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Posts: 371
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Hi Shari, I would wait and see what the specialist says. If you can avoid going on prednisone that would be great. Although Prednisone can work wonders, it is Not with out dangers of it's own.
The down side to it is, once on, it's very difficult to get off. After being on prednisone for about 7 days, the body "has" to have it, as the adrenal glands shut down, and have to be slowly wake up again. And sometimes, after a long time on it, the adrednals don't want to wake up.
I've had prednisone be blamed for Pulmonary Hypertension, and of course diabetes, high blood pressure, weight gain, and although so far I'm good, it can cause bone loss.
These are just a few things, please read as much info as you can before making a decision.
On the positive side, Prednisone has given me a little of my life back. I'm not as weak, I don't collapse with fatique. I'm able to get the laundry done, and some work around the house, and most importantly, double vision doesn't happen as much, and breathing is much better on prednisone.
So, I guess what I'm saying is for me, Prednisone has put me in the preverbial 'between a rock and a hard place' . I've been on prednisone for well over five years now.
Some people don't have hardly any problems with it, others have a mountain load of issues while taking it, and many are inbetween . Unfortunately, I'm one who has had many other medical issues because of it, but I need it.
Educate yourself as much as you can.
Best of wishes to you, and please give an update on what you choose, and what the specialist says.
Love Lizzie
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