18th May 2006
Hi These,
I know what you mean about Prednisone. I am currently being weaned off of it too. I gained 20 lbs. in about 2 weeks time! No hair, tho. How long were you on it??? I have just been on Pred. for about 6 mo. But, I can definitely tell, that I am getting less. I hurt much more, but nothing like what you said.
Cant your dr. give you some other med to go with the Plaquenel??? I have a muscle relaxer and a mild pain pill, and have been on Methotrexate and Relafen, but I really need my heating pad right now!
Take care. I guess, I agree about not calling the Rheumy. She might just tell you to go back up on you Pred. Maybe you could get something like valium, or an antidepressant??? It might make you think it does not hurt that much??? Or a sleeping pill, so, you can at least have some relief at night?
Wannabe
I know what you mean about Prednisone. I am currently being weaned off of it too. I gained 20 lbs. in about 2 weeks time! No hair, tho. How long were you on it??? I have just been on Pred. for about 6 mo. But, I can definitely tell, that I am getting less. I hurt much more, but nothing like what you said.
Cant your dr. give you some other med to go with the Plaquenel??? I have a muscle relaxer and a mild pain pill, and have been on Methotrexate and Relafen, but I really need my heating pad right now!
Take care. I guess, I agree about not calling the Rheumy. She might just tell you to go back up on you Pred. Maybe you could get something like valium, or an antidepressant??? It might make you think it does not hurt that much??? Or a sleeping pill, so, you can at least have some relief at night?
Wannabe