rinse to detangle. It takes a little while to make the transition if you want to avoid the greasies, but it's worth it! Google "no...
So a couple weeks ago I was diagnosed with a stomach ulcer (related to taking a ton of ibuprofen, prednisone, and lots of stress).... I have been taking prescription omeprazole ever since and have...
I'm seeing another rheumatologist in May, so I will definitely bring this up with him then. My current rheumatologist (who I'll continue to see, since he's closer) doesn't want to diagnose me with...
I am just wondering what dose of prednisone others take. I'm currently doing a month-long taper (40mg for a week, 20mg for a week, 10mg for two weeks). My doctors are seemingly unwilling to let me...
I have gotten sores in the corners of my mouth too. I thought it may have been related to Plaquenil, but of course I can't be sure. I sure don't miss that drug! It seems like my appetite has improved...
Mine feels like very bad orthostatic hypotension, except it comes on out of nowhere without a position change. On days when this happens I usually feel "off" the whole day long, and when I feel like...
I get abdominal pain but have never had a rash like that before. My rheumy said the abdominal pain is "just" peritonitis, the lupus (well, I don't have a true diagnosis, but the disease anyway) is...