i havent heard from many of you about the use of prednisone,,,,Have you all tryed it , didnt like it ,,or shouldnt use it,,,my neuro has me on it ,supposed to shock the system and help deal with the discoloration of my legs,,,would appreciate some feedback from you all, i didnt see it in anyones regimine...
thanks ,,,bobber

Hi Bobber,
I've had RSD for 13 years and have never been on it. Iknow RA and Lupus are some autoimmune disorders the Drs. put this drug on their schedule. It's a steroid I believe, having some side effects. Maybe some others have some information. Hope the best for you. loretta

Hi. I know you have been asking me about PN and RSD and also a trapped nerve. Now for me I have PN and RSD and some of the treatments are the same and some are not. Now I have a friend who has auto immune and PN and she is on prednisone and has found it very helpful. Don't quote me but I think it helps with her inflammation. If you are dealing with a few dx then you may have to do different types of treatment then if you were to be just dealing with rsd if that makes sense. I am not sure how extensive your diagnostic testing has been but I think it is really key if possible and for me a lot is unknown but to know what is actually going on in your body. I know the first year of this I was more a guess to them and if I would of done procedure or treatment based on that I think I would be in a worse point. Meds are different I think but I mean invasive wise.

Bobber,
Remember,
We're still "Test Dumbies", lots of these docs want to see what might work.
Who better to study on?

S/He's doing nothing illegal, or immoral.
They're Trying.....
So, if it works, good, but if it doesn't, SPEAK UP!

yer friend,
Pete
Asb

I was on prednisone for a reaction to a medication that caused tinnitus, not for my RSD.

My doctor prescribed it with much caution because of my history of RSD. RSD causes de-mineralization of the bones and I now have osteoporosis in my left foot. Prednisone is known to cause osteoporosis with long term use so it was not seen as an appropriate drug option for me.

Check out wikipedia for more information on this drug http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prednisone

I would proceed with caution with this one if I were you.

MsL

Just dont stay on it long; it can thin the bone density. It can cause adrenal gland to go to sleep and if youre on it long enough the adrenal gland in some cases doesnt awaken.

I am on Prednisone for Rheumatoid Arthritis. I helped the swelling in my RA-affected fingers, but I did not see any improvement in any of my RSD-affected areas. It is kind of hard to separate the symptoms and treatments, though.

Many people describe a huge appetite and bloating with prednisone, but I never got that.

Mike