Do I need Prednisone? A Rheumatologist Answers

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We cannot talk about rheumatology or autoimmune disease without talking about prednisone. A necessary evil, prednisone is a glucocorticoid that revolutionized our ability to treat inflammatory & autoimmune conditions - and also taught us that nothing is free. Learn how prednisone works, why we use it and how to taper off of it!
* Prednisone side effects is top of mind for everyone on Prednisone - which is why we have dedicated a whole video just to the side effects • The Dangers of Prednisone *
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0:00 Intro
2:02 What is Prednisone?
4:00 The HPA axis
6:00 Different forms of synthetic cortisol
7:49 When do we use prednisone?
9:59 Why do Rheumatologists use prednisone?
11:51 What dose do I need?
14:11 The rope & the bridge - how to think about Prednisone use
16:27 How to get off Prednisone
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The Dangers of Prednisone: • The Dangers of Prednisone
How we treat Rheumatoid Arthritis pt1 - • How to treat Rheumatoi...
How we treat Rheumatoid Arthritis pt2 - • How we treat Rheumatoi...
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👩🏻‍⚕️ Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I'd like to thank you for stopping by Connected Rheumatology. I am a board certified Internist and Rheumatologist with over 12 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to partner with their doctor.
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@Hocky_World Год назад

I suffer from gout and nothing works except this prednisone. I have taken this med a few times over last few years. No more than 1 week and it really works like miracle!!!!

@odetemartins1103 2 года назад

Thank you God bless 🙏💐I have lupus and fibromyalgia the last 10 years I have lost my colon and now kidneys in trouble so now has explained it to me🙏💜 from Portugal 🇵🇹 but live in South Africa for 60 years when I was 6 with my parents 🙏💜💐your videos are amazing I don’t feel so lost with this illness 🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️💐🇵🇹🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

@dorisdepinar21 Год назад

This is my second time on Prednisone for Polymyalgia Rheumatica and I can say nothing works but Prednisone. I'm tapering now very slowly. Thank you for explaining so well.

@dorisdepinar21 Год назад

@@watchmanonthewall6962 Yesterday I ditched the Prednisone and I've been very scared! Good luck to you.

@cindyglass5827 2 года назад

Thank-you for this video, I have forwarded it to my brother, he was just put on prednisone. Your videos are always so informative, educational & HELPFUL !! : ) Again, tfs !

@domilai6014 Год назад

Thank you Dr. your explanation is super clear, concise, & extremely to the point for use lay people!

@arcadia5607 Год назад

My new favorite RU-vid doctor ❤

@acousticmusic9012 2 года назад

*We are sooo greatful that you are not only knowledgeable but also thorough* 🙏 ❤️

@irmien 2 года назад

Excellent video. Thank you for this info.

@johnmitchell8925 Год назад

This was by far the best most informative video I've watched on this drug . THANKS

@hippiechicksmomma2727 2 года назад

After. A severe case of Covid n having a cytokine storm i now have severe inflamation. Even my pain doctor dont have a clue what's wrong n dismissing my condition as all in my head thsnks for caring n teaching. That makes an excellent doctor. Not being a judge but caring for patients Im sick i want someone invested in my care meaning they care life is not all bout money.

@wychoo4889 Год назад

Check RU-vid dr brooke goldner

@yuliayuts3361 Год назад

Actually steroids is a go to for Covid treatment, and it’s quite known among doctors. The ones who didn’t use it is was because they were not allowed to by their hospital. That was one of the reasons so many doctors were protesting, but it was not noticed because they were censored by social media and cancelled by the ones who didn’t agree with them 😢

@sharonwells9593 Год назад

Post Covid disease processes aren't all known yet but many are being studied. My advice is for you to go to a Medical teaching college or as some say a medical teaching college. They are always up on most recent disease discoveries as well as treatments available.

@paulmech3610 2 месяца назад

Covid did the samething to me.

@lornareid7374 Год назад

Thank you Dr. Ortiz for explaining prednisone for rheumatoid arthritis.

@alisenielsen640 2 года назад

Excellent, you answered all my questions

@maureencapobianco3596 Год назад

Thank you. This was a very helpful video.

@BB-yr4md Год назад

Thank you, newly diagnosed but hearing this for the first time. So grateful that you take the time to explain in layman terms 🙏🤗

@birdman5223 2 года назад

Great info Dr!

@YaGotdamBoi 2 года назад

Very much appreciated!

@donjjcarroll2263 2 года назад

Another excellent video content and communication style. I'll move on to the next video, "The Dangers of Prednisone"

@kookaikooks8517 2 года назад

Thank you Dr Ortiz for this video, it is so very helpful. I hope you continue to share your knowledge to your viewers.

@BROTHERARTMUSICArturoJCastro Год назад

Very good presentation. Thank you 😊

@viriniasanandres9265 2 года назад

Thank you for your information Dr. Ortiz its so helpful for me and made me understand more on taking this prednison side effect and what to take while on this God bless!

@Nan-59 Год назад

I’m watching this video I’m only halfway in but I really want to be on prednisone. I’ve been put on it a couple times over the past several months for a sinus infection and I was actually able to get some things done and I have energy to do more than just lay on the couch or in my bed. I’m full of osteoarthritis. Not rheumatoid and I have fibromyalgia. And I just I’m exhausted I can’t and I would really like to be able to. I’m 63.

@leshayes8540 Год назад

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@kristinad8852 Год назад

Same! I know it's bad but i felt warm,not cold, no pain, and has energy when i got it a couple times for sinus infection after some virus. I wonder what is wrong with my body?

@theresalourens4534 Год назад

I'm 65. It sounds like my Story. I'm fed up with pain and life. Very depressed and anxious.

@kristinad8852 Год назад

@@theresalourens4534 so sorry to hear that! At this point I know that only God can provide His help, peace and even healing. With God there are no dead ends!!! Maybe we can find Him through this circumstance..

@bluerobin65 3 месяца назад

Good morning, i learned alot in this video, Thank you Sooo much for explaining it so easy.. its the best video out there.

@juliehammond5822 Год назад

Very helpful. Thank you.

@richt6353 2 года назад

Thank You!

@notbroken4342 Год назад

Thank you very much. That lipstick is amazing on you, btw.

@vonrock6862 2 года назад

R A, 160 lbs, swollen hands an ankles. 5 MG. 4 for 4 days, 3 for 4 days, 2 for 4 days, 1 for 4 days. Swelling started lessening 3d day. Last day not fully. May need a couple more day at 3 for 4 days.

@thereallydia 2 года назад

I love her background 🤩

@Mamma-Tex 7 месяцев назад

Just found this channel. My RA is so unregulated. Searching for knowledge.

@michelephillips4197 2 года назад

I love you Dr Ortiz! Finally a Rheumatologist that has some answers and understands the illnesses including SLE. I haven’t found a rheumatologist that has a lot of knowledge on SLE. HELP!!!

@Nan-59 Год назад

Hi! What is SLE?

@deecee901 Год назад

@@Nan-59 lupus. Systemic lupus erythromentosis...something like that..

@barbaramiprince5724 2 года назад

Thank you so much,, I truly enjoyed the video,, very helpful, I love how you broke it all down, Thanks Again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯👍

@roygangoo1744 2 года назад

thank you doctor

@misaeire Год назад

I m on plaquenil for mixed ,connective tissue disease ,has really helped me ,i,m a sero negative patient ,i do get painfull flares with swelling etc ,and i take arcoxia as an inflamitory ,2 different doses ,but my doc said not to take it unless i really cant cope with the pain etc ,and not more than 3 or 4 days at a time ,becsuse of side effects ,your videos are very informative thsnk u

@SamSam-ih6nt 2 года назад

I am an Army veteran of Iraq War and suffer from undiagnosed chronic pain. Recently started a dose of medrol and I feel amazing.

@ericapoe 2 года назад

D. Can you discuss in a video about PsA and Fibromyalgia together and if a person can have both

@mojobumbles474 2 года назад

Amazing - than you x

@nataliebell6472 Год назад

Hi ❤, can you please do a video on fibromyalgia and connective tissue disease. I have just been diagnosed with both and am just starting endep 10mg. I have just started prednisone as my joints are quite inflamed. I will start plaquenil soon too. Please if you can explain what’s happening and maybe what’s to come? ❤

@dominicrambharat8541 2 года назад

What are good treatments for psoriasis

@barbarasapp1234 Год назад

Enjoy your video's and the great information you give us. The only thing that I have problems with is the voice volume. Turn my volume up to the max you are still the same the commercials are louder than you, I tried on another video with someone else and it's great I can adjust the volume on them and it works if you could possibly turn your speaker or mic up on you're end up some cause we can always turn it down if need to. Thanks so much truly ❤️ love your videos keep them coming.

@cashusevans6435 Год назад

Thank you for explaining about the medication it's really helped me to understand what I'm taking and how it will help me thanks

@theresalourens4534 Год назад

I am in dire straights. I just stopped using all my Meds, except my Chronics. I can hardly walk through the Pain. BUT THE MEDS' SIDE EFFECTS ARE KILLING ME. CONSTIPATION SWELLING STOMACH CRAMPS DIZZYNESS INCREASED APPETITE, STOMACH ULCER, Heammoroids, MOON FACE SWELLING, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, SWOLLEN PAINFUL LEGS, ANKLES AND FEET. EXCESSIVE SLEEPING DURING DAY. I AM ON LYRICA, TRAMADOL, PREDNISONE AND YELATE. FOR BACK PAIN AND RA AND FIBROMYALGIA. ALL THE MEDS AND IT DOES NOT REALLY RELIEF THE PAIN. SHOULDER BLADES ARE BURNING LIKE HELL. ARCOXIA KILLS MY STOMACH LINING. I WANT TO BE ACTIVE, BUT ARE UNCAPABLE.

@adashalot2533 2 года назад

Good evening doctor, thank God for u, av suffered with this rhumatic atritiis for so long now until it has move to my head, am even down as I write to u now, how can I take prednisone?

@bridgetkavanagh3173 2 года назад

does anyone have weakness with fibromyalgia arthritis syndrome S please

@vegangrepresent4140 Год назад

Thank u

@deborahoverton4625 Год назад

I took prednisone for 2 years for Hashimotos in my fifties. Had cataract surgery in my sixties and osteopenia.

@helen-anncooper5346 9 месяцев назад

can u send me the link for the hand exercise app that u spoke about, can’t find it. thank you

@Angiebangie699 Год назад

They’ve created a bio identical for almost every hormonal. Why not this one

@liz21reber Год назад

Careful stretches and careful exercises for my lower back (a bulged disk) recommended by a physical therapist reduced my inflammation; therefore, I did not take the 6 pack regiment which I heard all the side effects for something so simple as a temporary injury....im fine w o the prescribed Mythloprednisone regiment. Y'all be careful!!!

@nazimaalli7778 Год назад

I wish i was able to hear you better,really wanted to listen to this,volume is on highest,but still unable to hear

@wesnellazai1182 2 года назад

Is that safe to take prednisone and methotrexate together? Thank you for answering

@PureExistence1 Год назад

Im on metho and pred, prescribed by my rheumatologist who has a subspecialty in pediatric rheumatology.

@carolmcdougall7138 10 месяцев назад

Hi I was diagnosed with PMR five years ago i was put on steroids for two years then weaned off over a 12 month period. My symptoms have now returned with vengeance I have now been referred back to a new specialist can you give me any advice about what treatment I Sould be on apart from steroids. Many thanks.

@victorgrech1136 Год назад

I'm been prescribed this for osteoarthritis on 15mg for a day 2 weeks then 10mg for 2 weeks then 5mg a day for rest of my life , with everything I have seen about this drug I'm not taking it, after the last 2 years I have a deep distrust for the medical profession

@aida7212 2 года назад

Been on it for 17 yrs now! Every time we start tapering down my body begins to protest!🤨🚫😒😔***deep deep sigh***

@kamanapearl5992 Год назад

My opinion, reduce inflammation by what you put in your body for food. No Sugar, dairy or overeating. Drink water with lemon to create an alkaline bloodstream. Best of luck, don’t give up.

@suewright1299 Год назад

@@kamanapearl5992 Bless you for your advice, it sounds ideal for me too. I’m already off of sugar, which is a big one for me! I’m so very grateful to you for your help. Very many thanks indeed and the very best of health 😊

@aida7212 Год назад

@@kamanapearl5992 🤍😭🫶🏻🫂Thank You sister! God Bless your heart! It’s everything that i do! It’s going to be tough for me but I’m going to take up your advice and try.💕👍🏻

@helen-anncooper5346 9 месяцев назад

i have bee off and on predisilol for quite some time ,,1st time was a long time ,but always em to e poppping on and off it as hands get very painfulAway to get Metotrexate injection so hopefully get off the predisol

@shannontodd8996 Год назад

Sorry I have never done this before. I will go and read your guidelines. Have a Blessed day 😉

@user-tf3je6vi4q Год назад

Sometimes Predisone is the best and only alternative for pp to have good life quality. I have childhood arthritis (there are 3 types), which I still struggle with in adulthood (i.e. have most joints, had more operations than I like to think about. Have gone through the whole range of different disease-reducing medicines - often they only work x number of years (varies) but the disease itself and the side effects of all the drugs often cause other problems, such as heart problems, arthritis can also affect the internal organs. Maybe it difference when you get the disease in adulthood - because you don't live with the disease as long as when you get it as a young person. So prednisone is fantastic, yes can cause many side effects/damages with continued use, but rather good quality of life and live a few fewer years.

@nettiesanders676 11 месяцев назад

I was given this for a flare of RA fantastic for first 5 bdays but really effected my eyesight 😢 could not drive , better now off it but pain back

@xjumpermb 2 года назад

Question, I was prescribed Prednisone due to post COVID arthritis. What information do you have on similar cases.. ?

@liz21reber Год назад

Taking topical hydrocortizone. Don't take prednisone. Awful side effects.

@PureExistence1 Год назад

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis after being exposed to all 4 of my covid positive family members. I didnt get covid this last time, but my body did mount a misdirected attack when it "recognized the virus" in my system, now im stuck with RA😭

@deecee901 Год назад

DR. prednisone is such a pain reliever for me. It makes me crazy angry.... wish they would come up with a new drug.... my bones already brittle....

@brittca 3 месяца назад

hey! I've been trying to find a DMARD to help my RA, but i've had horrible, horrible reactions and cannot continue. I was given a very low dose of pred, and I feel tremendously better. It's hard to want to try a drug again when pred helps so much (with RA and my other health issues -- primarily struggling with water/salt retention and hydration - it helps so much!) I know i need to find a treatment ... but my goodness it's so hard.

@hareshpatel6052 2 месяца назад

In my perspective, modern rheumatology based on DMARDS, Biologics and other drugs is a horror to say the least. Rheumatism is a result of gut microbiome imbalances and can be rectified easily without drugs. Millions of people were treated successfully in the distant past using diet elimination techniques preceded by varying amount of limited fasting and colon cleansing. When I suffered from Rheumatism about 25 years ago, I decided to do research at the local library. A book written by a Rheumatologist claimed that all patients were relieved of their RA by finding his or her food intolerances causing RA flares and eliminating those foods from the diet. I tried that method and my RA was gone as long as I avoided those foods but much later I figured out a way to eliminate those food restrictions. A 1971 book written by the late Dr. Giraud Campbell shows how one can be free of RA in a week with a home based drugless treatment. Unfortunately he is not very promising for people who have been treated with drugs which cause irreversible damage depending on length of treatment. Modern Rheumatologist cannot stay in business by promoting home cures so there is no point in asking them for advice. Drugs never cure so they are required for life time although stop providing even pain relief after a while if at all and one is playing Russian roulette with the side effects. Some rheumatologists admit diet elimination can work but they pretend it is difficult to know which foods affect an individual. In reality it is very easy. You start with one food such as a mixed green salad only and typically RA should be gone in 2 days or so (except drug users who may take longer or never). You may have to adjust the salad contents because some people are affected by tomatoes or some dressings). Once the pain is gone you can test other foods, one by one and find all the ones that are bad for you. Dr. Campbell recommends one day fasting and colon cleansing with a laxative or enema to reduce any heavy infestation of bad microbes in the gut and make room for good microbes from the healthy food. Barbara Alan's book shows in detail how to do this step by step in "Conquering Arthritis" but her other suggestions like blood tests for food intolerances are needless expense for most people. These books can be purchased for about $5 using web search. A scientific explanation is provided by Dr. Blum in "Healing Arthritis", "Immune system recovery Plan" Avoid the supplement suggestions unless you cannot get relief with the simpler method of Giraud Campbell.

@shannontodd8996 Год назад

Hello, I feel so Blessed that I came across you today. I have so much to discuss with you. Is there a email for me to give my story? I don’t have a Rheumatologist here. They won’t treat me because I am in Stage 3b to Stage 4 CKD. I have been on prednisone since 2008 or 2009. I treat myself. Let me know how I can let you know more. Please. I’ll even come down there to have you give me a correct diagnosis. 😃

@johnblas651 2 года назад

Hi! Would you be making a video on igg4-rd in the future?

@shannontodd8996 Год назад

I need help. Shannon

@Zeeshan-ng9vc 3 месяца назад

What is a difference between prednisone and prednisolone?

@jonnyjonlute Год назад

I have polymyalgia. Was on prednisone for a year, then tapered off well. Went for one year with none, and discovered neem powder and turmeric, daily every morning. This worked very well, but recently the old pains gradually returned. I began taking 1.25 mg of prednisone, mornings, as well as the neem and turmeric. Is this ok to take altogether? Thanks a lot for your videos j

@lela8051 Год назад

What is "neem"??? Thanks

@Ritzlyn 5 месяцев назад

We don’t seem to have prednisone in Malaysia, I’m always given Prednisolone by doctors or hospitals… I wonder if it makes a difference taking prednisone or prednisolone.

@Annie-uf1or 2 года назад

Please can you get steroid myopathy after 10 years on 5mg of prednisone?

@p.harvey4401 12 дней назад

There are sime natural supplements that you can take that helps Tumeric Curcuminoids 2250 mg sold by Qunol,check & see if can be taken with medication you are on as well as your PCP

@jamiestarr1022 Год назад

I have been diagnosed with dermatomyositis. I have been given Prednisone and a bunch of other stuff. Nothing has worked for my condition. Very disheartening.

@tseringdickeybhutia9538 Год назад

ma'am I'm suffering from systematic lupus erythematosus and I'm taking prednisone for last 6-7 years... can you please guide me through this

@AmericanPatriot1776AP Год назад

How much do you take daily for the last 5-7 years. Thanks

@sweesangchen4326 2 года назад

Please... your video not loud enough. Tq

@mrita5948 9 месяцев назад

I have auto immune RA. Doctor prescribed me starting 10 mg prednisone for 2 weeks.After that he reduced 5 mg for 1 months. Now the doctor ask me to stop that steroid. Now i am having very severe pain and could not do any wrk. What to do? Can I go back to take prednisone again like low dosage 2.5? please help me. Thanks.❤

@AspergersSyndromeDaily 2 года назад

define "long term"

@itsjustmetheoldme7938 2 года назад

Hello doctor can you please help me my mum had been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for 5-6 months now she's on medication and now she start swelling and her pain wont stop please say something that can help her

@sangeetapatel296 2 года назад

Sorry to hear about your mum...please ask her to stop all dairy no 1!! This is milk cheese and eggs. Then cut out certain oils in cooking... Then if no luck cut back on breads. I did this and on no meds since diagnosis Jan 21...I have massively helped myself.

@elles.6768 Год назад

@Sangeeta Patel what meds were you on? No flares after stopping?

@vasthefox 3 месяца назад

This doctor on this channel never replies to comments.

@lesliefleming4359 3 месяца назад

I’ve been taking prednisone for almost 15 years. started out at 60 mg but last few years normally 5 mg daily. taking it for a very rare disease called retroperitoneal fibrosis. Originally kidneys failed. One came back after starting prednisone. now I have osteoporosis with 10 spinal fractures. Also have two aortic aneurysms. One of them ruptured last year. My spine twisted like the letter J from the compression fractures. I look like the hunchback of Notre Dom. Wish there was an alternative to prednisone. After getting Covid shots I developed arthritis in my hands and occasionally have to take extra prednisone and get rid of the pain. When pain goes away I taper back down to 5 mg a day

@padmathalamarla8246 2 месяца назад

Did u get treated for spinal fractures?.nd anuerism

@lesliefleming4359 2 месяца назад

@@padmathalamarla8246 they repaired the aneurysm with a stent when it ruptured. They’re just watching the other one since it has not grown in several years. my spinal fractures are inoperable and very painful. I can’t take nicsids for pain since I only have one kidney. Only thing I can take is opiates. But no one will prescribe them for the most part.

@TiredEmpath Месяц назад

I’m so sorry for what you’re going through! I have one ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm that has shown up after 1.5 years on prednisone @ 10mg/day. I’m terrified of it rupturing because that will be my last day on earth. I’ve been on prednisone since 2015. Not one rheumatologist has helped me to wean off when I asked; I’ve been admonished for asking. I am now self-tapered to 7.5mg. I’m seeing an endocrinologist next month for help in tapering off. Good luck to you. ❤

@lesliefleming4359 Месяц назад

@@TiredEmpath sorry, I had my upper aneurysm like yours rupture on me. Wife got me to the hospital before I bled out though. They put a stent inside it. Lower one hasn’t grown in 10 years so we’re still watching it.

@lesliefleming4359 Месяц назад

@@padmathalamarla8246 they can’t fix the spinal fractures and one of my aneurysms burst, but they got me to the hospital in time to repair it.

@niagarafallscondos7982 Год назад

prednisone? most doctor use it for RA. But it is hard to stop to use it. suggest use Arthron 5 a Canadian productit may help to drop the RA factor. More information please ask them not me.

@nef.spring Год назад

Great presentation. I got unexplainable itch over my body for the last 5 years with no rash. Family doctor and dermatologist recommended me Antihistamine, itch lotion, etc and they didn't help. I was having difficulty going to sleep at night due to itchiness even though I always take Antihistamine before bed. It's just devastating. I was prescribed Prednisone this week for 15 days before the blood test comes in. 40mg first 5 days 20mg next 5 days 10mg last 5 days. On my first 3 days, the itch that annoy me badly is gone. ...I will continue the rest and see from there. I might not choose to take this for a long period of time due to it bad side effects. Yes it works wonder for inflammation such as itching....but the side effects just outweighs the benefits. I might just go Gluten free, nut free, shellfish free diet and hopefully my issue will be lessened ( I'm on my 3rd day of the med today )

@sarahjensen2473 Год назад

Gluten was the biggest trigger for me. I hope you’re having luck with the diet changes! Don’t give up trying to figure out what is triggering your inflammation.

@christinebrand9493 Год назад

Investigate and perhaps do a parasite cleanse, often missed by dr’s

@suew4609 10 месяцев назад

I’ve suffered from all over itching for the last 3 years. It’s very frustrating. When it started I also got a rash which began on my calves an spread to most of my body. I had 2 biopsies because the dermatologist and Rhuematologist couldn’t figure out what was going on. The biopsies both came back inconclusive. One said it could be early psoriasis, the other, dermatitis. The rash comes and goes, but the itch stays mostly on my back side. I’ve change so many products I use, stopped medications, etc., with no luck. Personally, I think it could be a neurological itch from my idiopathic small fiber neuropathy. Benadryl anti-itch gel seems to help reduce the itching for a short while, but that’s mostly for allergic responses. If I get the physical rash, I immediately start using a steroid cream to hopefully stop it in its tracks. It usually helps. I also take antihistamines regularly, sometimes 2 kinds or double the dose. My skin is drier than it’s ever been. Lotion doesn’t help. My dermatologist even suggested I was allergic to prednisone, because I’ve been on it for most of the last 3 years.

@p.harvey4401 12 дней назад

Whenever I take Prednisone, the side effects are awful, such as digestive issues, and it gives me awful acid reflux, depending on milligrams taken, it gives me anxiety, but if pain is not controllable, I have to take Prednisone 🙃😒

@TheCambra 4 месяца назад

I'm on 20 mg of Prednisone for 5 days they're not tapering me. Should I be worried

@lucytavares707 2 года назад

I have had rheumatoid arthritis for over 20 years now and am now suffering from the cells attacking my eyes. I have been seeing a doctor but they have not had it resolved yet. I would like to know what treatment is there for this problem and does anyone else have this same issue. Thank you

@jennmcg4068 2 года назад

Same here! I was recently diagnosed with RA and I noticed that my eyes have been continually affected! They are puffy and dry, they are also very sore to the touch and irritated! I’m thinking that since I’m having a flare throughout my whole body my eyes are really being affected! It would interesting to hear about possible treatments for this symptom!

@corinna4 2 года назад

I use a warm compress to calm my eyes. Keep your anti-inflammatory diet consistent and rest. When I don't have time, I use Prednisone and/or dry eye drops but I try to avoid reliance on medication. (17 years with connective tissue disease)

@PureExistence1 Год назад

@@jennmcg4068 get tested to make sure you don't also have Sjogrens Syndrome which causes dry eyes and other symptoms.

@elizabethglass827 Год назад

Where is the answer to the question?

@0101018888 Год назад

Your pretty face made this informative video so enjoyable to watch. Iam taking prednisone for my arthritis.

@fayechamp4156 Год назад

Me too

@0101018888 Год назад

@@fayechamp4156 How long have you been taking this and how many MGs?

@fayechamp4156 Год назад

@@0101018888 this is my 3rd round doctor only prescribed once a year even though it’s the only thing that works 4mg for one week the pack like five the first day then down from there

@0101018888 Год назад

@@fayechamp4156 I took 10 mg 2 times a day for 3 days. It was like nite and day difference, which helped me a lot. Took that about a month ago but Iam starting to hurt again. Wonder how often it is safe to take?

@lela8051 Год назад

@@0101018888 TRY turmeric spice with black pepper on your food. Also take Tumeric supplement. Has helped me immensely!!!

@abbashussain6390 2 года назад

😍

@patrdz603 7 месяцев назад

Do you know bout fibromyalgia

@joelee5875 2 года назад

The volume is too low.

@Zinger58 Год назад

Yes, I love your info Dr., but I can barely hear you. Please use a mic! OXOXOXO

@aida7212 2 года назад

16:28🙌🏻🙏🏻💓✝️

@mariocajas1130 2 года назад

Thank you for the info doctor. I’m diabetic and I don’t know why, I was prescribed this medication. I listened to your video with the side effects of prednisone and it’s a nightmare. I really don’t understand why the doctor prescribed me this. I won’t take it.

@kristianv43 2 года назад

Do the keto diet, it will help your diabetes

@tahiraejaz3008 2 года назад

Your doctor knows well why he prescribed it for diabetes I am taking 10units of insulin injection so ask your doctor how you can manage your diabetes and I am also taking medicine

@MsMtwardy Год назад

Prednisone causes a horrible psoriasis flare for me 😢

@Angel-ku5vq 2 года назад

My doctor saved me from the cliff I had big bruises everywhere on my shins and then ny knees got swollen and then ny ankles and it was crazy never happened to me before but they gave me prednisone and I felt good the same day

@soundsrelaxing888 Год назад

It makes me eat 😫

@pjbuffet845 Год назад

It makes me so very hungry. I choose to eat. 😂

@lynettedear4833 Год назад

You look so much like Tara Hulbert who has a utube channel as well. Is she a cousin?

@friztchie161991 Год назад

can u please use microphone or any device to make your voice a little louder please.. thank u..

@angelabatterton5080 Год назад

My Rheumy won't prescribe prednisone as he says it's a generic medication that basically treats everything... And says cause problems with bones..

@elles.6768 Год назад

I had pain in my arm and shoulder. I took prednisone for 4 weeks, diclofenac for 2-3 days and then my ankles started swelling with pain in my feet. It's been five months now. I hate I took those meds.

@AliciaGuitar 11 месяцев назад

Nothing wrong with generic meds... is he in pharma's pocket 🤨 It does cause bone issues, but not if only taken temporarily I have to take it from time to time very rarely. I try anything else before pred, but if i am truly very sick, like right now lupus is attacking my lungs, i went ahead and got a shot and a script. I have bad side effects, but its worth it when i cannot breathe. My bone scans are always great despite a lifetime of intermittent use of prednisone. To be used sparingly for sure, but not avoided completely.

@vasthefox 3 месяца назад

She NEVER REPLIES 😭 to comments

@lauriekline178 11 месяцев назад

No steroids. Ever. Got enough hormones. Doesn’t work for pain. Pregablin thank you.

@mikecarey1990 Год назад

No, you don´t need any drug to treat the symptos. You need to deal with the cause, naturally.

@bellbell8063 Год назад

Yes after covid I was diagnosed with a extremely aggressive lupus but I decided to take matters on my on hands by eating healthy I don't need any medication other than prednisone but in my case I don't have any side effects/ I don't take it every day , maybe every 10 days .. and I'm working on get rid of it NATURALLY.

@EllePole Год назад

@@bellbell8063 lol sorry to say this but you’ll never get rid of it. If you actually have aggressive lupus you’d be in a lot more trouble than what you’re saying

@chixbleau7321 11 месяцев назад

@@bellbell8063you will never get rid of LUPUS..and you’ll probably going to have damage to one or more of your organs..I also have LUPUS..no one has cured LUPUS..

@elviragarcia3258 Год назад

The big problems is the side effects, Collaterals, side effects and adverse the most dangerous. On the other hands kill the healthier cells.

@user-ci7xd7lt5q 11 месяцев назад

No don't use it if

@rollokline4692 3 месяца назад

You the doctor but you never ever had reumatoid arthritis so you never know how the people feel. You can't even think about it because your patient they told you. There's so many different reumatoid arthritis.

@muektheerathorn6776 2 года назад

My wife has never touched it for 8 years without any problem.

@muasiopeseti8475 Год назад

Really she have lupus?i stop taking it any it’s flares up so bad

@jennystephenson960 Год назад

Prednisone helps me with various problems, eg severe mucous caused by sinus , severe back and shoulder pain, leg pain but my doctor has an adversion to it so have to beg him to prescribe it for me and mostly he refuses, Why does this man have the right to deny me pain relief, so cruel!

@pjbuffet845 Год назад

Find a new doctor.