Prednisone Back Pain

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I have read alot of reviews here and on other web sites, but all I can say about this drug is...Where have you been...I am taking 5m tabs 12 a day for 5 days and it decreases to 10 for 4 days and 8 for 3 until you're down to one tab. I am taking it for a lower back pain caused by 2 degenterive discs and bone chips. It help straighten me up and eliminated 90% of the pain. My concern is what happens when I have to stop....I love this medication, and it has also cleared my vision where I no longer need cheaters...It works for me ## I have been off and on drugs for Chronic Neuropathy for 13 years.Nothing helps the pain.Now they want to put me on Prednisone and I am afraid of it.Does anyone have any horror stories on Predisone?I need to know before I commit myself to this...Please!! Arle...

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I have been on 40 milligrams of Prednisone for about 5 weeks now because of autoimmune pancreatitis. In the past weeks I have gained 35 pounds in water retention whatever you wanna call it. I'm so depressed and feel like crap all the time but when I don't take the medicine for about a day I start getting really bad pains in my knees or the back of my leg. The doctor is giving me another prescription to slowly wean 5 milligrams off a week but it doesn't seem to be making anything better. I'm at 25 milligrams now still no difference in the side effects or the appearance and my face. I have always been about a hundred and ten pounds and right now I'm at 147. So the weight gain is very noticeable. If anybody has any advice on quitting this medication in a quick manner or...

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Hi i today is my girdt day i habe ro take this medication , i have to take 1tab oral, two times a day . Yesturday i was given a steroid shot however today when i woke up my upper stomach hurts i feel very uncomtable it still hurts !!! Is this normal?, and am i going to keep having stomach pain when i take the medication ! Can i take tumms to take pain away , Also will i gain weight?? Please write back i need to know !

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i have had crohn,s disease since 1976. my weight was 90lbs. have taken this drug since 1982. never once in 27 years has any doctor said this is a good drug. i am now 53 and have had no serious side effects. my crohn,s does not allow me to hold a job. i need to be near a washroom. i smoke like a fiend and am in excelllent condition. if i do not take this drug for three days, i can not get out of bed. i am sick and tired of all the lies about this drug. it has allowed me to live a normal life and i did work as a taxi driver for twenty five years, i knew every washroom within the whole town. i am on disability know, i have no pain if i do not drive, i can do any job as long as i am near a washroom. my neck is bad from driving so many years. i have no mental problems, but am very blunt, can...

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I asked the question I am allergic to morphine I want to know if there is any morphine in pregnisone ## Hello, Maggie! How are you? No, Prednisone is the active ingredient, it is a type of steroid that's often used to treat allergic reactions, swelling and immune disorders. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, acne and nervousness. Is there anything else I can help with? ## just an FYI, prednisone can also be used for certain types of anemia. when i was 2 years old, i was hospitalized with coombs positive hemolytic anemia. i was literally bleeding to death. the thing that saved my life was prednisone. this would have been around 1971, and steroids werent really being used for anemia yet. my pediatrician and a specialist ...

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I took 40mg of prednisone for 5days without tampering after being on ER due to a feeling of pass out I had. Its been my third month now since stopping I'm still feeling dizzy, shortness of breath, chest pains, sweating at night, fatigued etc. How long will it last. ## Hello, Cat! How are you? Usually, tapering is only required if high doses are taken for over 21 days, even when taken longer, the withdrawal symptoms are only known to last about 3 to 4 weeks, according to the NIH. They are listed by the FDA as possibly including body aches, anxiety, loss of appetite, diarrhea, depression and dizziness. Thus, since it's been a few months, your symptoms may not be due to stopping this medication. Have you consulted your doctor? You may be dealing with some other health issue that re...

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If I took a 20 mg of prednisone this morning for my bad knee, can I take a 5 mg of oxycodone later in the evening if I can't take the pain? ## Hello, Lisa! How are you? That should be fine, as long as they've both been prescribed by your doctor. I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between the two, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. However, these medications are often prescribed together. Prednisone is classified by the FDA as a steroid that is used to treat swelling, inflammation, allergic reactions and immune disorders. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, fluid retention, acne and insomnia. Oxycodone is classified as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and ...

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My prescription states: "Take 1 tablet by mouth once daily in the morning as needed." Does this mean that I take it (I have 30 tablets) until the pain/stiffness subsides and then quit? ## Hello, LeTigre! How are you? Yes, that is what that directive would mean. It is sometimes prescribed that way, for instance my mother-in-law takes it in a similar way for her allergies/asthma, after years of dealing with it, she knows that it usually only takes 5 days of taking it to knock her symptoms out. However, if you're unsure, consult your prescriber or pharmacist. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness, insomnia and acne. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you, Verwon. I anticipated that reply, so it gives ...

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My grandma has been taking prednisone 10mg a day for almost a month. She just all of a sudden stopped taking them because she felt better. Now she's having pain in her leg. Is it from stooping the prednisone ## Hello, Lisa! How is your grandmother doing? If she was taking it for 21 days, or more, there could be some problems caused by stopping it suddenly, rather than tapering it. However, only her doctor can check this out and give you a definitive answer. Typical side effects while taking a steroid, such as this, may include nausea, dizziness, headache, weight gain, acne and fluid retention, as listed by the FDA. Is she on any other medications?

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I'm 35yrs old... for the past 4 yrs now I've been taking 1 25mg arthrexin together with 2 green panados 500mg.. but I have been getting these attacks where I become bed ridden n my hubby has 2 carry me 2 the bathroom as my feet and hands swell up n the pain is unbearable... then I took 2 prednisone with 2 arthrexin n well im not walking normally but I am managing to limp along... Can I take arthrexin n prednisone together?? If yes, what dosages?? And can i be on this intake for long term treatment? ## Shoneez, have you consulted your doctor? Arthrexin contains the active ingredient Indomethacin, which is a very potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, and it has been known to cause fluid retention that can result in the swelling you've described, as a side effect, it can also ...

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I was diagnosed with steroid withdrawal after receiving 3 steroid shots. and given a 12 day taper. When I got down to last pill the pain in my 2 shoulders and hip came racing back. I'm taking 20mg twice a day starting today. . I started with just 20 but about midnight all the pain came back. I'm trying to get into a endocrinologist but it takes time I would like to know how to taper down without all the pain. How long to take 20x2 before I start to taper ## Hello, Marie! How are you? It is normal to have some withdrawal effects when you stop such a medication, even with a taper. As reported by the FDA, it may include rebound pain, insomnia, diarrhea and weight changes. You shouldn't continue taking it for a longer taper, unless your doctor instructs you to do so. What steroi...

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I am a 24 year old guy and I had lower abdominal pain on the right hand side which made my right hand not function well. The Dr gave me prednisone and told me to take 7 tablets on the first day and 6 tablets the following day (7654321). Is this safe and is this gonna help me? ## That is the way it is commonly dosed to treat some conditions. What did he say was causing the problem? The typical side effects of this medication may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, nervousness and acne.

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Have gout....Doctor wants me to take Colchicine 0.6 mg 2 times a day plus finish out a pack of Prednisone 10 mg with 6 pills left ## Hello, Joanne! How are you? The Prednisone may slightly reduce the efficacy of the Colchicine. But that's the only interaction I've found listed. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Colchicine as possibly including diarrhea, nausea, cramping and abdominal pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What is this prescribed for ?I injured my knee in a fall on wet floor and want to know how this medication is going to help me and what are the side effects if any. ## All medications carry the risk of causing side effects. The FDA lists the typical ones for Prednisone as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, nervousness, and acne. It is a steroid class medication and, in cases such as yours, it is used to help reduce inflammation due to the injury. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Roxane prednisone is ment for bringing inflammation or swelling down, some people have side affects ,of there face swelling and some people have no side affects, whatever it works a 100% even if you have side affects thy will go away in a weary short time.along with your pain and...

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I've just been diagnosed with Sciatica and they gave me Prednisone (1 a day for 5 days) and Paragon 500mg (1 by mouth 4 times a day). I'm still in very bad pain. Which one of these medications is better for me? ## Hello, Cathy! How are you doing? Has there been any change? Paragon is the name of a pharmaceutical company, not a medication. Can you please check the label and post back with more details, or possibly the markings on the pills? The FDA classifies Prednisone as a steroid, in cases such as yours, it is usually used to treat inflammation. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne, fluid retention, and weight gain.

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Hi, I am 25 and I have been on prednisone since I was 15 for an adrenal deficiency I have. I was taking a 5mg dose daily for 10 years and typically I should be on them for life but I have recently decided that the side effects outweigh the benefits and have come off them about 9 weeks ago. The first week I did experience a horrible fever for a couple of days and could barely move. Now my symptoms (which I believe are due to the Prednisone withdrawals) consist of itchy rashes on my hands and feet, and also aches a pains everywhere! I wake up and everything seems to hurt from my feet to my neck. Are these symptoms due to coming off of the Prednisone and if so how long will the side effects take to subside? Thanks :) ## Hello, Monica! How are you? Did you come off of it abruptly, without a...

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I was precribe by my Dr.Prednisone 20mg and baclofen10mg, for all my physical pain,and I need to know for how long I can be taking,and any kind of side effects. ## Hello, Siria! How are you? I'm sorry that you've been in pain! And yes, all medications carry the risk of causing side effects. Baclofen is a muscle relaxant and it's side effects may include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache and dry mouth. Learn more Baclofen details here. And Prednisone is a steroid class medication and its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and fluid retention. Learn more Prednisone details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Will prednisone help with swelling & pain due to a toothache? ## Hello, Brenda! How are you? I'm sorry that you're suffering from a toothache. No, Prednisone is a steroid and it will not help with such an issue. If you have a toothache, you most likely have an infection, which will require an antibiotic and proper dental treatment. Is there anything else I can help with? ## prednisone absolutely eliminated my tooth ache not once, but several times, two 10 mg for two days and both tooth ache and gout symtons are gone for up to three weeks

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I take 60mg of norco daily, 20 mg every 5-6 hours, for severe rheumatoid arthritis pain. Can I also take 10 mg prednisone Once a day with the norco just for 3-5 days to reduce very bad swelling in wrists hands ganglia? ## Hello, Chris! How are you? Yes, as long as your doctor approves. These medications are often prescribed together to treat pain and swelling. The FDA warns that Norco is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I Have a liver complaint which is under control at the moment with the help of Prednisone. I have very bad joint pains can I use Arthrexin with these steroids. ## You should not take them together, unless your doctor approves. While they are in different medication classes, they do some of the same things, such as relieving pain, and swelling. The NIH also warns that they may cause an increased risk of bleeding, stomach pain, headache, acne, and fluid retention. What is your liver issue? Arthrexin is not a steroid, it contains Indomethacin, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory.

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