SIDE EFFECTS of Prednisone and Steroids that You NEED to Know | Dr. Micah Yu 

Prednisone is causing my sister so much agony. It’s affecting her body so bad but they haven’t offered an alternative. Praying for her to get better and stop these drugs. Prednisone can be fatal.

As an RA patient for more than 25 years, I've seen how RA meds and treatment options have progressed. Steroids are my #1 most hated because of the most visible and immediate side effects. I get cranky, bloated, heart racing, difficulty sleeping. But I do not resist when the doctor prescribes it for a very short time just to get inflammation under control.

I have been on steroids for 50 years. Is a nightmarish drug. I've had all the side effects Plus... You didn't mention the moon face, the constipation, travel with your kidneys your pancreas and your gallbladder in time... It's taking me 50 years to get down to 5 mg per day. The only Plus my face doesn't look as old as I am 50 but I will be turning 75 in August, but all my muscles have pretty much deteriorated. Keep up the good work.

After having a horrible side effect from methotrexate my doctor gave me prednisone. These are horrible drugs and although I feel somewhat better (in regard to my inflammation and joint pain), I feel worse from the side effects. My side effects happen no matter what drug I am given for RA. My doctor is pushing biologics on me, but after trying these other hard drugs I am going to take my chances with diet and herbs, which is what I was doing in the first place.

Currently experiencing what I think is myopathy 5 weeks after finishing a 7 day reduced daily dose of prednisone. At first I felt so weak and shaky that I thought the steroids triggered blood sugar issues. I’m going back next week and hope to get answers. I will never take it again!

HI Doctor I was diagnosed with GCA I had raging inflammation and was started on 60mg gradually tapering. I have a Tozcilizuma injection weekly. Prednisone saved my life by reducing the inflamation. Sadly until another drug found predsinone is a necessary drug.

Thank you for explaining so well

I find it surprising that so little proper information is provided about Prednisolone given it is so often used as a drug of last resort by many practitioners. I have read so many scare stories on the net about adverse side effects, but there is no mention of what dose the patient is on, though often it is ridiculously high. Prednisolone is a dirty word in the drugs world, which I believe is very unfair. It is very important to understand the difference between a physiologic and pharmaceutical dose. The former is a dose less than the amount of cortisone produced by the body (approx 35-40mg per day). The latter is anything that exceeds this. Most problems arise with a pharmaceutical dose as the body starts relying on the drug to produce the cortisone equivalent and that is why it is necessary to taper off the drug slowly to allow the body to start producing it's own again. Whereas at low doses of around 5mg or less, the body is still producing cortisone, so it is possible to stay on the drug for longer periods. It is also important to note that this drug will effect people in different ways - evident from reading the case histories above. I find the drug extremely effective with very few if any side effects, but other are not so lucky. For me it's a quality of life decision. I try to be sensible based on the information I have discovered about Prednisolone - which as I say is pitifully little. I partly suspect that this is the case because the patent has expired, so drug companies can find little incentive to do further research - no money in it! It also seems to do a much better job than many of the more expensive drugs. I suggest everyone try to read a book called 'Safe Uses Of Cortisol' by W Mck.Jefferies. This is the most comprehensive study on the subject I have found, and will prove a mine of useful and insightful information for anyone thinking about or taking glucocorticoids. Unfortunately the book can be a little expensive, but well worth it.

This video is very informative

Thank you doctor for your information…..Ive been treated for RSV since Feb 9th……I was given Prednisone and a nebulizer as needed. It’s now April 2, and I’ve just finished my last script. My lungs are feeling better but the side effects from this drug is very real. I did have sleeplessness, I am experiencing swollen feet and legs, and arms, I definitely have put weight on, I do feel an occasional pressure in my chest which is concerning as I have HBP . My next appointment is Thursday and this will be my next discussion with my doctor. I truly hate taking drugs, but on the onset of this virus I just couldn’t breathe. Hope this helps with your inquiry.

Thank you 🙏🏾!!!!!!💥⭐️🌟✨⚡️☄️💫☀️✨⚡️

I hate taking it- I had a bone density test done …. I went off if it. I will take the pain. Been on since September- going off.,

I have been on prednisone w methotrexate since 2016 and cannot go lower than 5 mg daily. Every time I try to taper off, my symptoms flare. I recently tried again to taper and had to go back on a high dose to clear the flare and get myself back to the balance w the 5 mg. Now i have weight to lose (again) and glucose and high blood pressure to regulate AGAIN. I know it was worth a shot but i have lost another year to this issue have gone backward in the progress i have made w my health. frustrating. Any advice?

The withdrawal sucks too. Really bad for mental health, 3 months off stilll have anxiety

Hi dr, I have a question that may seem a bit strange, but if you can just provide me with an answer I would really appreciate it. If someone takes prednisone lower than 0.50 mg like for example 0.30 mg a day, will this cause serious side effects in the long run?

I am on prednisone lately because of it I got heat problems

Ho Doctor. I took a short course of Prednisone in decreasing doses for three months because of respiratory virus. Prednisone was the only thing that kept my lungs from closing down. I recovered from the respiratory virus and I didn't have any bloating or mood changes and I have been off the Prednisone for one and a half months now, but I've noticed that I am walking with a limp and I feel like my right leg is weaker than my left leg. I am doing leg exercises to build up my right leg. Will this leg weakness be permanent??? I was only on Prednisone for three months. I'm am 59 years old. Please help me doctor, I hope that my right leg will feel equal to my left leg. Should I use leg weights on my right leg?? I can't stand this limping. Please answer. Thank you for your help.

They prescribed me prednisone cause I discovered I got Adult-onset Still's disease and my worst side effect would have to be the insomnia. Is there anything I could do to counter that?

I have Adrenal insufficiency I have to take low dose prednisone for life and there is not enough information about what you can or cannot take with steroids. What's my biggest problem? Well since I don't produce cortisol and you can't control it like diabetes which has a meter to check ur blood I have to guess like when I get very stressed out or if I have infection. Double up on them if I'm sick or throwing up. I have lots of side effects too long to mention but I just would like to have a better quality of life. Every dr I have if I have side effect they blame steroid. I don't think there is option to come off these.

Dr.please let me know whether presedone steroid effect kifneys

I just got prescribed this for the first time, for inflammation related to chronic non healing wounds that are being treated… I’m scared to take it but I’m hopeful it will help with pain and itching around the wounds. I was told to take it in the morning because it can interfere with sleep and make you kind of twitchy?

Been on Prednisone for over 10 years 80% of that time I have been on 5mg.

I have Takayasus Arteritis diagnoised 14+ years & been on Prednisone 14 years along with Methotrexate & ACTEMRA Infusion. I started at 80mg X 2 years, 70mg X 2 years, etc. Sucks

Hi iam on prednisone at moment for pain of arthritis in spinal for L5-S1 ders relieve but not my legs n feet n toes.....plzzz give options on this....i need to have alternative for prednisone plzzz 😢

Regarding Osteoporosis, wouldn't K2 MK7 help with that? (Directs calcium to your bones and helps prevent calcificatoin in veins).

Hi doc😊 I've been to steroids since i was 11 years old and now im 28 and i was diagnose with hip osteoporosis due to long term used of it. Im a jia patient since then. And now the ortho doc advice me to have a hip replacement but i declined and now im only taking calciumade and methotrexate along with omega 3 and turmeric supplements... And i çut all sweets and process food on my diet, and i can feel the effect... Knowing that before i cannot go out without taking dmards,steriods and nsaids med ..

I’m on one week of steroids for dm and I want to quit them, I was given 3 month supply can I quit them sooner with out the adrenal risk?

Recently prescribed Prednisone, one week in, so far the only noticeable side effect is insomnia.

I've been taking prednisone 40mg for only 1month + till last week, and now i experiencing the horrible side effect of it. Here i thought i was doing fine for past few days before i stop Prednisone but again, my abdominal pain and inflammation was back again, I've been enduring it for days to not take prednisone, I was given some medicine by my doctor while treating the side effects but I don't think it does anything...

Can Prednisone care leprosy

Hello, the injection steroid did not give me any bad symptoms when given. I bc felt great. However pill digested methyl prednisone gives me horrible heart race. I believe there is something else in the pill that are toxic or stomach issues reacting.

Can you tell me about food that you diet ? Please I want to know about your food

😮I've been on and off prednisone for 40 some odd years now. I know I didn't have much for options but I'm certainly paying for it now. I have osteoporosis, osteonacrosis in my left knee just found out my right tibia and femor both are necrotic. My adrenal glands have failed. I have crohns disease and emphysema, copd, loaded with arthritis,spinal stenosis in my neck and lower lumbar spine and have been bed ridden for several months with a compression fracture in my T8. I'm currently tapering very slowly and I'm taking 28mg at the moment if I even cut back a half mg my whole body suffers

My late husband caught during a business trip Gilliam Barre Syndrome. Because of that he became paralyzed. Doctors prescribed Prednisone. My husband suffered from 90+ of the side effects you mentioned in your video, plus Kidney, Liver, Lung damage, bled from his anus. In the end, he's heart fail. He lost lots of hair, and he aged a lot. He looked like a 75+ man, when he died, he was 42.

Good work no background music! Steroids are a godsend for a gout attack

I've been taking prednisone for 13 years and I am getting it off finally my sides effect are: easy bruising, hair lose, lung aspergillus, osteoporosis :(

I hate prednisone 100 % !

Hi Dr Micah! I'm due for an MRI next month (June) , i am given Prednisolone 5mg (8 tablets) 12hrs before the procedure and another (8 tablets) 2 hrs before the procedure. Knowing that Prednisolone is a type of steroid, I am worried about my personal side effects to Dexamethasone, it will give endless hiccups that is eventually became painful and it will only stop when i am given Diazepam. I asked the doctor, and he can't really say, and if i have complications, they will treat me and cancel the MRI. Is there by any chance that I could have the same effects with Prednisolone? p/s: my contrast MRI is for prostate. I think this dose is 40mg twice within 12hrs right? sounds scary just for an MRI. How long will Predisolone wear off rightt after that last dose till i can go off with my normal diet and activities.

I got 2 shots at the same time. One for each hip bone. I had it done in January and even tho it didn’t take the pain away it did some. I started acupuncture and the pain was gone after the second session. Do anyone know how to detox from prednisone? I’ve been working out and eating healthy since March and I have not lost a pound. I haven’t gained anything but I’m tired of the moon face and not being able to lose weight. My wedding is in 50 days. Help!

Are there any natural steroids for example supplements ?

I got diabetes, fkn FAT, 80 LBS,bone fractures, depression

Are all bioligics only in injectable form?

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