Prednisone has any one taken it?

[Grace]

I was on a steroid taper for about a week after my craniotomy.

Steroids can raise your blood sugar, but that's only a problem if you're Diabetic (I am), or if you are on large doses, for a long time.

I had a couple of steroid injections into my right ankle 15 years ago - and it gave me immediate relief of the pain, and the pain didn't come back for about a month. In that case it was used as a diagnostic tool. The fact that I had relief proved his diagnosis. Then I had surgery to fix the problem.

I think you'll be fine for the time frame your doctor is prescribing.

[Pinot's Mom]

I've had prednisone prescribed several times over the years for a few things; respiratory issues, sinus infections, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, general inflammation. My husband just got off a short term dose they thought might calm the spasms in his back (didn't help).

I've never had a problem, nor has my husband, but my sister can't take it. Just be aware of any significant changes in your behavior or agitation levels and report them to your doctor. You should be fine on a low dose for that period of time. Good luck!

[Karen]

I have had to take it several different times for short periods of time - the main side effect was it made me ravenously hungry. At least it made me *think* I was! But each time I was on a big dose then an immediate draw down, so 2 weeks total each time. No damage and it helped me breathe again - each time it was because my asthma had gotten so bad I wasn't getting enough oxygen.

[Craftlady]

When my nephew was on it at first for his Chrons. It does make you eat and gain weight. After all these years I believe he is on something different for management.

[lizbud]

I have had to take it several different times for short periods of time - the main side effect was it made me ravenously hungry. At least it made me *think* I was!

I have taken it many times over the years and it always helped me. I had
no side effects except for the hunger thing that Karen mentioned. It doesn't
give off any "buzz" type feeling, but it will help with inflamation in your hands
or fingers. It helps relieve the pain, so you should feel better with it.