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Reducing the dose of prednisone....

Posted at 1:58 PM on Nov 02, 2009 by rubooku10, #11201
Hi i am 17 years old and i was put on 40mg of prednisone for possible crohns disease about 3 weeks ago and after 2 weeks i reduced the dose to 35mg then a week after that which is now and im on 30mgs, my last dose is 25mg then i stop. But what i want to know is is it possible for some of the side effects i was having before i was put on it: Pelvic cramps Loose bowels (im not sure if its related to a period in anyway as im on the pill back to back but if i wasn't i would be due for mine now) can they come back while you are reducing the dose and if they do what should i do. I have an appt with the gastro doctor on the 16th Nov should i just wait until i see him and let him know?? Dont know if this will help but im also on: Calcuim Carbonate(while im on Prednisone) 2500mg a day Omeprozole(protect my stomach from the prednisone) 20mg a day Levlen Ed Just made me abit worried as when i was on the 40mg and 35mg it was like i was back to normal except for the side effects like increased appetite and weight gain. Any advice will be great.
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Reply on 3:41 PM on Nov 02, 2009 by 777, #4593
There are many natural products/alternatives for health issues. Unfortunately, most drs. continue to push drugs, since that's all they know.. . .why give your $$ to the drug co's ??
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