Prednisone Questions (Page 21)

Can Prednisone treat splenomegaly?

As background, 2006 my 16 yrs old daughter that time diagnosed for Hyperthyroidism and underwent Radio Active Iodine twice in consecutive months till later on till now she is Hypotyhroidism taking Euthyrox. Last November 2013, after falling Red blood Cells, a Bone Marrow aspiration and Biopsy done... read more

Can I take prednisone 5mg once a week on long term basis? If yes will I still put on weight? What?

... can be the common side effects?

I have terrible shaking of hands after 3 weeks of taking prednisone. how long will this last?

Can prednisone burst affect your c reactive protein level as well as sed rate?

I take prednisone 10 MG daily but an occasional prednisone burst for 10 days then had lab work done wondering if it could have affected c reactive protein level and sed rate I have been septic twice past two years so I get worried if these two labs are elevated also have ra

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Relapse and getting worse?

My husband, 56 years old, was diagnosed with PMR in May, 2015. His condition is being "managed" by both his Rheumatologist and GP. He had the most relief when he was taking 30-40mg of prednisone daily. He has been placed on methyltrexate 8mg, weekly, apx 12 weeks ago and has been tapered... read more

Prednisone and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream for Rash?

Hello all, Last Saturday I woke up with an allergic reaction to something that has caused a rash along my arms, torso, neck, and legs. My assumption is a shower gel body wash I used Friday night caused the flare up. I've used this wash before without issue, but I've been told that really... read more

Can prednisone be used to treat the tendonitis caused by Levofloxacin?

I have a lot of pain in shoulders, knees, legs and arms. I'm wondering if prednisone would help?

Should I switch from prednisone to methotrexate because of the moon face & other cosmetic reasons?

I'm currently on 10 mg of prednisone and 200mg of hydroxychloroquine to control my RA. Its been working well to keep the RA in check but I'm beginning to look weird ... Moon face, fat ring around my neck, skin bruises easily or turns purple, n a bunch of other stuff which I still feel is... read more

Does prednisone bloating come back?

I was on 60 mg of prednisone for 2 days gradually lowering for 2 weeks. I didn't necessarily gain a bunch of weight maybe 5 lbs at the most..but I was so bloated I looked 50 lbs heavier. I looked pregnant even after just waking up. Now I've been off it for almost 3 months the bloating... read more

Benadryl good for asthma?

I have very bad asthma I take asmanex 220 mcg 4 times a day. Serevent disk 2 times a day. Prednisone 30mg <hate it> and singulair 10mg so with that being said I still have trouble with my asthma but the funny thing is when I take the singulair at night it helps a little and I can only take it... read more

Methylprednisolone - Medrol prednisone 6 day pak?

I finished a Medrol prednisone pack for arthritis a week ago. My arthritis is back and worse than ever. Can I start another 6 day dose to try and get some relief? I am having a hard time getting up and down and laying down to sleep.

What is the maximum daily dose of azathioprine?

I am taking 10 mg of prednisone & 100 mg of azathioprine daily & my numbers are still high.

Take 3 tablets by mouth for five days?

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Can you take guanfacine and prednisone together?

Has prednisone or steroids ever been linked to adrenal gland tumors? Or having serious problems with

... cortisol and or adrenaline being released uncontrollably around the clock?