Hi everyone,
Many of you know me because I used to post a fair bit last year and I had a blog with some comics on it etc.
Anyway, my health took a major nosedive in November when I broke my ribs and now I'm listed for transplant (I was listed May 13th) here in Vancouver, Canada, where I'm from.
My question is: I think I want to go on prednisone because I can't take any anti-inflammatories like ibuprofin or aspirin, and I want to be able to cut down on my use of tylenol and occasionally morphine. I think that while I"m waiting for my transplant it might be useful for me, as I am worried about my rate of decline and how hard it is for me to do anything, despite a huge amount of effort being put out on my part. I've heard it helps your appetite and cuts pain caused by inflammation, and these are two of my biggest issues.
Are any of you on pred? What do you think of it? Why did you get it prescribed?
I don't have diabetes, osteoporosis or arthritis, and I already take Symbicort.
Thanks!
Many of you know me because I used to post a fair bit last year and I had a blog with some comics on it etc.
Anyway, my health took a major nosedive in November when I broke my ribs and now I'm listed for transplant (I was listed May 13th) here in Vancouver, Canada, where I'm from.
My question is: I think I want to go on prednisone because I can't take any anti-inflammatories like ibuprofin or aspirin, and I want to be able to cut down on my use of tylenol and occasionally morphine. I think that while I"m waiting for my transplant it might be useful for me, as I am worried about my rate of decline and how hard it is for me to do anything, despite a huge amount of effort being put out on my part. I've heard it helps your appetite and cuts pain caused by inflammation, and these are two of my biggest issues.
Are any of you on pred? What do you think of it? Why did you get it prescribed?
I don't have diabetes, osteoporosis or arthritis, and I already take Symbicort.
Thanks!