Hi all - I have been on steroids for quite some time now and realized the other day how depressed I felt. Since everything else in my life is ok - can it be the steroids? Just a general feeling...
Hi! I too became addicted to anti- anxiety/pain meds. If you are even questioning whether or not you are taking too much, you probably are. Bezo's are EXTREMELY addicting, and withdrawal is not only...
Hi ! I feel your pain....Prednisone is not pleasant at all. One thing that helps me with the insomnia is I take all my pills in the a.m. If I take any pred. after noon I can forget about sleeping...
Hi everyone - I have been really into watching my diet lately, and I suspect that watermelon is not well tolerated. I LOVE watermelon and hate to give it up.... Anybody else experienced this?...
I know exactly how you feel! I have been on 40mg for months now and I look ridiculous....My pharmicist recommended an over the counter diuretic. It doesn't work miracles but helps a bit with the...
Hi! I read about the jpouch surgery a lot on this site and I have a question for you. At what point did you decide to go ahead with the surgery? It seems like such a huge decsion....I have had UC for...
I understand completely! I lost my medical coverage about 6 months ago after being laid off, and this has been the worst year for me with UC. My Doctor wanted to start me on 6mp, but without...
Hi! I just started taking a diuretic along with my prednisone...it has helped so much!...
Is anyone else dealing with the massive weight gain on prednisone? I have been on 40mg. for over 4 months now and cannot believe the changes in my physical appearance. My face is so round, my stomach...
I have been on SCD for almost a month. It is hard to follow, but I am ready to start tapering my prednisone. I feel amazing on this diet, once you detox all the carbs and sugar, your body begins to...
You can ask your dr. for an anti spasmodic......it helps so much!...
Hi - I have been on 40mg of prednisone for over 2 weeks now. Normally after 3 days on this high a dose I feel better, but this time I can't seem to get this flare under control. Has anyone ever kept...
Hi - I know virtually everyone else on here said not to worry about the pills, but my pain pill addiction that began with legal prescript ions from my GI set me on a 5 year battle with addiction. I...
Hi Kitty! I just started SCD this week - too soon to tell if it's helping, but after being on massive doses of prednisone and refusing to take the 6mp - I am willing to give it a shot. I am 32 and...
Hi - Does anyone have any advice when trying to make yogurt? I cannot afford to purchase a yogurt maker, so I am trying to make it myself. After 12 hours it seems to be nothing but a science project...
I am so happy to hear you are med free! I have had UC for 12 years and spent the last 3 miserable. I just started SCD this week as I am desperate. I am on 40mg of prednisone a day and cannot wait to...