Prednisone dosage arthritis

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Avatar f tn Often I can keep my patients comfortable on prednisone if I start to reduce the dosage to find the minimum effective level. Prednisone is not like antibiotics in such that they do not need to be given at a minimum dosage...resistance is not a concern. Atopic dermatitis can be proven by a veterinary dermatologist though usually a regular vet can "tentatively" diagnose it. Shampooing once a week with a medicated shampoo helps remove allergens from the skin.
Avatar f tn Can you send me the dosage of both meds thanks and any other thing you think can help my wife has lupus and arthritis and the doctor dose not talk about new meds for both .
507935 tn?1217359454 he informed me all was well, to not worry because the imuran is what to be taking for arthritis. I was on 5mg of prednisone up to May of this past yr in addition to the 50 mg of imuran. After I was dropped down on the prednisone is when the pain started returning which hadn't been there since the first year of this. It makes me feel somewhat better to know that someone else is experiencing this issue with the joint pain because to be honest, I was starting to doubt my doctor.
Avatar n tn My Dad was diagnosed with IPF , he was given Prednisone . He insists that after taking Prednisone, he coughs more and it is usually accompanied by thick mucus. The exertion in the coughing action causes his SpO2 level to drop drastically(below 70%) and heart beat rate also increases. No one believes him as the literature shows that prednisone is supposed to help with IPF. His doctor said that he can not stop the steroid abruptly so he needs to continue the dosage 10mg per day.
Avatar f tn Fortunately, I was eventually able to get off the prednisone, but still need to go on it periodically for asthma, lupus and arthritis. I do notice a change in my memory status whenever I am on it, although definitely not as bad as when I was on the high doses for so long.
Avatar m tn My dog jumped up on the counter and got my other dogs Med bottle and ate all the pills and chewed the bottle before I saw you. Will this hurt her?mit was a very low dosage of prednisone about 7 days worth.
Avatar f tn hi just a question about steroid use. I dont have MS but was recently diagnosed with Autoimmune Encephalitis after having a brain biopsy 3 weeks ago. Several months ago I was on IVIG which really didn't help my symptoms, so now I'm going to try a trial of prednisone. My neurologist wants to start me on 60mg then slowly taper my dosage. I'm so nervous because I've been reading all the side effects to this large of a dose.
Avatar f tn I was hospitalized on April 21st due to a UC flareup - found out that my potassium was dangerously low - had no clue - was also put on prednisone IV 80 mg - then down to 60 - came home April 27th and was on 60 for another week - then down to 40mg - also receiving Remicaide - on June 5th I was told that I could start to wean myself off the prednisone - presently at 20 - tomorrow - 15 - WHEN will I see some change in my face - this is worse than it has ever been - I am lucky though because my face
Avatar f tn Hi ! Been wanting to catch up with you. The first rheumy said I have RA and the new one I went to says I don't. My nuclear whole body scan shows most EVERY joint in my body to be degenerative. (does that mean erosion)? I do have that positive RA Factor and have pain. But now I don't know if I may have Lupus. My Lupus labs are negative including the DNA. Can they eventually become positive?
Avatar f tn I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH RHEUMOTOID ARTHRITIS, IS IT NORMAL FOR THE PARTS OF THE BODY TO SHOW BRUISING AFTER A JOINT FLARE UP
787406 tn?1339203183 It sounds like it. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints, as well as in other organs in the body. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that occur when the body's tissues are mistakenly attacked by their own immune system.
Avatar f tn Has anyone had to take prednisone during their pregnancy? If so did it harm your baby in anyway?
Avatar f tn How can prevent getting moon face from taking prednisone and weight gain. Even im not eating and exercising 2 hrs everyday, it seems like nothing is working for me. Pls help!!!
Avatar n tn How long after I start taking prednisone for a gout attack should i feel marked relief in pain?
Avatar f tn I have been to alot of doctors and all of them say I have Arthritis. My rheumotologist was really funny. His comments were, if you are in pain SIT and when you feel good WALK. Actually that is what I do. I go in the pool 3X a week and stay at home the rest of the time. I am 73 years old and have had both knee's replaced. One knee still gives me pain and the dr says it's probably nerve damage and nothing can be done.
Avatar f tn Are you under the care of a pulmonary specialist. Also other comorbid conditions can aggravate the asthma, such sinusitis, GERD and unknown allergies. You really should be tested for allergies, if you haven't already. GERD can be silent and produce a cough as it's only symptom. If another cause can't be found then an increase in inhalers is a good idea. How many puffs/day of your Symbicort do you use? You can use safely up to 8 puffs/day.
778803 tn?1244640352 So I just got dx with facet arthritis.. I am on Plaquenil and low dosage prednisone for Sjrogen/lupus. I am also currently starting a treatment of Vit D at 50,000 units per week... for deficiency... Could Facet arthritis all come from this autoimune problem... I do also have osteoarthritis on my knees and arthritis on my shoulder... Any advice out there is welcomed.
Avatar f tn I have some prednisone left over from a spider bite last week at the emergency room. I need to know if I can cut them up for 2 of my 9 cats that have visited my home and decided to stay. please do not say go to a vet since I am 69 and on Medicare and Medicaid. this is a town with no low cost clinics. I feel so bad for them . I cannot stand it. I have tried everything in my medicine cabinet including antifungal powder,spray and liquid. Also tried topical a .
Avatar f tn She also has a history of arthritis and spondilosis but has not needed meds for that as yet. The vet has advised against surgery given that she is almost 12 years old. He has prescribed her Prednisone which she has been taking for 4 days. It has not seemed to help, she appears to be in pain when she moves and is pretty much immobile as her back end appears to be weaker than last week. We had been on a short walk last Friday.
Avatar f tn I've taken Prednisone for 5 days for a sore throat. I finished yesterday, but would like to know is it safe to take my multivitamin pill and vitamin d pill now? I didn't take it along with the prednisone because I wasn't sure if it will interfere. But now that I finished the prednisone, is it safe to take it now?
Avatar f tn s considerably stronger than just Prednisone, even at the same dosage (as I learned a few weeks ago when we had quite a discussion here about this). So you've had much more of this than you'd thought. The side effects are pretty similar for both substances though, and Prenisone is a big component of IVSM. Did you have bad side effects with the IV? If so, you won't necessarily have them with the oral Pred, given the much lower dosage.
Avatar m tn My 70 lb 12 year old golden retriever has a skin condition and was on Prednisone last year for about three weeks. She broke out with the same rash a few days ago, and (stupidly) instead of taking her to the vet, I gave her the same dosage of medicine that we had left over from the last time. I gave her 20mg in the morning, 20 in the evening, and then realized that I didn't have enough to complete the course for three weeks.
Avatar m tn Do you have any other autoimmune conditions? The symptoms you mention are not listed among those for prednisone withdrawal but are concerning. I think you should contact your doctor and discuss this development.
Avatar n tn Soothed the pain at the higher doses then came back as I weened myself off the prednisone. (Also, I completely lost my appetite and lost 10 lbs.) I was put on another course of prednisone. Soothed the pain at the higher doses then came back as I weened myself off the prednisone. (This time I couldn't get enough food and gained back the weight.) Then I was referred to a physical therapist. They didn't know what to do for costochondritus.
507241 tn?1225491785 My hubby's aunt has this disorder and RA too. She's going to be 98 this year. There's some good websites with information. She takes methotrexate once a week and prednisone low dose. When it flares bad she takes more prednisone.
Avatar m tn From what you have described, the symptoms are most likely arthritic in nature and the migratory pattern of these arthritides is really a diagnostic challenge. This is commonly due to rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis due to infections, or connective tissue diseases. Infections that can induce these forms of arthritis would include rheumatic fever and an uncommon form of urinary tract infection.
Avatar f tn Some of the uses of prednisone include treating autoimmune disorders, skin diseases, disorders of the endocrine system, exacerbations of multiple sclerosis, respiratory diseases (such as acute asthma exacerbation) and rheumatoid arthritis. Prednisone has many different side effects associated with its use.
Avatar m tn Hi!I have a prednisone treatment since 4 months(100 mg a day to 0 mg a day) I'm actually taking 25 mg a day and noticed a moon face symptom since about a month . Is there anything i can do or take to counterbalance that situation?I should finish that prednisone treatment in 5 weeks....How long it takes to recover a normal face after that treatment????Thanks...
Avatar m tn I've been on hydromorphone 4mg BID for a couple years for DDD, hip, and arthritis type pain. Some days I may only take one 4mg tab - others I might take 3 tabs over the course of the day - it all depends on my pain level. The only side effect is some memory problems but that might be age related??? I also take 800 mg Advil BID and Prednisone PRN. My question is - if I stop taking the hydromorphone, will I suffer a withdrawal? As doses go, is 4mg a large dose?