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I was on prednisone while getting over pneumonia to help with my ...

Posted at 10:56 AM on Dec 04, 2008 by breannatala, #37071
I was on prednisone while getting over pneumonia to help with my breathing. I was only on it for 7 days and the doctor didn't have me go off of it gradually. I missed the last dose on the 7th day and by bedtime, my muscles were sore enough it almost hurt to lay down. I took the last pill that night before I went to bed and had no muscle soreness in the morning. After that, the muscle soreness came back, along with dizziness. My pulse was also higher than normal. Two days later at night, I was still having muscle soreness and dizziness, although not nearly as but, but I was having a lot of trouble breathing and my pulse would refuse to go below 100 no matter what I did and the problems continued thought the night. The next morning I went to the clinic that prescribed me the predisone because the information they gave me said to see a doctor if these problems persisted. I told them I thought I might be having a predisone withdrawal because my mother, a nurse, said it was the most likely problem from experience. They completely ignored that saying it had been several days since I've stopped the steroid and kept asking me about my asthma (inhalers weren't working and it was definitely not an asthma attack -- I've had plenty of those, to all different degrees) and ended up giving me medicine for anxiety, which helped the closing of my throat, but none of my other symptoms. Three days later, my resting pulse is down to 80, but my breathing is so much worse than it would be with just my normal asthma and taking my inhalers as much as is allowed. I had no noticeable symptoms when I was on the prednisone except being less able to sleep. If it keeps up, I intend to go to a different doctor to see what is really happening, but I don't think it's 'normal' to have the withdrawal symptoms for this long after only having it for 7 days. I know I took it when I was younger (I'm 22), but I don't remember ever having issues going off of it before.
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Reply 11 months ago on Dec 04, 2008 by angelasocean, #15008

I had muscle soreness and I hurt all over to touch after taking 40 mg of prednisone for 7 days. I know you are supposed to gradually come off of prednisone and I did cut my dossage down the last couple of days, but maybe that wasn't good enough. I wonder what the long term side effects of this drug are. My doctor said I needed it to help with inflamation from a really bad case of bronchitis. But how much longer are my muscles going to be sore. It has been almost 2 weeks since I stopped taking the prednisone.
Angela

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Reply 11 months ago on Dec 04, 2008 by dima82, #15018

Hi,
You didn't take much of this stuff, and therefore, your symptoms should disappear within a few weeks. It takes anywhere from a few days to up to two years in severe cases with prolonged use and high doses for adrenal glands (and the whole body) to return to normal. Taking a high-quality (not "one-a-day, a-to-z" formulations) is very helpful as corticosteroids deplete lots of vitamins & minerals fr. the body. Probiotics, and liquid Cod Liver Oil are helpful as well. Good luck, and if at all possible, stay away fr. corticosteroids as their side effects are many and far-reaching.

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Reply 11 months ago on Dec 04, 2008 by dima82, #15019

Multi-vitamin complex I meant.

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Reply 11 months ago on Dec 08, 2008 by bahaikat, #15127

You were probably sensetized by earlier use. And, need to see a physician who is knowlegable about steroids. I get severe symptoms when I have to take short term prednisone - blood glucose 300+, swollen hands, I look like I'm 8 months pregnant, plus fatigue, etc. BUT, it's the only med for exacerbations of bronchitis, asthma and copd - damn it. You have to decide if it's worth it for you. I've just had to take it for 2 months and it will take 3 months for my system to settle down. Nasty, but I do like to breath.

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