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I started prednisone last week because of an allergic reaction I ...

Posted at 3:27 PM on May 08, 2008 by dharmagirl69, #30315
I started prednisone last week because of an allergic reaction I had to I dunno what (yet). I started with a solumedrol shot, followed 12 hrs later by a kenalog shot, followed 12 hrs after that by oral prednisone q 24 hrs. The 'fog' is fucking horrible; I can't think straight. I'm at the end of a medic class and have finals this weekend - and I'm scared that I'll be in the middle of a fog during the exams and will fail miserably. It's unlike anything else I've experienced. It's not a drunk or stoned feeling, it's literally like I've lost cognitive ability and cannot process information. For instance: I wanted to make some tea and forgot how to turn on the kettle. Does anyone else experience wild mood swings? I'm not normally a tearful person, but the past few days have seen me crying uncontrollably for no reason whatsoever - and this morning, I started laughing whilst I was crying and just couldn't stop. My family think I'm losing my mind, and were I not taking prednisone, monteluklast and fexofenadine I'd agree with them. As it is, I feel somewhat reassured that it's the medications that are causing these symptoms, but holy cats, is it ever weird to feel this way. I feel so bad for you folks who are faced with the prospect of long-term cortico-steroid therapy. If any of you would like to talk, please contact me at ****** . Good luck, y'all!
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Reply about 1 year ago on Jun 06, 2008 by groover1980, #8971

my husband is 33 and has been on and off prednisone nearly his whole life due to eczema and asthma. he is a slave to it, much like a junkie. I have seen the change in him when he doesnt have it.. his body goes into shock mode.. much like a heroin addict and he breaks out severly all over his body. He has been on it every day now for about 2 years taking a minimum of 25 mg. Lately the mood swings have started getting worse and a little aggressive

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