hi i am on prednasone (steriod) for my lungs because i have had alot of trouble breathing due to allergies.
Im allergic to dust,mould and grass but i find that every time i come off the prednasone because you can only take it for three days, I get a sore chest again and start to struggle with my breathing.
Has anyone had this problem? I dont know what to do i cant live on steriods my whole life and the shortness of breath just makes everyday life hell for me.
Please help!!!
2007-02-10 21:50:42 · 6 answers · asked by mea 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I was on prednasone for an eye problem about two years ago. It helped me but, there are a lot of side effects such as over eating, swelling of the face and it will cause you to have high blood sugar. I felt inhuman when I was taking it. I had to be weened off of it because, I was having to take four a day. I sure hope you don't have the same problem I did. If you see that you are starting to swell or that your blood sugar is high (you should have it checked often when on this), you should go to your doctor and have them put you on something that will help you without hurting you at the same time.
2007-02-10 21:56:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on it several times, this doesn't exactly sound right
More normal you start with about 4 pills a day, for 3 or 4 days, then 3 pills a day for 3 or 5 days, then 2 pills a day, then 1 a day some Drs taper down to 1/2 pill a day
If you were doing 3 or 4 pills a day then stopped, this can cause problems
Maybe your dr will let you use something like Asmenx.
2007-02-11 01:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Predisone is not a drug that you should be on all of the time. It is generally used in a severe case and only for a short term. My son was recently on 10 pills a day for 6 days then decreased 1 pill a day until done all pills. If stopped suddenly your symptons can return and actually be worse. I suggest that you get a second opinion and find out what medicines will work for you. You need a preventive inhaler, antihistamines, or even allergy needles to get your syptoms under control. Best of Luck.
2007-02-11 10:19:04 · answer #3 · answered by calla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think prednisone is the first-line of treatment for chronic respiratory illnesses. I really think you should get a referral to a Chest Specialist, or at the very least, a second opinion.
2007-02-10 22:53:53 · answer #4 · answered by Wendy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean "Prednisone"?
Prednisone may increase the risk that you will develop osteoporosis. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking prednisone and about things that you can do to decrease the chance that you will develop osteoporosis.
Please see the web pages for more details on Prednisone.
2007-02-10 22:01:18 · answer #5 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try Advair, its the purple disc... it works awesome
eat garlic- home remedy for asthma
2007-02-10 22:00:06 · answer #6 · answered by graphix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋