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I have been off and on prednisone my entire life as well for asth...

Posted at 9:34 AM on Apr 12, 2007 by teacmu, #20960
I have been off and on prednisone my entire life as well for asthma and poison ivy. About 5 years ago I was put on it for 3 months due to finding out i had chron's disease. It is the worst drug ever!!! I gained 30 lbs in two weeks, I had severe night sweats and nightmares. My knees hurt constantly and still do to this day. Right now I am sick again with asthma and they want me to take prednisone and I am refusing. I want an alternative. Help me find one please someone!!
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Reply over 2 years ago on Sep 17, 2007 by gcpatrick10, #1849

Hello, I also have severe asthma and have been on and off of prednisone my entire life. I had the same aweful side effects plus some other long term effects that are horrible. But, I have been on a new medecine called xolair. It is an injection that is given every two weeks to a month depending on the persons need for it. Mabey it can help you too. Please let me know if it helps you as much as it helps me!

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Reply over 2 years ago on Sep 26, 2007 by andynmaas, #2055

I don't know resolution but don't take prednison because it will never cured astma and you will get side effect. Many years ago I got back pain it so hurt I almost every morning when I wake up. Then after my back pain cured in two years I got tendonitis could not raise my hand above my shoulder for three months.

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