Hey all. I am sorry for those of you who have to take this all th...

Hey all. I am sorry for those of you who have to take this all the time, I hope you all are doing well. Here is my experience: I like prednisone! I have taken it three different times, to reduce allergy symptoms. I had hives SOOOO bad and my face was swollen A LOT, so I got an 80mg shot and then went on a 6 day medrol dose pack. I wasnt on it very long but I did notice that I have an increased heart rate. Its normally about 62 (due to working out and being fit) but I am currently hovering around 85 most of the time, and its been 4 days since I stopped the medrol. That means no working out for me b/c my chest starts hurting. I will wait about another week to see if it lessens up. To harvesterbornagain: I would say give it a week or so. If you have to go on this again DEFINETELY ask for a tapered pack. When I was on it I took 4 mg pills the whole time like this: 7 on day one, 6 on day two, 5 on day three... I tapered off so my body had time to adjust. I think that may be your problem. Dont take no for an answer next time! Demand a tapered dose!