February 10th
2005
3:01 PM
I took 40 mg lisinopril for about 3 weeks. After the first week I had chest pain and left arm pain. This resulted in a trip to the hosp. Nothing was found after three days of tests and monitoring. They discharged me and I still had constant back pain. Finally I stopped taking the lisinopril and went back to Diovan. Back pain cleared up after a day or two. I still get pain above my shoulder blades if I walk more than a few hundred yards. I also get the same pain when I work out with weights. I am 64 and could bench 135lbs 10 to 12 times. I've been eating mostly vegatarian and been exercising for 1 3/4 yrs. I sure hope the back pain goes away
It's really cramping my style.
November 12th
2008
9:36 AM
I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2003, have been treated with Asacol ever since, and was in remission for nearly 5 years. I flared in December of 2007, and had my first experience with prednisone; I was on 40 mg/day for nearly 6 months. I gained 35 pounds, got the moon face, double-chin, tummy fat, muscle aches, extreme mood swings, excruciating headaches, night sweats, and UNCONTROLLABLE hunger. I, too, noticed the sensitive teeth, and now I feel like my enamel is really thin...almost see-through. Anyway, I've been off prednisone for about 5 months. The moon face went away for the most part, but my cheeks still seem a little chubbier than before, and my double-chin is a lot smaller, but still there. I've lost about half the weight, but only after joining weight watchers and working out 6 days a week. I feel like I can't lose any more weight to save my life. Does anyone have any suggestions? I never struggled with weight prior to taking this stupid drug. I'd appreciate any input.
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