Prednisone symptoms and conditions

I am a 45 year old that was prescribed Loestrin for ovarian cysts. I also have asthma that has been under control with medications. This is my first time taking birth control pills because I had my tubes tied after my third child. After the first week, my asthma started to act up and I couldn't understand why with all the meds I have been on. I am now in a hotel for a week while my environment at home is improved. I'm sitting here thinking, what have I been doing differently to cause such a reaction? I think it's the Loestrin! I am on my 21st day of the pill and have been on two methylprednisolone treatments, and nebulizer treatments three times a day on top of three different inhalers. Could this be a allergic reaction? Calling doctor first thing in the morning and stopping the pill. Has anyone had this type of reaction? Loestrin and prednisone; what a combo!

I'm a veteran on this site. Still up-in-the-air about what is wrong with me since the Mirena. To those of you still suffering with symptoms months after removal of Mirena, have you looked into Adrenal Fatigue? I had the Mirena removed last year, and am still having trouble coping. My symptoms are low BP (some days 80/45), extreme lethargy, almost like a low Blood Sugar feeling, depression (sadness, tearfulness, hopelessness) often feel overwhelmed, no sex drive, sugar cravings, trouble sleeping (but tired all the time), poor circulation while sleeping, and my most troublesome symptom is the pain in my limbs (joints especially).. it's like a burning, throbbing, aching pain. Sometimes it's so bad I can't cope with it. But it hasn't been half as bad as it was last summer. I was virtually suicidal before I was treated with Prednisone. In one day I felt fantastic, and I was only on the Pred for 2 weeks (25mg/day) it lasted about 6 weeks after I quit it. I have been up and down over the past few months, but never as bad as I was before the Prednisone. At the time I was being treated for Enthesopathy, but we now have excluded that diagnosis. It is definitely hormonal. Could it be that I am low on Cortisol (Adrenal), and the Prednisone, being a cortico-steroid, has filled that void? I have done saliva tests and am awaiting the results (BTW, saliva testing, they say, is far more accurate than blood. All my blood tests are normal)... just thought I'd throw my story out there in case anyone else is in my shoes. Please reply to my post rather than just adding a side effect. I'd love to hear back from you. Also, I never thought I'd say this, but see a Naturopathic Doctor, not a medical onev if you are getting nowhere. If it is hormonal, doc's won't figure you out because most don't believe in saliva testing, therefore won't find anything wrong with you!

HAS ANYONE EVERY EXPERIENCED "TREMORS" OR ANYTHING SIMILAR FORM THIS DRUG? I WAS ON IT FOR ONLY A WEEK AND HAVE SINCE BEEN HAVING TREMOR SENASATIONS THROUGHOUT MY BODY...MOSTLY MY NECK/HEAD? CAN ANYONE REALATE?

I'm at my wit's end w/ this Kenalog CRAP! I'm a 50 year old life time asthmatic who has years of experience with having to take Prednisone for severe asthmatic episodes. As many know, they start you on a high dose and then 'step down' to nothing which usually takes about 2 weeks. The last time I allowed this treatment was approx 4 years ago. I still occasionally take small doses at the beginning of a cold or flu, which have always been the culprits in causing flare-ups of the lung tissue. It works and my Doc makes sure I always have some Prednisone on hand for this purpose. This low dose, taken only for 2-3 days prevents a number of VERY, VERY nasty side effects. A lot of people are talking about the dramatic physical changes - the weight gain, headaches, 'dents' and even (how ironic!) permanent 'new' pain issues. My experience with this class of drug is limited to oral use so my experience has been much more about the psychological/emotional sife effects. In short, 2 weeks on Prednisone makes me truly psychotic - angry all the time, anxiety that no pill relieves, tremendous impatience, rage and paranoia. Note: I'm already an officially diagnosed a Major Depressive w/ Anxiety and PTSD. You can imagine how much fun I was on steriods!!!

What's happening now is that my 87 year old mother is getting these Kenalog epidural shots for her arthritis. Because of my disability, I live with her and am watching the exact same thing happen to her as happens to me on the same class of drug. This past episode, we were getting along great right up to the day she got her last shot. I had talked with her about my experiences and suggested that we both watch for signs of emotional disturbance and change in the days before and after her last shot. Before the shot, she was very reasonable and open to this discussion. Day after the shot, she started raging at me, wouldn't and probably couldn't listen or speak reasonably as now she was under the influence. It's been horrible, as it was after her previous shot. She is so paranoid right now that she thinks I'm trying to gaslight her (make her think she's crazy) because she has no memory of at least one major event of which she was a part. As for the Pain Clinic, after being called to discuss these negative effects, we were both lied to outright, though I remained steadfast in my opinion and experience and concern for my mother's happiness and health long enough for the nurse to FINALLY admit that, yes, some people get these reactions but only 'very rarely'.(Insert profanity here!!!!)

It took me a long time to find this site. I really need help with both finding 'trustworthy' info to show her on the serious psychological effects in some people as well as some support for myself trying to live with this. Thanks for any help in advance.

The only progressively effective topical application for an individual case we are handeling of Pyoderma Gagrenosa, with underlying condition Behcets Disease. An aggressive oral medication regime has been necessary, including, for months, levels of Prednisone at 80mg daily. All other possible applications available, medically approved, (ie; Santyl, Cadaver graft tissue and Integra dermal regeneration template, to name a few)have resulted in increased irratation, minimal progress of tissue regrowth support, and questionable debridement.

Non issue side effects:
Of course the normal drainage expected with a successful debrider and minimal irritation as would be expected with any debriding agent.
Negative side effects:
No availability of Panafil has produced the side effect of over one year of continuing, aggressive treatment producing disappointing results.
Possible necessity of amputation on a 22 year old female patient.

Please assist in any way to make Panafil available in this unique case.

I was [rescribed Avelox orally upon discharged from the hospital to treat my pneumonia. Because I was taking prednisone with it, Avelox did not show an immediate reaction. As soon as the prednisone ended, I felt signs in my body that was unusual:
1. I wanted to eat a lot, everything I see I needed to eat
2. increased thirst
3. muscle spasms, weakness, cold, clammy feet and hands, nervousness, unable to sleep
4.conitnuous diarrhea and vomitting which caused my blood pressure to drop
5. palpitations and general weakness, headache, stomach pain and gaseous
6. depression
There was just no relief in sight and I decided to call 911.
Mercy D.

taking this for polymylagia & notice that if i drink wine i get a funny feeling in my waterworks a bit like cystitis, go to wee a lot & eating chocolate seems to affect me & gives me the runs.
Are these caused by the taking of these tablets. i have been on them as treatment for polymylagia for nearly a year

I am a 55 y/o female who has had hypertension for over a year now and have fibromyalgia and arthritis. I just found out the hard way on 1/18/10 the poison this drug is for my system, and thinking that I would rather live with the pain and fatigue of the joints anyday over the hell I have been through this week. I was put on 20 mg a day of lisinopril last fall when my HCTZ alone was not controlling hypertension. I suddenly woke up on 1/17/10 with pain in the middle of my chest, like a pill was stuck, and couldn't swallow without pain. I went to bed that night thinking it was esophagitis and would call the doctor in the morning. I woke up early AM on Monday, 1/18/10, with lip swelling like I had had Botox, plus severe itching around my mouth and chin, terrible itching deep inside the ear canals, a slightly swollen and stinging tongue, and a rash that looked like bad dermatitis. I knew then that I was having an allergic reaction to something, so I took Benadryl and went to the doctor first thing in the morning. They didn't diagnose an allergy to lisinopril, but started me on 40 mg prednisone per day anyway with continued Benadryl and omeprazole. I ended up later in the day at the ER with continued esophageal pain, worst itching of my life on face, neck, and underarms, continued ear itching, and continued lip and tongue stinging/burning sensation. The ER doc said it was the lisinopril causing all symptoms, to immediately stop taking that, and increased the prednisone to 60 mg a day for 5 days. No problem, I tho ught. Most of the symptoms were abating pretty good, and I thought the drug was probably just about out of my system. Wrong! By Thurs. afternoon 1/21/10, my hands became extremely tight and swollen, and turned really red and itching that about drove me crazy. I was experiencing waves of feeling chilled then alternately burning up like I had fever. I went back to the doctor on Friday, 1/22/10, and was assured that I was just now having a reaction to being on both the prednisone and the HCTZ, because one is trying to retain water, and the other to shed it, but like it would just get better. I stopped the prednisone Friday night, but spent another hellish night of itching. By late Saturday morning, 1/23/10, I was scrambling for a ride to the ER, because the itching was driving me crazy, especially all over my scalp and my face was now broke out in a red blotchy rash with pimple-like lesions, had some shortness of breath, kept going from feeling chilled to burning up, and had developed acute gastritis. I literally felt that I was going to die. After spending all afternoon in the ER, my stomach is doing better, but I continue to have the on again/off again cold/hot sensations, continued itching with welts on my face, neck, upper neck, and in a line down the sides of my chest underneath the underarms. I didn't need to be told to stop the prednisone, as I had already done that Friday night, and just continue the Benadryl, and come back to the ER or call my doc if problems continue. I have only slept in spurts all week, and am just miserable. I pray I make it through tomorrow without ending up back in the ER.

I am a 55 y/o female who has had hypertension for over a year now and have fibromyalgia and arthritis. I just found out the hard way on 1/18/10 the poison this drug is for my system, and thinking that I would rather live with the pain and fatigue of the joints anyday over the hell I have been through this week. I was put on 20 mg a day of lisinopril last fall when my HCTZ alone was not controlling hypertension. I suddenly woke up on 1/17/10 with pain in the middle of my chest, like a pill was stuck, and couldn't swallow without pain. I went to bed that night thinking it was esophagitis and would call the doctor in the morning. I woke up early AM on Monday, 1/18/10, with lip swelling like I had had Botox, plus severe itching around my mouth and chin, terrible itching deep inside the ear canals, a slightly swollen and stinging tongue, and a rash that looked like bad dermatitis. I knew then that I was having an allergic reaction to something, so I took Benadryl and went to the doctor first thing in the morning. They didn't diagnose an allergy to lisinopril, but started me on 40 mg prednisone per day anyway with continued Benadryl and omeprazole. I ended up later in the day at the ER with continued esophageal pain, worst itching of my life on face, neck, and underarms, continued ear itching, and continued lip and tongue stinging/burning sensation. The ER doc said it was the lisinopril causing all symptoms, to immediately stop taking that, and increased the prednisone to 60 mg a day for 5 days. No problem, I tho ught. Most of the symptoms were abating pretty good, and I thought the drug was probably just about out of my system. Wrong! By Thurs. afternoon 1/21/10, my hands became extremely tight and swollen, and turned really red and itching that about drove me crazy. I was experiencing waves of feeling chilled then alternately burning up like I had fever. I went back to the doctor on Friday, 1/22/10, and was assured that I was just now having a reaction to being on both the prednisone and the HCTZ, because one is trying to retain water, and the other to shed it, but like it would just get better. I stopped the prednisone Friday night, but spent another hellish night of itching. By late Saturday morning, 1/23/10, I was scrambling for a ride to the ER, because the itching was driving me crazy, especially all over my scalp and my face was now broke out in a red blotchy rash with pimple-like lesions, had some shortness of breath, kept going from feeling chilled to burning up, and had developed acute gastritis. I literally felt that I was going to die. After spending all afternoon in the ER, my stomach is doing good, but I continue to have the on again/off again cold/hot sensations, continued itching with welts on my face, neck, upper neck, and in a line down the sides of my chest underneath the underarms. I have only slept in spurts all week, and am just miserable. I pray I make it through tomorrow without ending up back in the ER.

I am deeply looking into taking an offensive role with all of this. Can anyone suggest things to detoxify this crap out of my system?

I am taking my last does of Prednisone tomorrow and I cant wait to get off. Since I have been on it I have had rapid or flutter heart beat, insomina and numbness in my arms and legs, and even in my face! I have read all the post here and wonder if anyone else has had the tingly "asleep feeling" limbs. I am terrified bc I am now having the signs of MS, I am hoping these are just side effects of this nasty hormone and will go away once I am weaned off of them... Anyone out there who can relate or add input?

My mother has been on prednisone but 9 years now but ever since my mom is never been her self she looks like she is more sick then ever she had mood changes she always with pain she always tiered and she just killing her self she crys when she don't have this pill it like she relly needs it i think she is adicti to it but i relly don't know how to help her i think she is going to kill her self so day with this pill.

I am a 47yr old female with uc. At present, 50cm of my large intestine is affected. I've been on numerous meds and have always refused prednisone. 4 days ago, I have to give in as I am very ill, so the Dr. has put me on 30mg prednisone daily and is trying to seek approval for Remicade. At first, I was excited, but now from reading the list of possible side effects, I am really scared. The most severe symptoms at present at bloody d, stabbing abdominal pain and general feeling of hopelessness. I've was in Emerg on Tues. and I do not have a perferated bowel, but the Dr. says that if things don't get better, I'm going to have to have surgery. Can anyone give me any words of wisdom? Thanks, SM in Canada

google prednisone adrenals ... it shuts down your adrenals causing all sorts of problems (including screwing up your thyroid and other monthly hormones). I posted my story on the kenalog page. Since my reaction to the Kenalog shot and prednisone pills this past week, I have been reading a lot of scary things. I have had a shot of cortisone for sinus infections over the years. This is the first time I had such a reaction. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prednisone

Adrenal suppression will occur if prednisone is taken for longer than 7 days. This will cause the body to lose the ability to synthesize natural corticosteroids, resulting in dependence on prednisone. For this reason, prednisone should not be abruptly stopped if taken for more than seven days, and instead, the dosage should be gradually reduced.

I'm going to go to a naturopath next week to see if I can get tested and repair my adrenals.

I went to the ER lastnight do to a reaction to something that we are not really sure what but I broke out with a very itchy rash on my lower legs then move up to the top part then to my sides but it seems to only be on the front of my body...The doctor put me on Prednisone 20 mg tablets I am to take 3 tables at once 60 mg by mouth for 5 days I have 15 tablets. they gave me a shot at the hospital and I did not feel anything but very tired cause they also shot me with a double dose of Benad. I was just wondering If anyone could tell me what to expect taking 60 mg for 5 day?? No they are not weening me off.

I got these ideas from my Prescription for Nutritional Healing book, these are suppose to help with detoxing and allergy/asthma reactions:

I'm trying all sorts of things to try to get this crap out of my system. I just started last night ... I have a book about supplements and herbals, so I'm trying to take things that will help flush my system..

to detox:
Alfalfa liquid or tablets ... detoxifies the liver and alkalizes the body. Chelates toxic substances from the body.

other detox combos:
apple pectin, fiber, rutin, selenium
calcium with magnesium chelate with potassium
chromium, garlic, pectin, and potassium

garlic - Kyolic a good chelating agent and detoxifier

Quercitin (needs bromelain) ... it says it has a antihistaminic effect

I had a shot of Kenalog on Sunday (Jan 2010). I went to get a some prednisone pills but they talked me into a shot also. The reason I was at the clinic was I was having a weird itching all over, no rash (second time this year this has happened .. low dose of methylprednisolone pills worked to get rid of the all over itching the previous time.) The reaction I was having on Sunday may be because I started to take a medicine again after a 6 month hiatus, Thyroid Armour. The afternoon after the shot of Kenalog, my throat started to closed up, and I was wheezing to breathe and my chest felt heavy. I thought it was just the other reaction, so I took some benadryl. I ended up with terrible stomach cramps that night. Another strange symptom that has happened to me now 3 times since the summer. I kept taking quite a bit of benadryl because the kenalog and prednisone did not seem to be stopping the original itching. Actually, I got more itching and red blotches (my ears were hot and red). My stomach was a mess, so I could not eat anything but crackers or rice. Then Tuesday night, I took a 20 mg prednisone (they had me on 60 mg), without any benadryl at the same time, after 20 mins my breathing got tight again, then my lips and hands began to swell. I chugged some liquid benadryl and it stopped. But it happened again Wed night and Thurs morning. I have not taken any more prednisone since Tuesday night.

I have had shots of cortisone over the past 12 years of my life (probably once a year, or every other year), usually to stop serious sinus infections. I have been left with dents in my buttocks (not with every shot) and also had piriformis muscle pain, which I now know is because of the cortisone. Drs never told me about that risk. Once one of the dents, became swollen 6 months after it started, and I went to a dr about it, and he treated me like I was crazy and gave me no answer.

When I got the shot on Sunday, I told the nurse to be sure not to put it in my piriformis muscle. I was so stupid to get a shot. I didn't realize that dr gave me such a strong dose, along with pills, 60 mg a day, and then a lowering dose for 7 days. When my other dr gave me the methylprednisolone, it was only approx 14 mg a day and then tapering down.

I think my strange painful stomach cramps maybe be an ulcer caused by the methylprednisolone.

I went to see the dr that gave me the shot on Sunday yesterday, and he basically treated me like I was crazy. He said he would not have given me cortisone if he had known I was having stomach problems, but I didn't realize it may be connected until I started to read about the side effects of cortisone.

Back in January of 2009 I had developed a upper respiratory infection and was given Levaquin to take and by day 3 I started breaking out in hives and all of my joints swelled up and were painful, I was then put on prednisone and ofcourse put on some weight with that. My life has not been the same since taking the medication, I am now suffering from Fibromyalgia and have a rough time with this.

I have been prescribed prednisone about 1 - 2 times a year to help with asthma for as long as I can remember. I admit, might be a case of inconsistant use of preventitive medication. Usually get bronchitis after a cold and the prednison clears up my lungs almost immediately. My dose is usually 3 days at 60 mg, 3 days at 40 mg and 20 mg for 3 days. I have been trying to do research on positive side effects of the drug. I feel great when I am on prednisone. I have more energy, am more focused, and have decreased appetite. I am much more productive at work and home. I find that I am more organized and am able to complete tasks when usually I feel like I suffer from adhd. Although I am usually only on a short term dose, I have never experienced weight gain, fluid retention. I will say that I have trouble sleeping and my heart does race on the higher dose. But the benefits far outweigh the side effects. A friend in the medical field said that she has heard of people being on low doses (5mg) on a long term daily basis to help them feel more energetic. I can't seem to find any research on positive effects and why the prednisone is helping me stay focused. Can anyone give any insight on how prednisone helps me feel better when all I have been able to find is the negative side effects.

I took Celexa for anxiety for 4 days and felt right out of it, like my mind was running really slow, no concept of time, thumbs had twitching, hands shaking. Very very bad. I discontinued about 6 weeks ago and still have the thumb twitches and hand shaking. I did go on prednisone about 5 days after the Celexa for a month and I am quite sure it contributed to the shakiness too but it is unnerving. I wonder how long before this subsides. Some days it is almost gone nad other days quite bad. The dr says it will take amonth for the prednisone to get out of my system but this whole thing started with the Celexa after the second pill. I will never take another SSRI after the extreme reaction I had, I am sure it works for some and that some need it but for me it was the most awful experience. If I had waited for 6 weeks to let this work I would not be alive.

I am on a relatively low dose of prednisone (10mg) but am having vision problems. After 15-30 minutes of computer work or accounting work (I am a CPA), I am unable to focus with or without glasses. My rheumatologist blames the prednisone and is trying to reduce the dosage gradually, but I have sarcoidosis which is atypical and causes great pain in all of my joints. When I reduce the dosage very much, the pain returns. The only other problem I have had is with my weight; I have gained 20 pounds so far.

I was prescribed a course of Prednisone to combat an Avelox rash (after 3 doses - Avelox discontinued) for 10 days:

Prednisone:
Day 1-2 - 40 mg AM; 10 mg PM;
Day 3-4 - 30 mg AM; 10 mg PM;
Day 5-6 - 20 mg AM; 10 mg PM;
Day 7-8 - 20 mg AM; 0 mg PM;
Day 9-10 - 10 mg AM; 0 mg PM.

Today would be Day 10, but my doctor gave me a pass on it because it's been messing with my system so bad, so I didn't take the last dose.

The side effects are insomnia, severe muscleand joint aches and pains (it hurts to move sometimes - hurts even just sitting here), depression (That's understandable - this stuff stinks!), indigestion. The rest I can deal with (leather skin, and my nose looks like I have the "gin blossoms" or something - and I don't drink alcohol at all).

I know everybody is different and has different body systems, but in regards to my dosage and the 10 day course time, approximately how long will the Prednisone stay in my system and when will the side effects begin to subside? What is the half life of Prednisone? The bad side effects only really began around Day 7-8. Withdraw maybe? But I was only on it for 9 days? My GP said I should start feeling better in as soon as 1-2 days....

I'd appreciate any and all help with these questions - thank you! And good luck to you fellow sufferers.

God Bless!

I took a total of 3 doses of Avelox for a supposed bacterial infection of the intestines (which remains to be seen - I still have all the dull aches and pains as before).

I had a terrible reaction to the Avelox: Severe chest pains, anxiety like a runaway train, dizziness, rash - it was terrible. I thought I was going to die. I stopped the Avelox immediately at the advice of the ER doctor, and began Prednisone 48 hours after the last dose of Avelox for the rash (through my GP, a course of 14 days including weening....) - just finishing that up....

Now I'm hearing about all these Avelox side effects. Ruptures of tendons months afterwards, etc. I have cramps and pains in my legs and back, but I believe it to be from the Prednisone.

How much danger am I in after only 3 doses of Avelox for the long term side effects? I understand and have read that many people have died minutes to hours after ONE dose - which is such a horrible waste! But what long term effects involving tendons will I have after only 3 doses? I'm 45 and fairly athletic - am I going to have to walk on fluffy pillows trying NOT to tear out my ankle tendons for the next year or so?!?!

I was put on Prednisone 40mg for 4 days, then 30mg for 4 day, then 20 mg for 4 days and finally 10 mg for 4 days for eczema. My skin looked beautiful while I was on the medication, then after 3 days of stopping, my skin started to get little hives again. After the 4th day, my face was red and swollen worst then before. After the 5th day of stopping, I developed the moon face. Talking about horrible side effect. I suddenly had uncontrollable headaches, weight gain in my abdomen and constipation. I felt horrible. It has been 7 days since I have been off the medication and I still have the moon face, and redness to my face. Can someone please tell me if this will ever go away? I will never ever go on this drug again. The side effects are too much to bear and my skin look worst than before.

I hate to say it, but I can relate to you all, to some effects....I went in to Urgent Care 3 weeks ago, knowing I was dealing with a UTI, I was prescribed Bactrim--2 a day for 7 days. I took the entire dose and just felt yucky. It wasn't until 6 days later that my first symptoms appeared...ultimately this is what I have dealt with, severe joint and muscle aches and pains, irritated mouth/throat/ears and tongue (YES, my tongue ITCHES), I have dry eyes (moreso than normal, since I deal with severe dry eyes) I have had pains all over my body, one comes, leaves, then a new one appears....just odd. Hot, swollen wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, feet, you name it. Rashy face/neck.... I finally made an appt. with my reg. doctor who immediately diagnosed me with an allergic reaction to Bactrim. She said you can take it 1, 2, 3...etc. times, and one of those times your body may decide it can't handle it. She also stated that your body can react to it up to 3 weeks after taking it. I took the full course which I believe is why I am having more side effects. She mentioned Lupus or Lymes Disease, but the treatment for anyone of the issues is the same....Prednisone. She told me I could take Tums with it, as it may upset my stomach, and that Claritin or Benadryl would help the itching. Thankfully some help!!! This has concerned me terribly,. knowing that so many people deal with this daily, and for NO REASON!! I would love to see Sulfa drugs off of the market, and unfortunately the drug companies do pretty well at covering their butts by putting apparent warnings on the info. sheet. Enough to protect them from most lawsuits anyway. My Doctor also stressed to me that I should NEVER take any sulfa drugs ever again, including Septra, or any drugs that mimic Sulfa drugs....therefore get well informed about the drugs you are on by your pharmacist!!! I just took my first prednisone, and am off to take a nap....thanking God for this to be over soon!! Same to you all!!