Steroids

[docbree 199]

Are any of the post-op people on this forum on daily steroids? Is there a way to take them by injection or is it okay with antacids? I am currently on 8 mg methylprednisolone per day and I really don't do well off of them. I have RA and get so stiff I cannot walk without a cane if I don't take steroids or high doses of ibuprofen. I have gained 20 pounds in the last few months on the steroids, and I'm afraid I will just keep gaining weight.

Thanks!

[jackie_2 4]

Are any of the post-op people on this forum on daily steroids? Is there a way to take them by injection or is it okay with antacids? I am currently on 8 mg methylprednisolone per day and I really don't do well off of them. I have RA and get so stiff I cannot walk without a cane if I don't take steroids or high doses of ibuprofen. I have gained 20 pounds in the last few months on the steroids, and I'm afraid I will just keep gaining weight. Thanks!

I am on 5mg prednisone daily and was sleeved 4 days ago. I have been crushing it and adding to Gatorade.

[KristaSilliman 14]

I also have RA and took steroids for 6 years and gain 100 lbs. I'm finally off of them & take orencia injections once a week. It doesn't cause weight gain. I was sleeved April 29. Ask your rheumatologist about starting a biologic like orencia. It has really been a life saver!!

[docbree 199]

</p></blockquote><br> I am on 5mg prednisone daily and was sleeved 4 days ago. I have been crushing it and adding to Gatorade.

Thanks, Jackie. Is this something you'll be on permanently? How did you discuss it with your surgeon?

Edited June 13, 2014 by docbree

[docbree 199]

I also have RA and took steroids for 6 years and gain 100 lbs. I'm finally off of them & take orencia injections once a week. It doesn't cause weight gain. I was sleeved April 29. Ask your rheumatologist about starting a biologic like orencia. It has really been a life saver!!

Thanks for your reply, Krista. I've been on just about every medication there is for RA. I'm currently on the biologic Humira once weekly - but it's just not enough to keep me mobile.

[disterdis 22]

I have taken 5mg of prednisone for about 8 years now. I was sleeved OCT 24,2013 and was off my steroids for two weeks and went back on them and have been ever since. I must say that my RA has improved greatly and I am scared to lower my doses in fear it will get bad again. I go back to the rheumatologist next month and we will see what he wants to do but 112 lbs lighter and I feel great, tho I still get the normal little aches and pains.

[docbree 199]

I have taken 5mg of prednisone for about 8 years now. I was sleeved OCT 24,2013 and was off my steroids for two weeks and went back on them and have been ever since. I must say that my RA has improved greatly and I am scared to lower my doses in fear it will get bad again. I go back to the rheumatologist next month and we will see what he wants to do but 112 lbs lighter and I feel great, tho I still get the normal little aches and pains.

Thanks! I'm so glad to hear that can be tolerated. I will speak to my surgeon and rheumy about this again .

[jackie_2 4]

</p></blockquote><br> I am on 5mg prednisone daily and was sleeved 4 days ago. I have been crushing it and adding to Gatorade.

Thanks, Jackie. Is this something you'll be on permanently? How did you discuss it with your surgeon?

I have been on prednisone for over 2 years, toward the beginning of those 2 years a much bigger dose. I've been tapering the past few months trying to get to the lowest possible dose before my surgery and for me 5mg was the lowest I could go. Doctors think maybe after I lose some of the weight I won't need the prednisone anymore since many times inflammation issues can be worsened by being overweight. I was sleeved on June 9 so it's only been 6 days. Going back to my rheumatologist next month. I also take imuran along with the prednisone. I was told to stop the imuran for 2 weeks (1 week before surgery, and 1 week after ). I start the imuran back up tomorrow.