Prednisone has any one taken it?

[carole]

I just wanted to let you know we have had voltaren here for years, and i have used it many times, however i was told that it is just the same as taking a pill, as it goes on the skin, it still enters the blood stream just the same,however it was not a doctor who told me that, but a pharmacist, don't mean to put a downer on this, but just thought i should share this with you.

Voltaren is helpful though.

[wombat2u2004]

Before my wife went into hospital to have her parathyroid removed, she had lots of severe bone pain, depression and fatigue. Our specialist told us this was caused by excessive calcium in her bloodstream....the reason for that was because a growth on her parathyroid was messing up what a healthy parathyroid does, and that is to send the calcium into the bones and where it is needed. In my wifes case, the calcium wasn't being sent to where it was needed.......but instead was just going into her bloodstream. A blood test revealed straight away, very high calcium levels, and therefore a parathryroid malfunction.
Vitamin D also controls calcium levels, so it may be a very good idea as you have said before, to get your vitamin D levels normal.....before you go taking anti-inflammatory medicines.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Well, I survived my first dose of 50,000 units of D. I did have an extreme stomach ache about 3 hours after taking it and spent 20 minutes in the bathroom. I think that was because of the #5 blue dye they used in the pills. I've had problems with that in other meds I've taken. What makes them think I need pretty pills? I just want them to work with as little side effects as possible. Feeling fine today. Next one will be on Thursday so we will see.

Carole, I plan on talking voltaren over with my dr. I'm thinking maybe it can lower inflammation without it harming my kidneys like pills do. I'll have to see what he says. I will wait until the vitamin D thing is under control hopefully. I don't go back to see him until March unless something else comes up. Just in for more blood tests in 6 weeks for the vitamin d check up.

Wom, one funny thing, mr dr has checked my calcium levels lots of times and they have all been normal. Even did a bone scan a year or two ago. All was fine with that too. I'm certainly glad of that but was a bit surprised since I've been unable to take milk since I was 25. I do take a calcium tablet every day when I remember to.

Thanks again everyone.