OT: Anyone here ever used Prednisone?

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OT: Anyone here ever used Prednisone?
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Fri, 07-16-2004 - 6:47pm
The doctor prescribed a 10 day course of Prednisone to try and get a severe (read: twelve month) flare-up with eczema under my eyes under control. I've never used it before, and there's one side effect that has me a little concerned. I guess this medicine makes you hungry all the time. Did any of you have that problem, and if, so how severe was it?

(Frankly, it will be worth it if it gets rid of the eczema!)

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Fri, 07-16-2004 - 8:44pm
well like any steriod it has its side effects.... Nathan takes it

 

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Fri, 07-16-2004 - 9:29pm
Jess - be prepared to turn into Stay-Puff Marshmallow Woman, have increased appetite, and pee alot. But, ten days shouldn't be TOO bad. Try to have well rounded meals, drink enough fluid, and distract yourself from eating if you can.

Get the excema under control first, then worry if you gained a couple water pounds!

Feel better soon,

Amy

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Sat, 07-17-2004 - 12:40pm
I got poison oak last year and the doctor prescribed it, with the same warning about weight gain. That just put me on the alert to eat more consciously, to write meals into my food journal, and after the 10 days on the drug...well, I actually lost weight.

Just be aware that it could happen, and it probably WON'T! Take care of yourself!!

forte