Prednisone! Help!

[leanora27801 315]

I have chronic asthma and lupus, along with a list of other disorders. Since my surgery on December 15, 2014, my lupus flare ups have become more frequent and my breathing has been bothering me which makes me use my oxygen more. Well, almost two weeks ago, my doctor put me on a prednisone sliding scale. The first three days of the five day treatment went great, then the next day all my symptom returned full force. So going back to the doctor this past Friday, he doubled my dosage and extended my treatment for 10 more days.

I have already gained 2 lbs on the five day treatment and I'm scared as hell about what will happen on this 10 day treatment.

Has anyone taken prednisone after having surgery and did you gain any weight and how did you lose it?

[rosieuk 58]

Hi I took a 10 day course after an asthma attack. I knew it was going to have an impact. I just decided I had to roll with it. Let it do its job to get you well then focus on removing any weight gain. You know it will come off. It may just slow you down a week or so. Good luck!

[winklie 518]

Odd, Prednisone is on the list of medications I can never take again in my life.

[TXMissy 211]

Steroids are on my list of mess I can't take. I'd check with your surgeons office.