Thread: does anyone take prednisone to reduce swelling?
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Old 10-14-2010, 04:59 PM
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Hi Dawn

Im sorry you are going through all of this! I take 30mgr and im trying to wean myself off to see if the swelling wont increase. im scared because once the swelling goes up it never comes off of me. Prednisone for long term use wrecks your body. Make sure you are taking strong vitamins...i take mega packs with lots of calcium to ward off bone problems and more.

Hugs to you!! gentle ones
Lori

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Originally Posted by Reddawn600 View Post
Hi Lori,

I take 20mg per day of Prednisone and have for the last 5 or 6 months. However, it was initially prescribed to me for discoid lupus but with my RSD flaring up so badly lately, I've been told to take that and another 10mg at night if it's bad.

I also take Aleve supplemented with Robitussin which I have hear is supposed to increase it's effectiveness somehow . I'm also on Toradol, Ativan, Durogesic and a ton of other meds.

Dawn
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