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Back in November I went to ER and rec'd an RX for 20 mg of Progesterone to take for 10 days.
After that my MD rx-ed the Methylprednisolone 3x this has 21 pills that taper down
My MD will not prescribe it anymore for me.
The Methylprednisolone is the only thing that will completely take my back pain away, I take Vicodin also but the Vicodin does not take care of the back pain, it works with my leg pain but not the back.
My MD said he will give me something else and that the Methylprednisolone/Prednisone can kill me.
I have read that others have taken this for a long time.
I already take Gabapentin and Dilantin for my legs.
What will my MD prescribe now? I'm so tired of taking all of these meds, I want to have surgery and will tell him that tomorrow, I cannot go on like this.
Read the above information. Prednisone is primarily used for auto immune systems/diseases, it's not a pain reliever. It also is hard on your kidneys.
I've been taking a 4mg's dose pak for several years on as needed prescription to alleviate some sinusitis problems. I rarely take it now but it's available to me on a once every 3 to 6 month level.
Prednisone can have too many detrimental side effects when used long term. Anybody that really needs to take it long term does not do so happily.
In your case, it might be inflammation it is helping with. Ask if there is anything that you can try to help with that.
Or, you might ask him if he would agree to a daily (or every other day) very low dose such as wit-nit takes.
Oh...I just re-read that he says he will give you something else.
Maybe your post is just premature.
Read the above information. Prednisone is primarily used for auto immune systems/diseases, it's not a pain reliever. It also is hard on your kidneys......
I took it for about two and a half years for an auto-immune problem. However, I did have spine problems that caused pain, and the Prednisone was very effective in reducing that pain. The problem is that long-term use of Prednisone can have a deleterious effect of bone strength.
Orthopedic and neural surgeons will sometimes give patients with acute sciatica, for example, a relatively brief course of Prednisone to reduce inflammation and, thus, the pain. I have gone through this routine several times for on-going spine problems, and it was in the early stages very helpful. It is not particularly helpful if disc deterioration or nerve compression is advanced and/or pervasive.
I should probably add this: When I was taking Prednisone for the auto-immune problem I was taking 40 mg/day. When an orthopaedist would give me Prednisone for an acute episode of sciatica the dose was 5 mg, three times a day for two weeks.
Many people complain of adverse psychological problems - depression, mood swings, anger. I am a male, and I found that the drug made me feel very positive and upbeat, and to be honest I quite enjoyed not only the pain relief, but the positive mental effects. However, numerous women I met who were taking it or had taken it complained of exactly the opposite effect. I once had a discussion with an orthopaedist about this, and he commented in his clinical experience women were far more likely to complain to him of the negative mental effects of the drug.
Prednisone (and methylprednisolone) reduces inflammation, which, in turn, can alleviate associated pain.
I was prescribed 5 mg of pred daily for a few months, after which my doc wanted me to continue taking 1 mg every day, supposedly for the rest of my life. He said that low dosage would be effective for my inflammation/pain and would have minimal side-effects, but I was too nervous to do it.
I will have to admit, however, that pred always made me feel like a kid -- my body never felt so good as when I was taking it.
I have a friend who goes to Mexico regularly and buys it over-the-counter there.
I have RA, and for a time, I was on it long term. It does help for the pain, but it just is not good for you. I know in myself, it also caused a bit of weight gain and puffiness.
When taken long term, your face may also become moon shaped.
I know it helps with the pain and inflammation, but lets face it, it is a steroid. Long term use is not a good thing.
Read the above information. Prednisone is primarily used for auto immune systems/diseases, it's not a pain reliever. It also is hard on your kidneys.
I've been taking a 4mg's dose pak for several years on as needed prescription to alleviate some sinusitis problems. I rarely take it now but it's available to me on a once every 3 to 6 month level.
Prednisone (and methylprednisolone) reduces inflammation, which, in turn, can alleviate associated pain.
I was prescribed 5 mg of pred daily for a few months, after which my doc wanted me to continue taking 1 mg every day, supposedly for the rest of my life. He said that low dosage would be effective for my inflammation/pain and would have minimal side-effects, but I was too nervous to do it.
I will have to admit, however, that pred always made me feel like a kid -- my body never felt so good as when I was taking it.
I have a friend who goes to Mexico regularly and buys it over-the-counter there.
Amazing its OTC there, I know some ladies who go down to Mexico for their pain meds, much cheaper!
I took it for about two and a half years for an auto-immune problem. However, I did have spine problems that caused pain, and the Prednisone was very effective in reducing that pain. The problem is that long-term use of Prednisone can have a deleterious effect of bone strength.
Orthopedic and neural surgeons will sometimes give patients with acute sciatica, for example, a relatively brief course of Prednisone to reduce inflammation and, thus, the pain. I have gone through this routine several times for on-going spine problems, and it was in the early stages very helpful. It is not particularly helpful if disc deterioration or nerve compression is advanced and/or pervasive.
I should probably add this: When I was taking Prednisone for the auto-immune problem I was taking 40 mg/day. When an orthopaedist would give me Prednisone for an acute episode of sciatica the dose was 5 mg, three times a day for two weeks.
Many people complain of adverse psychological problems - depression, mood swings, anger. I am a male, and I found that the drug made me feel very positive and upbeat, and to be honest I quite enjoyed not only the pain relief, but the positive mental effects. However, numerous women I met who were taking it or had taken it complained of exactly the opposite effect. I once had a discussion with an orthopaedist about this, and he commented in his clinical experience women were far more likely to complain to him of the negative mental effects of the drug.
Yes, I felt more like myself and upbeat, I have problem lumbar they tell me
Thanks for reply
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