January 24th
2005
9:42 AM
Just found your site. Pretty good stuff. I have been dealing with kidney disease for over 12 years. Had a transplant 7 years ago and have been dealing with some complications for about 1 year. After the transplant I was on 80mg of prednisone then evetually reduced to 5 mg. Due to the complications I'm back up to 40mg everyday. I get pretty much the same side effects as everybody. I'm 42 and can tell you that you CAN overcome the effects of this drug. It's not easy though. The depression is the most difficult. Be sure to let anyone who is close to you know that you are dealing with issues that require "special understanding." Tell them that you will probably be cranky then try to be aware when you are. Own the problem and work to keep it in line - its hard work but you KNOW it is not your normal self and you can force the uncomfortable feelings to a minimum. The cramping is irritating but it beats waking upon the other side of the grass! Remember that you have life - do what you can in every way you can. I take life savers candies as a "pill" for my hunger and drink lots of water instead of soda. That helps with the weight gain. Ice cold water seems to help - I keep a 1/2 full container in the freezer then add water to the ice and put it in the fridge. Popsicles also work. The ice cold sensation can be very satisfying. Good luck - when the treatment is reduced the side effects do wane.
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October 10th
2004
12:20 PM
I have been taking doxycycline for 4 days, i have been experiencing side affects that are causing concern, i have been having suffering from chest pains, highly irritated and feeling quite nausea with a hot then cold sensation, just wondered if anyone had the same ??? Take care when taking this medication.
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February 3th
2004
6:13 AM
Warning! Never take medication prescribed for someone else, and always check for serious side effects. Since having chest and sinus congestion for three months, I decided to take my son's left over guaifenex. After three days, I experienced heart palpitations unlike anything else before. I also had a weird cold sensation, extremely hard to warm up. After a night's sleep, my heart rate has not yet returned to normal. I am horrified to know that this potentially harmful medication was prescribed to my then 11 yr. old child.
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December 26th
2002
11:51 AM
Classic Migraine, sensitivity to light, nausea, extreme pressure and blurred vision. Tried everything else, finally Imitrex. First 30 min. I felt a cold sensation, especially in my facial area. Felt as if my bloodstream was flowing again. Then, suddenly realized I felt like myself again. My concern, women in my family have a very strong history of high bp & strokes around age 50 (I'm 34)... have I found my miracle drug or am I putting myself at a higher risk for more serious dangers?
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Guaifenex (1) PredniSONE (1) Aciphex (1) Doxycycline Hyclate (1) Imitrex (1)
September 15th
2006
8:34 AM
I also experience cold sensation and tingling in my hands and feet
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