I was in the hospital for a week recently for an inflammation of the intestine. I was put on continuous intravenous prednisone and an antibiotic (flagyl). It improved my health, though I didn't feel much change to the pd. However when I left the hospital and wasn't tapered off the steroids, I had one of the most unpleasant weeks ever -- it felt like the pd had advanced another 5 years within a couple of days. I talked to my PCP and she said, "oh just go to bed and sleep it off. you'll feel better in a few days." It took more like 10 days, but fortunately I now feel back to where I was a month ago, with perhaps slightly improved balance and symptoms in general.

Jon

This past June I had a case of Bell's Palsy. This condition is treated with Prednisone. I was started off on 60 mg dose and titrated down to a 20 mg dose over a 4 week period. I felt wonderful; I walked better, had tons of energy, and an ambitious outlook on life, to use Ann's words. This continued until the third week as the steroid was decreased. Then all the old aches, pains, and PD symptoms started returning to "normal".

GregD

Hi, my first post, bumping this old thread. I am on Prednisone right now , tapering down I have asthma and my GP lets me self medicate. I have definitely noticed and increase in my energy and endurance. From the other posts it sems as it may not last, but to paraphrase the Irish. I'm enjoying being in heaven while the Devil is yet to notice.

Gareth