Prednisone

[Guest guest]

Hello...I'm a man of 48 with osteoporosis due to taking Prednisone

for a few years. I also know someone whose brother is blind as a

result of taking that product. Other potential side effects are

stroke, heart attack, kidney and liver damage, tuberculosis and a

host of other viral or bacterial infections. And last but not least,

death can occur to anyone taking this (medicine?) I don't care how

much I have to suffer with my current condition (Crohn's). I'll

never take Prednisone again, or any other pharmaceutical drug for

that matter.

 

Better that we should focus on alternative medicines, like hemastatic

herbs for internal bleeding, psylliam seed husks for regularlity,

garlic for bacterial infestions and of course a good, nutritious diet.

 

 

herbal remedies , Suzanne <suziesgoats>

wrote:

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> kimmykjl2003 <bertha926@a...> wrote:

> Hi Janet. I kept her home this whole week even though the doc said

> she could go...with her spleen puffed out I was afraid someone

might

> bump her or she would fall on the stairs. She has been out of

> cheerleading and soccer for about two weeks. Our plan was to finish

> the prednisone (3 days) then maybe begin an herbal treatment. I

> don't know enough about herbs to know if they will interact with a

> conventional medication. I will definitely look into the things you

> suggested. Thanks! xxxkimxxx

>

>

> DID I MISS SOMETHING??? WHY IS SHE TAKING PREDNISONE FOR MONO???

Since when did they start this?

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> Here is some info you should know about it;

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> What is prednisone? • Prednisone is in a class of drugs called

steroids. Prednisone reduces swelling and decreases the body's

ability to fight infections. • Prednisone is used to treat many

different conditions. It is used to treat endocrine (hormonal)

disorders when the body does not produce enough of its own steroids.

It is also used to treat many disorders such as arthritis, lupus,

severe psoriasis, severe asthma, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's

disease. • Prednisone may also be used for purposes other than those

listed in this medication guide.

> Who should not take prednisone?• Do not take prednisone if you have

a serious bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. Prednisone weakens

the body's immune response and thus its ability to fight infection. •

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have

·kidney disease, ·liver disease, ·high blood pressure or

heart disease, ·ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, or stomach

ulcers, ·hypothyroidism, ·a psychiatric condition,

·osteoporosis, ·myasthenia gravis, ·diabetes mellitus,

or ·any other medical conditions. What are the possible side

effects of prednisone?• If you experience any of the following

serious side effects, stop taking prednisone and seek emergency

medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: ·an

allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;

swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); ·increased

blood pressure (severe headache or blurred vision); or ·sudden

> weight gain (more than 5 pounds in a day or two). • Other, less

serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take

prednisone and talk to your doctor if you experience

·insomnia; ·nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset; ·fatigue or

dizziness; ·muscle weakness or joint pain; ·problems with

diabetes control; or ·increased hunger or thirst. • Other side

effects that occur only rarely, usually with high doses of

prednisone, include ·acne, ·increased hair growth,

·thinning of the skin, ·cataracts, ·glaucoma,

·osteoporosis, ·roundness of the face, and ·changes in

behavior. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.

Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that

is especially bothersome.

> What other drugs will affect prednisone?• Do not take any other

over-the-counter or prescription medications, including herbal

products, during treatment with prednisone without first talking to

your doctor. Many other medicines can interact with prednisone

resulting in side effects or altered effectiveness of the medications.

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[Guest guest]

My mom has Temporal Arteritis -- really looking for any legitimate

alternative to Prednisone or anything to help her reduce her reliance

on it. Recently heard about MIHR Magnetically Influenced Homeopathic

Remedies. Does anyone know about these? Or any chinese herbal

remedies? Have studied homeopathy for over 20 years so I am

knowledgeable -- not a novice. What about Temporal Arteritis or GCA ---

any/all feedback would be great! Thanks in advance.