Prednisone Questions (Page 14)

Is cramping a side effect of prednisone?

I've been on various dosages of prednisone for 2.5 weeks now. This last run has been 40mg for 10 days and I'm tapering Thursday, Friday, today and tomorrow with 20mg. Thursday night my quads suddenly starting feeling very sore. Almost like cramping, but like I worked out too hard the day... read more

Prednisone - How fast does prednisone work on gout?

Methylprednisolone - I forgot to start prednisone pack (6 tabs on second day post op) Can I take all

... 6 at once on the initial day? The packet says you can in small print but I am concerned.

Prednisone - Would this help an adult ear infection?

I'm having constant pressure and pain also swelling, pain feels sharp at times others dull, and also achey.

I was prescribed 50mg of prednisone for a cough. Do I have asthma??

So yes I was prescribed for these pill because of my dry cough he said I have bronchitis, a day later I walk down to my friends for swimming and I show her mum Caroline the pills she immediately says there for asthma she said she takes them when her inhaler does not work does anyone thing I have... read more

How long will a prednisone injection stay in your system?

Just had a prednisone shot/injection yesterdat around 3:30pm. Just wondering how long it will stay in my system? I'm having the tell age symptoms of the muscle aches, insomnia, and ear congestion. How long will the symptoms last and will I get moon face with just one shot?

Prednisone for eczema doses?

I'm 38yrs old and suffered full body eczema for most my life however for the last 5 yrs I have been totally clear of it . UNTIL now :-( Eczema has taken over my face all but my forehead ! even my eyelids are affected .. I'm desperate as I leave in 2 weeks on holiday this is the WORST... read more

Prednisone to alleviate shoulder pain?

I went to the emergency room with severe pain in my left arm. Turns out the dr thinks I may have a torn rotator cuff and prescribed a five day supply of prednisone until I see my orthopedist. Pain in my shoulder is practically gone now. Is that because the prednisone is masking the symptoms or... read more

Prednisone and Surgery: I have Polymyalgia Rheumatica and need hip replacement surgery?

In the process of preparing for a hip replacement surgery, they found that I have Polymyalgia Rheumatica 3 weeks ago. I was in such debilitating pain, so the Prednisone really has helped the PMR. Unfortunately, the orthopedic surgeon will not do the hip replacement surgery until I get my Prednisone... read more

Prednisone - How long do side effects last?

Took two short courses of Pred 50 mg for two days and then 6 days later 6 days at 25 mg. By end of second course was suffering extreme night sweats Hypomania panic attacks anxiety that needed up 4 days later in a emergency room visit and ct scan. Mental health nurse and er doctor never made the... read more

I was prescribed 20mg a day for 5 days of prednisone. What happens if I take one dose only?

Unsure of daily dose of prednisone.

Restarting prednisone a second time after tapering?

I recently took prednisone in a burst pack for painful chronic sinusitis and had to continue a dose of about 5 mg a day for 3 weeks, for a total of 30 days on prednisone. Due to withdrawal symptoms I then had to taper for another week, working down to 1 mg a day and then done. So 5 weeks total on... read more

Prednisone 5 mg verses prednisone 10 mg?

I have been prescribed both prednisone 5mg and 10mg tablets. They look identical. Is this correct that they should look identical?

Is it safe to use ivermectin if I'm taking prednisone for asthma?

I'm in an asthma flare up (lots of coughing) so I started taking prednisone. Can I still take ivermectin with prednisone in case this is really Covid 19?

Prednisone - I took my first dose of 4mg methylprednisolone 6:30pm 9-27-2031

Can I take my second dose at 8:00 am on 9-28-2021 so I can get on a morning schedule? Thank you