Rheumatoid Arthritis - All SharePosts Relating To "Prednisone"

Holly

posted 02/10/2009, comments (4)

Some days my pain is so severeall I do is cry!

Can PA make me feel THAT awful? In a quick run-down of my medical history I had breast cancer was 36, several scares since. Major back surgery- spinal fusion at L5-S1 with titanium instrumentation. In October 2006 my orthopedic surgeon did arthroscopic surgery on my knee to try to repair a bas meniscus but it was beyond... Read more Chevron

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Margie

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posted 02/04/2009, comments (10)

hip surgery

Had RA,since 03& OA since 07 which really put a damper into thing. Then I stared having problem with my hip area. On both sides,but the right side was the worst.Well it when on.. Until I was diagnose with Addison disease,in 08. The Dr. put me on prednisone for the Addison and said there was nothing eles for it. Then I stared having... Read more Chevron

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gisela

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posted 01/31/2009, comment (1)

living with RA

I have RA since july 08 and I have good days and bad day. Sometime I feel energetic and the other days is like a train ran me over. I have the RA in my neck, back ,ankle ,wrist ,hand ,knee ,my feet. I taken metho. and pred. Also im going to start the shot once a week embrel Im hoping that it will help I will let you know.

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Joyfulprayz

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posted 12/24/2008, comments (4)

Here we go again

I was diagnosed with RA in January 2007. I used pred, mtx and plaquenil and got significantly better - I had very mild RA in my opinion. I went off all meds December 07 and did really well all year until 6 weeks ago. My 'friend' has returned with a vengeance. I am waiting for the rheumy to call me with an appointment. In the... Read more Chevron

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LeighAnn

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posted 10/30/2008, comments (8)

Added weight

Prednisone. I have a love hate relationship with this drug now. I love that I am feeling sooo much better. I hate that now that I am stepping down on my dose I am starting to feel more - everything. Now add on the added weight I have gained while on this little pill. I am by no way "skinny" never have been. I'm one of those women that just try to... Read more Chevron

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