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I'm 22 and have been on the twice a week (Sat and Sunday) Prednisone treatment for about two years now. I know I've had a lot of other doctors (not neurologists) worry about a treatment like this, especially with such a high dose (I'm on 150mg each day). Everything people know about this medication is wrong when done on a twice a week schedule. You still get some of the side effects, but they aren't as severe as taking the medication everyday. Some of the same side effects include:
Changed taste and feeling - A lot of foods (especially sugary ones) have a different taste. I'm my opinion it makes things taste bad. I've also felt more scratchy (No, not because of an overdose :D ) than normal on the medication.
Feel Hotter - I always feel hotter on this medication.
Being Wired - Yea, this medication makes you wired on the weekends. Trying to fall asleep is harder and your body doesn't get the same quality rest.
Dehydration - My body retains a lot of water when I'm on it. I try to drink more water than usual. I also feel more thirsty when on this medication.
Tiredness when coming off medication - I'm always very tired on Mondays and Tuesdays because the medication had me so wired. I tend to be real sleepy after work. A little nap usually takes care of this.
Little Depression (Not clinical, just the feeling) - When coming off this medication because it changes so many things in my body I usually feel a little depressed on these days. When I'm fully off this medication on Wendsday I feel much better.
Important: You do gain weight on this medication. Your neurologist should monitor your weight trend and try to balance the Prednisone so you are at a stable weight.
My neurologist has stated that the treatment I'm on will at least stabilize out my strength and might at least increase it by three times. He knew a patent that was in a wheelchair with BMD and with this treatment now can walk. It does show promise.[/b] |
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