Predisone

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Kelli

New member
Pred is my best friend. OK, so you can see I really like that drug. It makes me feel awesome.
I am always hungry on Pred. I just try to drink a lot and keep healthy snacks around while I'm on it. (I don't like to gain weight, I actually need to lose 5 lbs!).
Even if I do gain, it usually falls right back off (I typically weigh 130 lbs). So I don't NEED that weight.
To me, that burst of feeling awesome is worth a few extra pounds.

Good luck,
Kelli
 
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Kelli

New member
Pred is my best friend. OK, so you can see I really like that drug. It makes me feel awesome.
I am always hungry on Pred. I just try to drink a lot and keep healthy snacks around while I'm on it. (I don't like to gain weight, I actually need to lose 5 lbs!).
Even if I do gain, it usually falls right back off (I typically weigh 130 lbs). So I don't NEED that weight.
To me, that burst of feeling awesome is worth a few extra pounds.

Good luck,
Kelli
 
K

Kelli

New member
Pred is my best friend. OK, so you can see I really like that drug. It makes me feel awesome.
I am always hungry on Pred. I just try to drink a lot and keep healthy snacks around while I'm on it. (I don't like to gain weight, I actually need to lose 5 lbs!).
Even if I do gain, it usually falls right back off (I typically weigh 130 lbs). So I don't NEED that weight.
To me, that burst of feeling awesome is worth a few extra pounds.

Good luck,
Kelli
 
K

Kelli

New member
Pred is my best friend. OK, so you can see I really like that drug. It makes me feel awesome.
I am always hungry on Pred. I just try to drink a lot and keep healthy snacks around while I'm on it. (I don't like to gain weight, I actually need to lose 5 lbs!).
Even if I do gain, it usually falls right back off (I typically weigh 130 lbs). So I don't NEED that weight.
To me, that burst of feeling awesome is worth a few extra pounds.

Good luck,
Kelli
 
K

Kelli

New member
Pred is my best friend. OK, so you can see I really like that drug. It makes me feel awesome.
<br />I am always hungry on Pred. I just try to drink a lot and keep healthy snacks around while I'm on it. (I don't like to gain weight, I actually need to lose 5 lbs!).
<br />Even if I do gain, it usually falls right back off (I typically weigh 130 lbs). So I don't NEED that weight.
<br />To me, that burst of feeling awesome is worth a few extra pounds.
<br />
<br />Good luck,
<br />Kelli
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I was on in back in 2005 for maybe 6 weeks total. 3 of which were in the hospital on iv prednisone. I went to oral before discharge & got weened off. Dont remember the doses.

I did have increased appetite while in the hospital, but not enough to help with my weight. I didnt have the puffy face either. It helped my lungs tremendously tho.

I had major sweats, major sugar spikes & terrible bladder control.

My doctor promised me it would be a last resort because of how bad my sugars got.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I was on in back in 2005 for maybe 6 weeks total. 3 of which were in the hospital on iv prednisone. I went to oral before discharge & got weened off. Dont remember the doses.

I did have increased appetite while in the hospital, but not enough to help with my weight. I didnt have the puffy face either. It helped my lungs tremendously tho.

I had major sweats, major sugar spikes & terrible bladder control.

My doctor promised me it would be a last resort because of how bad my sugars got.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I was on in back in 2005 for maybe 6 weeks total. 3 of which were in the hospital on iv prednisone. I went to oral before discharge & got weened off. Dont remember the doses.

I did have increased appetite while in the hospital, but not enough to help with my weight. I didnt have the puffy face either. It helped my lungs tremendously tho.

I had major sweats, major sugar spikes & terrible bladder control.

My doctor promised me it would be a last resort because of how bad my sugars got.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I was on in back in 2005 for maybe 6 weeks total. 3 of which were in the hospital on iv prednisone. I went to oral before discharge & got weened off. Dont remember the doses.

I did have increased appetite while in the hospital, but not enough to help with my weight. I didnt have the puffy face either. It helped my lungs tremendously tho.

I had major sweats, major sugar spikes & terrible bladder control.

My doctor promised me it would be a last resort because of how bad my sugars got.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I was on in back in 2005 for maybe 6 weeks total. 3 of which were in the hospital on iv prednisone. I went to oral before discharge & got weened off. Dont remember the doses.
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<br />I did have increased appetite while in the hospital, but not enough to help with my weight. I didnt have the puffy face either. It helped my lungs tremendously tho.
<br />
<br />I had major sweats, major sugar spikes & terrible bladder control.
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<br />My doctor promised me it would be a last resort because of how bad my sugars got.
 
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shamrock

New member
Well for me it solely depends on the dose. When I was on 500mg I noticed the appetite BIG time and I got kind of poofed up! Now I'm only on 10mg daily and I'm not fat/swollen: I have a big appetite but I think that's because I'm used to eating so much if that makes sense. Eat lots, so the body expects lots you know?
 
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shamrock

New member
Well for me it solely depends on the dose. When I was on 500mg I noticed the appetite BIG time and I got kind of poofed up! Now I'm only on 10mg daily and I'm not fat/swollen: I have a big appetite but I think that's because I'm used to eating so much if that makes sense. Eat lots, so the body expects lots you know?
 
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shamrock

New member
Well for me it solely depends on the dose. When I was on 500mg I noticed the appetite BIG time and I got kind of poofed up! Now I'm only on 10mg daily and I'm not fat/swollen: I have a big appetite but I think that's because I'm used to eating so much if that makes sense. Eat lots, so the body expects lots you know?
 
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shamrock

New member
Well for me it solely depends on the dose. When I was on 500mg I noticed the appetite BIG time and I got kind of poofed up! Now I'm only on 10mg daily and I'm not fat/swollen: I have a big appetite but I think that's because I'm used to eating so much if that makes sense. Eat lots, so the body expects lots you know?
 
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shamrock

New member
Well for me it solely depends on the dose. When I was on 500mg I noticed the appetite BIG time and I got kind of poofed up! Now I'm only on 10mg daily and I'm not fat/swollen: I have a big appetite but I think that's because I'm used to eating so much if that makes sense. Eat lots, so the body expects lots you know?
 
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Daveyboy209

Member
Predisone bits, but it works. If you are taking it for only a short time you will not have any of the "puffy" effects. My wife and I have an agreement with my CF doc. When he puts me on Predisone he also has to prescribe her a hotel room for the duration. After a few days I get real "edgy". I try not to but that stinkin med does it every time. Two and a half years ago I had ABPA. I was very sick and was on predisone from September through April. I woke up one morning, looked in the mirror and about soiled myself. I was getting puffy faced. That day I started weening myself off of it. I also have asthma and reactive airways so my fev1 is lower than it's ever been. Right now it's at 2.3.
If you are going on a trip in a week or two, the med will help you alot and you should be able to enjoy your trip to it's fullest.
Take care!
Dave, age 46 with CF, MRSA, Married
 
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Daveyboy209

Member
Predisone bits, but it works. If you are taking it for only a short time you will not have any of the "puffy" effects. My wife and I have an agreement with my CF doc. When he puts me on Predisone he also has to prescribe her a hotel room for the duration. After a few days I get real "edgy". I try not to but that stinkin med does it every time. Two and a half years ago I had ABPA. I was very sick and was on predisone from September through April. I woke up one morning, looked in the mirror and about soiled myself. I was getting puffy faced. That day I started weening myself off of it. I also have asthma and reactive airways so my fev1 is lower than it's ever been. Right now it's at 2.3.
If you are going on a trip in a week or two, the med will help you alot and you should be able to enjoy your trip to it's fullest.
Take care!
Dave, age 46 with CF, MRSA, Married
 
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Daveyboy209

Member
Predisone bits, but it works. If you are taking it for only a short time you will not have any of the "puffy" effects. My wife and I have an agreement with my CF doc. When he puts me on Predisone he also has to prescribe her a hotel room for the duration. After a few days I get real "edgy". I try not to but that stinkin med does it every time. Two and a half years ago I had ABPA. I was very sick and was on predisone from September through April. I woke up one morning, looked in the mirror and about soiled myself. I was getting puffy faced. That day I started weening myself off of it. I also have asthma and reactive airways so my fev1 is lower than it's ever been. Right now it's at 2.3.
If you are going on a trip in a week or two, the med will help you alot and you should be able to enjoy your trip to it's fullest.
Take care!
Dave, age 46 with CF, MRSA, Married
 
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Daveyboy209

Member
Predisone bits, but it works. If you are taking it for only a short time you will not have any of the "puffy" effects. My wife and I have an agreement with my CF doc. When he puts me on Predisone he also has to prescribe her a hotel room for the duration. After a few days I get real "edgy". I try not to but that stinkin med does it every time. Two and a half years ago I had ABPA. I was very sick and was on predisone from September through April. I woke up one morning, looked in the mirror and about soiled myself. I was getting puffy faced. That day I started weening myself off of it. I also have asthma and reactive airways so my fev1 is lower than it's ever been. Right now it's at 2.3.
If you are going on a trip in a week or two, the med will help you alot and you should be able to enjoy your trip to it's fullest.
Take care!
Dave, age 46 with CF, MRSA, Married
 
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Daveyboy209

Member
Predisone bits, but it works. If you are taking it for only a short time you will not have any of the "puffy" effects. My wife and I have an agreement with my CF doc. When he puts me on Predisone he also has to prescribe her a hotel room for the duration. After a few days I get real "edgy". I try not to but that stinkin med does it every time. Two and a half years ago I had ABPA. I was very sick and was on predisone from September through April. I woke up one morning, looked in the mirror and about soiled myself. I was getting puffy faced. That day I started weening myself off of it. I also have asthma and reactive airways so my fev1 is lower than it's ever been. Right now it's at 2.3.
<br />If you are going on a trip in a week or two, the med will help you alot and you should be able to enjoy your trip to it's fullest.
<br />Take care!
<br />Dave, age 46 with CF, MRSA, Married
 
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